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    I've done it all right... whats wrong!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aan310, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    ok, well just recentally iv noticed i lagg so much with games i used to not lag in, and my lappy (see specs in sig) ingeneral is just slower. i defragged, antivirus/spywared it, and still its slow... any suggestions as to what is wrong or what to do?
     
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  2. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    What do you mean by lag? Is it network related or is your game stuttering a lot (skipping frames etc.)?

    If it is stuttering, then try to check the task manager and find out whats hogging all the resources.
     
    Voodoofreak, Oct 21, 2007
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    oops, sorry, i dont mean network lag... and my resorces are no diffrent than before, which is why im so puzzled
     
    aan310, Oct 21, 2007
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    tebore Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to your Harddrive manufacturer's website and download a diagnosis utility and run it.

    I've heard of problems like it all the time, if it's not a software problem(usually fixed by a fresh install) then the harddrive is on the way out. Scan the drive and see if the health is ok. Also do you notice any unusual noises? Such as when you lag does it click like crazy?
     
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    lua Notebook Consultant

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    you can also try running some diagnostic tools.

    i recommend the online diagnostic site, www.pcpitstop.com, for a quick check.
     
    lua, Oct 22, 2007
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    bump, thnks for the suggestions, but still slow
     
    aan310, Oct 22, 2007
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    upgrade to 2gb (2 sticks) 667 Mhz ram
     
    coolguy, Oct 22, 2007
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