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    dell media vs media ctr + slow

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jimmyrauch, Aug 25, 2005.

  1. jimmyrauch

    jimmyrauch Newbie

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    ive just brought a inspiron 9300. and i think its running a bit slow. ive got a copy of win media center and are thinking of doing a reinstall. is there anything i should know before the format?, download dell drivers ect.also what drivers should i load and not load? i wont need the media part as ill have mce.. will the media buttons still the same?
    thanx
     
    jimmyrauch, Aug 25, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not sure it's the OS that's the problem. I'd do several things first, like check for spyware and contemplate upgrading RAM.
     
    Brian, Aug 25, 2005
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