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windows is very slow after i connect to internet

Discussion in 'Windows - General discussion' started by jeggers3, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. jeggers3

    jeggers3 Guest

    ok i just reformatted my computer. it has xp and when i connect to the internet it takes like 15 secs to catch up and its like it has a lag and also i play wow can i have a lag bad while in big cities. i have ran a few like cleaners and defraged it antivirus scan and spyware cleaner too and still running slow. i have also took the computer apart and dusted it but no luck any help with be helpful
     
  2. hooter007

    hooter007 Regular member

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    perhaph a bit more ram may speed your comp up!!
     
  3. jeggers3

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    i have 2 gb of memory
     
  4. hooter007

    hooter007 Regular member

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    you would really want a bit more if its a computer your using
    look around for some generic ram usually half the price
     
  5. jeggers3

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    it was never a problem before while gaming and surfing the net
     
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    things build up on your ram after a while
    but then i could be mistaken!
     
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    Try enabling/expanding the virtual memory of your system...
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    jeggers3, did you install your motherboard drivers?
     

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