TSGL: Dell Dimension - too slow

[Russell W. Coover]

1. How old?
2. Operating System?
3. RAM?
4. Programs that start with Windows (assuming that it runs a Windows OS)?

Russ Coover (returning from illness I hope)

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-----Original Message-----
From: list-bounces at tsgserver.com [mailto:list-bounces at tsgserver.com] On
Behalf Of Ron Grant
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:20 AM
To: Tech Support Guy Mailing List
Subject: Re: TSGL: Dell Dimension - too slow

I don't believe there is anything specific to a Dell that would be causing a

problem with slow performance.
More of a WIndows related thing.  Sounds like you are on the correct path by

checking the obivious first.

Check device manager for hardware problems.
What is running in the system tray that can be self started rather than 
running always in the tray.
How much memory in RAM?  Always the best upgrade for speed and performance 
is a RAM upgrade.
Defragment the hard drive disc(s).
I usually make a visual inspection inside the case to check for tight 
fitting plugs and PCI slots etc. and clean out the dust bunnies while in 
there.

Ron

----- Original Message ----- 
>
> I'm trying to help a friend with her (older) Dell Dimension 2400
> computer. Main problem is a CD-drive that doesn't work, but that's not
> where I need help, I believe.
>
> My question is: What might be Dell-specific reasons for a noticeable
> slow-down on these machines? From what she has hardware-wise her PC
> should be as fast as my own no-name machine, but it isn't !
>
> I'm going to check through all the usual problem zones, like start-up
> files & behaviour, missing or wrong drives and so on. Is there anything
> I should beware of that might be different on Dells than on other
> machines ?
>
> Btw - there was a program mentioned here at some time that would give
> detailed information about what happens during boot & startup. If any of
> you can recall it's name, what was it?
>
> Thanks
> Tilman
>
>
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