processes

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Cheri

Argh! How many processes should be running at any given
time? My computer had a major meltdown....turned itself
off for a few days then decided to wake up...had a blue
screen message...unmountable_boot_volume...took out the
hard drive..put it back in and it woke
up...oooooooookkkk...but now the speed is gone....it
takes 15 minutes to boot up and all tasks take
FOREVER....any clue? Do too many processes take up
speed? I thought I had a virus but my Norton says not.
Talk to me like I'm 4 'cuz I don't understand the
technical stuff! Please help!!
Thanks.
 
Cheri

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

Make a note of the precise text of any error message. You can always look at these in Event Viewer. Start, Administrative Tools, Event Viewer. When researching the meaning of the error, information regarding Event ID: and Source Description are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308427&Product=winxp

Download Adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove parasites.

How good is your housekeeping?

1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.

2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.

3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup.

4. Run Disk Defragmenter.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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