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    Lag issues

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Snow_fox, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. Snow_fox

    Snow_fox Notebook Consultant

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    I am running windows 7 on an HP that I got some time ago. (been nearly two years). Its got 2 gigs of ram, dual core 2.16 ghz processor and 100 gigs of hdd space.

    Recently it has started lagging in a particularly strange manner. When I type it will randomly freeze and then everything I entered will appear nearly at once. I've tried defragging, cleaning out temp internet files, and even checkin the registry for useless files.

    The problem has persisted. I was connected to the internet at school last night and the connection was slow and laggy itself.. but, I have never had internet lag affect me when I am typing in word or other programs.

    Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? I have never had an issue like this before that wasn't fairly easy to resolve. My computer didn't feel particularly hot.. (i've played fear or oblivion and its acted as a small heater before) but, I've never had an issue with heat related lag.

    I haven't altered my system in anyway that I know of which would affect it this drastically..
     
    Snow_fox, Nov 24, 2009
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    MaXimus, Nov 24, 2009
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    I'll try it tonight when i get home and get a chance. Thanks for the post.
     
    Snow_fox, Nov 24, 2009
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    you're welcome, let me know the outcome....


    1) download all the updates.
    2) download the Windows 7 Update Pack Tool v1.3.1.0
    3) Place the update tool in the folder where the updates exist, then run it.

    It willl then install all the updates in one shot :)
     
    MaXimus, Nov 25, 2009
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