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24. January 2008 @ 21:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I was wondering if there is a way to speed up my machine...

I use the following programs to keep spyware in check
AVG
Spybot
ad-ware
i also have cwshredder, and ccleaner but last time I used them I think it erased my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse... I had to uninstall and reinstall the drivers.

I notice when I try and listen to Itunes and then do anything else on my computer the music in Itunes starts to skip when a new song starts...

I would put more Ram ( not even sure it would help) but 512 pc800 RD Ram is almost $200... Dell screwed us on this memory...

I guess I want to know 2 things...
1. is there anything I can do about the music skipping
2. what steps do I take to make sure my computer is in top performance?
a.what do I do
b.how often do I do them)

Jigdish
Dell Dimension 8100 desktop
1.3Mhz, Pentium 4
640 MB RDRAM
40 & 250 GB hard drive
XP Pro Lite Weight Version /SP2

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24. January 2008 @ 21:08

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25. January 2008 @ 13:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.google.com/search?q=windows+XP+settings&hl=en
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=windows+XP+tweaks

that RAM is much more expensive then the newer stuff for sure, and i would really not go putting too much money into an old system.


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25. January 2008 @ 19:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Steimy~

Thanks for your help... It's always tough knowing what Tweakers to trust... But Tweakhound seems like he's here to help...

As I read further I see just how important disc fragmentation is..
I don't ever do this.. guessing I should start...

How often do you Defrag? I never do it because it seems to take forever... Maybe this is because I never do it...

Thanks again

Jig
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25. January 2008 @ 19:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Steimy~

I wanted to put my computer specs up so the show with ever post so I don't have to continue to retype them.

where do I go to do something such as this?

Kinda like how your picture always comes up

Jig
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25. January 2008 @ 20:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
moved to correct forum as not a windows issue.
jigdish, dell didn't screw you over the memory as that was a 1st generation p4 tho more like a bastardize p3. might be better off scrapping the computer but keep all the drives & put together a new pc. i can buy a brand new dualcore 1.6ghz, 1gig ddr2 ram, 18x dvd burner, 6-8 usb ports, keyboard, optical mouse, speakers, onboard video but with pci/e 16 slot for $280Can but no windows or monitor.
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25. January 2008 @ 20:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
where did you move this thread to?

Jigdish
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25. January 2008 @ 20:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
found it!

Jig
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