from various sources.
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If you have 128 MB or less its going run slow ...XP likes
more memory.
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If it is truly a new computer, consider contacting the
manufacturer
for warranty work. Consider reloading. http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Slowcom.htm
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Slow response can simply mean the servers are overloaded
or there's a lot of
traffic. Given the recent virus activity which has
triggered a lot of
automated messages being sent to various servers, it is
possible that this
is the issue and not much you can do on your end.
HOW TO: Set Performance Options in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;308417
uncheck "Show Shadows under Menus" in Display-appearance-
effects
and click APPLY.
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