Display flashing / waves across the screen.

[tjbradford]

I have an xp machine that when I use it in anger keeps flashing and refreshing the screen this is when i have about four items open , outlook, cmd x 2 , firefox. there are about 10 desktop icons that keep flashing when i move a window etc.

i also find that when telnet 'ing devices from this box the it takes ages to do a sh run and list configs it just scrolls really slowly for about 3 mins then gets faster.

i suspect that its linked to the graphics card but can't say for sure

Chip Type: intel(R) GMA 3000
DAV type : internal
Memory Size 256MB
Adapter String: intel(R) Q965/Q963 Express Chipset Family

Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
E2160 @ 1.80GHz
1.79GGz , 1.97GB of RAM

to be honest i consider this a reasonable spec but it peforms like a dog.

its running xp pro sp2

any ideas what i can check?

 

[UTechnical]

I would update the video driver first, but in my experience systems with XP and 256MB start to demonstrate this behavior. Toss a gig on ram in there and that should solve your problem.

http://www.upscaletechnical.com

 

[tjbradford]

it's got 1.97GB of RAM
with 256MB of Graphics card RAM

 

[linney]

See what life is like from "Safe Mode with Networking". Try Normal Mode also, but with a different user.

310353 - How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310353&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

316434 - HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316434&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

310560 - How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Check your Event Viewer for various Warnings and Errors.

Consider malware as a possible cause.

FAQ779-4784 may help.

windows XP running very slow
thread779-796508


Disable, not uninstall, any unused network adapters


Some general things to try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

 

[linney]

Windows XP Home Bootup
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