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    My Windows Vista running unusually slow

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lpuser2007, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. lpuser2007

    lpuser2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HI

    I have a Windows Vista Acer pc.

    harddisk 140 gb
    mb ram memory 512
    I have like 13 software programs on it like antivirus and download programs etc.
    Also, in station D I have about 36 gb of large files like movies.
    In station C I have in use 50 GB also movies and music files etc.

    That's about all I can tell about it. Now I have no idea why it's running soo slow. I mean I scan it daily and I have no virusses and stuff. Is it because of all the software? Or should I keep more space and not so much files?
    If I wasn't able to make everything clear I will try to answer questions.
    Thanks for help in advance.
     
    lpuser2007, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I would first add some more ram and see.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. Wishmaker

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    Is indexing on?
     
    Wishmaker, Nov 18, 2008
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  4. lpuser2007

    lpuser2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm well I checked it and I saw the average score is 2.0
    Which isn't good I think.

    I think it's the RAM that is low. 512 may not be enough for so many prgrams?
     
    lpuser2007, Nov 18, 2008
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  5. vinumsv

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    2gb is minimum ram where vista can run happily mate :D 512 way too low for vista :(
     
    vinumsv, Nov 18, 2008
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  6. lpuser2007

    lpuser2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah.
    Anybody know how much it would cost me to get this done?
     
    lpuser2007, Nov 18, 2008
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    RAM is surprisingly cheap nowadays, but it depends on your location.
    $26 for two 1GB sticks seems the low-price on Newegg.com.
     
    TehSuigi, Nov 18, 2008
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  8. grasshopper

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    vista is a resource hog.
     
    grasshopper, Nov 18, 2008
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    add memory.
     
    cn_habs, Nov 18, 2008
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  10. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You definitely need more RAM. If you go to one of the online stores, like Newegg, under the memory section you should find a memory configurator that will let you find exactly which sort you need, and from there you can then check prices.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 18, 2008
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    Neeeeeds Mooooaar Ram
     
    AznFlamer, Nov 18, 2008
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  12. rapion125

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    How old is your computer? Does it use DDR or DDR2 RAM? If it uses DDR RAM, might as well upgrade to a new computer, because DDR is very rare nowadays. Like everyone else said, DDR2 is very very cheap. 1x2GB is like $40.
     
    rapion125, Nov 18, 2008
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  13. lpuser2007

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    I'm taking this baby to a friend, he'll order whatever it needs. Thanks for the posts and help. I'll get back to you all later.
     
    lpuser2007, Nov 26, 2008
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  14. lpuser2007

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    We decided to just get a new pc. A much better one.
     
    lpuser2007, Dec 8, 2008
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  15. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Probably the best decision in the long run.
     
    Shyster1, Dec 8, 2008
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