Slow computer/hung apps

[jeff]

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I have recently had problems with my Gateway 500 computer (Win XP home
edition, 2.66 ghz P4, 512mb RAM, DVD writer, DSL w/ Intel Pro
integrated ethernet adapter, and 2 hard drives, both Maxtor). I
initially thought the problem was spyware. My internet was sluggish
(DSL through a router), and I was losing packets when I checked the
ping. When I did a spyware check, I did have some spyware that was a
bit tenacious. Rather than spend hours trying to get rid of it, I
reformatted my hard drive. I thought my problems would be over, but my
computer still acted sluggishly, even the non-internet programs. For
example, when I tried to install my printer software, it took forever,
and I even got an error message (duh-I didn't write it down; it had
something to do with memory and possibly check sum???). Also, when I
start up my computer and log on to my desktop, it takes quite a long
time for it to even get to my desktop, and an equally long time to
load the icons. In addition, some programs freeze on me. I ran the PC
doctor diagnostics, and the hardware all seems to pass the
diagnostics, so I think it has something to do with the OS. I did have
my computer on for 1 week straight when I reformatted the hd; could
the processor have been overheated, and caused a faulty installation
of windows? I'm at a loss as to what this could be; negative virus
scan with NAV, and negative spyware scan with Pest Patrol. Any
suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000 (More info?)

Well, I wonder if your CPU fan is not working. That would make a P4
chip run at half speed if it overheats. Just for thought.

Jeff wrote:
> I have recently had problems with my Gateway 500 computer (Win XP home
> edition, 2.66 ghz P4, 512mb RAM, DVD writer, DSL w/ Intel Pro
> integrated ethernet adapter, and 2 hard drives, both Maxtor). I
> initially thought the problem was spyware. My internet was sluggish
> (DSL through a router), and I was losing packets when I checked the
> ping. When I did a spyware check, I did have some spyware that was a
> bit tenacious. Rather than spend hours trying to get rid of it, I
> reformatted my hard drive. I thought my problems would be over, but my
> computer still acted sluggishly, even the non-internet programs. For
> example, when I tried to install my printer software, it took forever,
> and I even got an error message (duh-I didn't write it down; it had
> something to do with memory and possibly check sum???). Also, when I
> start up my computer and log on to my desktop, it takes quite a long
> time for it to even get to my desktop, and an equally long time to
> load the icons. In addition, some programs freeze on me. I ran the PC
> doctor diagnostics, and the hardware all seems to pass the
> diagnostics, so I think it has something to do with the OS. I did have
> my computer on for 1 week straight when I reformatted the hd; could
> the processor have been overheated, and caused a faulty installation
> of windows? I'm at a loss as to what this could be; negative virus
> scan with NAV, and negative spyware scan with Pest Patrol. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[jeff]

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000 (More info?)

I turned the computer off, let it sit overnight, and then did another
reformat, and this time it works fine. I also blew out the dust (I had
previously done this about 4 months ago, but there was still quite a
bit of dust in the case). I suspect that it was a cooling problem that
caused the chip to overheat.

gg <mixxitdj@netscape.net> wrote in message news:<c8_Mc.28699$yF.6602@bignews2.bellsouth.net>...
> Well, I wonder if your CPU fan is not working. That would make a P4
> chip run at half speed if it overheats. Just for thought.
>
> Jeff wrote:
> > I have recently had problems with my Gateway 500 computer (Win XP home
> > edition, 2.66 ghz P4, 512mb RAM, DVD writer, DSL w/ Intel Pro
> > integrated ethernet adapter, and 2 hard drives, both Maxtor). I
> > initially thought the problem was spyware. My internet was sluggish
> > (DSL through a router), and I was losing packets when I checked the
> > ping. When I did a spyware check, I did have some spyware that was a
> > bit tenacious. Rather than spend hours trying to get rid of it, I
> > reformatted my hard drive. I thought my problems would be over, but my
> > computer still acted sluggishly, even the non-internet programs. For
> > example, when I tried to install my printer software, it took forever,
> > and I even got an error message (duh-I didn't write it down; it had
> > something to do with memory and possibly check sum???). Also, when I
> > start up my computer and log on to my desktop, it takes quite a long
> > time for it to even get to my desktop, and an equally long time to
> > load the icons. In addition, some programs freeze on me. I ran the PC
> > doctor diagnostics, and the hardware all seems to pass the
> > diagnostics, so I think it has something to do with the OS. I did have
> > my computer on for 1 week straight when I reformatted the hd; could
> > the processor have been overheated, and caused a faulty installation
> > of windows? I'm at a loss as to what this could be; negative virus
> > scan with NAV, and negative spyware scan with Pest Patrol. Any
> > suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.