windows running slow

dieferbiefer · 12-13-2007, 04:29 AM

Every time I re-install windows on my computer (or any computer) it runs really fast for a few days but it seems the longer i use it the slower it gets. I don't install that many programs. could anyone help me!

Dngrsone · 12-13-2007, 04:40 AM

Which Windows? What's the time frame for too slow? Is the computer on continuously?

dieferbiefer · 12-13-2007, 07:22 PM

windows xp sp2, it just appers to get slower the longer i use it, it runs 24/7

Crimsonite · 12-13-2007, 07:34 PM

Running out of virtual memory perhaps. List your full system specs..

rapwaydown · 12-13-2007, 08:54 PM

how much memory does your pc has

dieferbiefer · 12-15-2007, 02:12 AM

I only have 256mb of memory but that wouldnt explain why it gets slower over time, I did increase the size of the virtual memory to the max but it didnt help alot.

imsati · 12-15-2007, 06:00 AM

The fact that it's on 24/7 is a contributing factor as to why it gets slower with time. Even dedicated systems need to be shut down and rebooted periodically. The amount of RAM will have a bit to do with it too, as far as the length of time before it slows. Perhaps consider upping to 512, 768, or1024?

dieferbiefer · 12-16-2007, 03:32 AM

I know you need to restart computers occasionally because programs dont give back all the system recorces and I do but it is still just as slow, And i have other pc's with more ram but i still have the same problem.

12-13-2007, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
dieferbiefer Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30	windows running slow Every time I re-install windows on my computer (or any computer) it runs really fast for a few days but it seems the longer i use it the slower it gets. I don't install that many programs. could anyone help me!

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12-15-2007, 06:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,415	The fact that it's on 24/7 is a contributing factor as to why it gets slower with time. Even dedicated systems need to be shut down and rebooted periodically. The amount of RAM will have a bit to do with it too, as far as the length of time before it slows. Perhaps consider upping to 512, 768, or1024? __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619 (And you follow his advice why, exactly...?) (Funny Thread though!)

12-13-2007, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
dieferbiefer Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30	windows xp sp2, it just appers to get slower the longer i use it, it runs 24/7

12-15-2007, 02:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
dieferbiefer Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30	I only have 256mb of memory but that wouldnt explain why it gets slower over time, I did increase the size of the virtual memory to the max but it didnt help alot.

12-16-2007, 03:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
dieferbiefer Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30	I know you need to restart computers occasionally because programs dont give back all the system recorces and I do but it is still just as slow, And i have other pc's with more ram but i still have the same problem.

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