New Systen Extremely SLOW...

[shortstuff_mt]

Did you try the hotfix? If you did and it still isn't working, I would try the re-install again. This link seems to have a different resolution for the "34 minute hiccup":

http://techtracer.com/2007/03/12/xp-installation-the-34-minute-hiccup/

 

[packrfanfw]

Did you try the hotfix? If you did and it still isn't working, I would try the re-install again. This link seems to have a different resolution for the "34 minute hiccup":

http://techtracer.com/2007/03/12/xp-installation-the-34-minute-hiccup/

Yes, I tried that technique, but couldn't get it to work. I got a reply from AMD about the PC being set-up a multiprocessor instead of standard PC. According to Microsoft's website, I can change it unless I re-install Windows. HOwever, I believe I will run into the same problem... 34 minutes comes up and freeze then blue screen. I'm not sure what to do at this point. I'll try the link with the hotfix and see what that does.

 

[packrfanfw]

I found it... on Microsoft's website. I going to have to re-install and "force" the correct HAL in for ACPI multiprocessor PC.

 

[packrfanfw]

That was it. Apparently, Microsoft decided when you install Windows to start the type of PC list at the bottom. All I had to do was push the up arrow to select "ACPI Multiprocessor PC". 2 cores show in task manager now and also in CPU-Z. The whole installation only took maybe 45 minutes.... and everything is much fater now. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

That's great! Congratulations.

 

[packrfanfw]

That's great! Congratulations.

Great? It's fantastic! I'm listening to music, transferring music from my external, downloading updates, and surfing the web all at the same time with no lag at all. Thanks again for ALL your help.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

I bet it's nice to have the wife off your back too!

 

[packrfanfw]

She actually said.." spider solitare was that fast on the old computer." with a straight face..... I about fell over.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

:lol: You, sir, just made my night! Are you sure she isn't related to my wife?

 

[packrfanfw]

:lol: You, sir, just made my night! Are you sure she isn't related to my wife?

Maybe. SHe'll understand tomorrow...when she finally gets to play with the "new" computer. She was the same when we switched from dial-up to broadband. She would say we don't need it...until she tried it.

 

[kubes]

Hahah this has just made my morning lol. My significant other has said the same thing to me once or twice lol hahahahah. Ty for the smile.