Windows XP (very slow)

[ucanoe]

I have just upgraded to Windows XP, and find that it is very slow! Other that my processor being only a 350mhz (min rec is 300mhz), I can't think of anything that is doing this. I have 256mb of ram, a 64meg g-force 2 Video card, and 250watt power supply.

I am planning to upgrade to a new motherboard and 1.8mhg processor, but until then............

Any suggestions?


Keith

 

[paparazi]

Most likely something on there is not XP certified?? like writing software? you are close to the min hardware spec which may make it run slower than 98me or similar.
I have XP installed on all 3 of the PC's in my house, one of which is an AMD K62 400 and that seems to run OK! so I would guess a driver or software conflict. Martin

 

[pancho1181]

Any kind of system modding (ie: windowsblinds) will bog down your comp big time, also all your hardware seems to be okeydokey but your proc is 350Mhz, that would make your mobo a bit older for XP, maybe that's the issue. Also, if you got a controller card installed, that used to bog me down until I got updated drivers ;-)