BrandonL

I have a really bad problem with my DSL modem. Lately when I've been trying to run programs such as AOL Instant Messenger, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox, it's been going at a really slow rate. I don't understand why though. The programs are popping up fast and everything, it's just that it doesn't want to run as fast as they appear. I've tried to disconnect all the DSL wires and reconnect them, but it doesn't seem to work. I also noticed that the DSL modem itself was getting quite hott because I've left it on for so long. So, I decided to unplug the whole thing and let it sit for a while. In doing so, it ran alot smoother when I reattached everything but only for a short period of time. It's really starting to aggrivate me. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? I'd highly appreciate it.

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eMachines
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600)
Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.66GHz
Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
EIDE Ultra ATA/100 Interface
DVD±RW Optics Drive
Integrated Graphics
Realtek AC97 Audio
DDR Memory
760MB RAM