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Old 06-13-2005, 04:54 PM   #1
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windows loads slow; video capture=crash

My computer has all of a sudden started to run very slowly. Windows XP Pro. takes several minutes to load, and many programs run slow. Also, any time I try to capture video (using Premiere Pro or and other program), my computer locks up.

I have conducted virus and spyware scans and they have all come up clean.

Any ideas on the problem/solution?
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Old 06-13-2005, 05:51 PM   #2
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Have you cleaned out the dust bunnies lately? Check the cpu heat sink for dust/dirt accumulation. Another possibility is a weak power supply. Is this a home built or store bought system? If a store bought, how many add-ons since it was new?
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Old 06-13-2005, 05:56 PM   #3
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this is a laptop. Sager is the manufacturer.
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what are you system specs for your rig that is running slow?
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pentium IV 3.4Ghz, 1GB RAM, 128mb ATI mobility 9700, windows XP
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Old 06-16-2005, 08:06 AM   #6
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Maybe you could check your fragmentation levels and try running a defragmenter on the HD and see if it helps.
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