Hi Peter,

I think it's just the case of your compputer's getting old!  As you put more
and more stuff on your hard drive the stuff you put on takes up more memory
and processer power.  Not only the amount of software you have but also the
later versions, as they are written for more powerful machines take up more
resources as I'm finding with an oldish PC that I have.

Things you can do:
1.  Use msconfig to look at what programs are loading into memory at start
up and you might be able to save some memory here.
2. Consider getting some more memory fro your laptop.
3. Have a go at defragmenting your hard drive.  It only really speeds things
up if your hard drive is very fragmented but is good practice for other
reasons.

Will
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Seymour" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 10:09 PM
Subject: My computer is getting sluggish


> What can be causing this?
>
> My laptop seems to be getting progressively sluggish. When I'm working on
> the Internet, or with my voice mail program, there is between a 1 second
> and a 4 second response time following my pressing a key.
>
> The Window Eyes program has never been completely snappy, accurate and
> consistent, but it seems to be drowsy, now.
>
> What could be causing this system to be slowing??
>
> And what can I do about it?
>
> Between the spam and my slow computer, half of my computer time is turning
> into a chore, and a big drag.
>
> Peter Seymour
>
>  asleep/
>
>
>
> freee Can this
> Peter Seymour
>
>
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