Computer loads slow after a couple hours of usage!

System:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Version 2002/Service Pack 3



Computer:

Intel (R)

Celeron (R) CPU 2.66 GHz

2.67 GHz

248 MB of RAM

Physical Address Extension

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I have uninstalled programs that I don't use or really need.

I changed the Primary IDE channel from PIO to (Ultra DMA 2) like I was referred to do.

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=61905

(I didn't install the driver like it said at the bottom of the page. If I have to, please let me know.)

I typed (msconfig) and got rid of everything in my startup deal at the bottom-right of the screen. All I have is my anti-virus icon.

I turned off the updates for Java.

I use AVG antivirus. I don't have any other protection running.

I scanned with Malewarebytes several times, but nothing comes up.

I ran Ccleaner.

I don't have additional pics or videos on my computer.

I use Firefox.

Windows Task Manager:

Processes:36 Firefox runs around 126,244K

The computer runs fine for a while, then it takes a while load pages. Especially when I'm on You Tube, Facebook and Myspace.

I don't want to purchase more RAM for such an old computer. Is there anything else I could check for that could be slowing it down? Why would it work fine,but all of a sudden load pages slowly? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Well if all you have is 248mb of memory, yeah it'll be slow trying to view web pages, especially video. Even more so if your video card is the built- into-motherboard variety, as that uses system memory and the Celeron too.

Adding some memory would help, whether you want to spend the $ is up to you.

Sam

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

The only way you can improve things without buying more RAM, is by downloading CCleaner and running both the normal and registry cleaner.

Link

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

 

Thanks for your reply,but I mentioned that I did that I did that already.

 

Yeh, fairplay.

I didn't see that, yet again, it is 1:15 am here.

 

LOL! I understand.

 

I'd jump that up to 1 GB ram or 768 at the very very min.

Since you don't want to put money into it I would save up for a new computer. The ram could be costly since it's probably old DDR ram that you need.

 

Thanks. A new computer is my best bet.

 

Looks that way mate.

Post your budget on here and we will see what the best system for the money we can find.

 

What motherboard is it? As 256meg ddr bars are pretty cheap on ebay and if you have a free slot
this will get you up to 512.

 

How do I check to see what type of motherboard I have? I have slots in the back.

 

Best thing to do is whip the side off and take a look at the motherboard, it will have the
manufactures name on it and a model number.
If your not sure about the model number just post all the numbers that look like model
numbers and someone will be able to tell you the correct one.

Also go to http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/ run this and it will tell you how many free
slots you have.

 

Thanks. I'll do that.