Pc Games Turned Slower

[Vasco Ferreira]

Sudently my PC started to slow down my games and i dont know why. But i've notice that hes faster on programs and that stuff but on games it is pretty slow. Can u guys help me? I dont know what to do!
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/1/2014, 13:22:23
Machine name: VEXXT-PC
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: Portuguese (Regional Setting: Portuguese)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Latitude D820
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 769MB used, 1671MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode


I play my games in 800x600 like always but they just run slow now idk why... even on the start up it takes more time showing "Windows XP"

I usually had 30/40 fps now i have 5/10/15 fps depending of the place i am

 

[The Ginger]

I will give it to you step by step.

1.) Re-Install Windows XP
2.) Install SP3 Update
3.) unplug Network Cable and only play CD games
4.) Buy a new computer

 

[hang-the-9]

Re-installing Windows is a good idea, you also should upgrade your RAM. Overall, that is a fairly old laptop and not good for games.

As above, you want to have SP3 installed, it's a requirement for many programs, especially security ones.

Don't know your local market, but in the US you can get a MUCH faster used laptop for about $150-200 with Windows 7.

 

[The Ginger]

The main reason i was saying re-install windows and update to SP3 is because the sudden slowdown is most likely a virus.. a re-install/update to XP will make your computer (figuratively speaking) like new.

XP is no longer safe on the internet which is why i recommend only playing CD games, infact even though i have a massive gaming rig, i also have an XP machine to play my games like age of empires, sam and max, and a plethora of floppy disk games.