Re: Slow computer after period of no use

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From: "Rob graham" <rttgrahamwow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 20:38:18 +0000 (UTC)

"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uIq%231cRYFHA.980@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
>
> Check what is running before leaving it to idle. Something (possilby the
> indexing service) is running and not immediately giving up its process
> priority. Shut down as many programs as possible before leaving it idle,
> do not exclude your AV software as it may be the culprit as well.
>

Hmm. Not sure about the AV as I'm on broadband all the time - although I
could disconnect, I suppose. But I'll try the others.

Thanks

Rob

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