Hi Jim,
From your description, I beliieve that you have
installed many programs in it. Therefore your desktop
performance is much affected. There are 3 things that
you might want to consider base on my opinion:
Assumming that you having Windows XP.
1. First, you might want to try doing a chkdsk(run
from MS-DOS) and defragmentation under your system
yools menu.
*** run scandisk.exe(to replace "chkdsk") if you are
running Windows 98SE and below.
2. Next, you might want to consider to do a chkdsk,
uninstalling all other unnecessary programs, then
follow by a defragment.
3. Lastly... backup your data , format and reload your
operating system.
I usually choose the 3rd choice because I find it most
reliable. Base on my experiences, usually desktops
will need to reclone/re-install every 2 years.
Best Regards,
Derek
--- Jim Harris <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> For the last month my computer hesitates - or
> freezes - for from one to
> ten seconds: the mouse arrow won't move, then jumps
> to where I've moved it;
> typing in Word, or Outlook Express, the letters
> won't show, then suddenly
> appear after computer 'thaws'. Whatever I'm doing,
> there is no response -
> for a few seconds. I frequently am listening to
> internet radio while I
> work, and all sound stops during the 'freeze'.
>
> I have a Dell Dimension (April, 1999) Pentium
> II; 450 Mhz; 320 MB SDRAM;
> 8.4 GB hard drive; and I probably have too many
> downloaded programs - but I
> don't think any were loaded immediately prior to
> onset of problem.
>
> Even after 3 years, I'm not very computer-wise.
> Would appreciate any
> suggestions for a fix, or where to go on the
> internet for help - you may E
> mail direct to...
>
> Jim Harris, Philadelphia -
> [log in to unmask]
>
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