new laptop need help

ok..i got a lap top and man! it's definetly different. i'm having problems opening
files, or takes FOREVER. i guess my question is..is there a big difference in the way you use a laptop versus desktop (other than portable..DUH!) or maybe i just don't have it tweaked the way i need it. just looking for some general advice maybe????

 

XP..my paint shop pro isn't compatible with vista, so bought a refurbished one from Tigerdirect

 

What are the hardware specs? What processor, how much memory, video specs, etc? Do you Norton or McAfee software installed on it?

 

Toshiba Qosmio F25-AV205 intel pentium M 1.86GHz/802.11b/g wireless/
15.4 inch WXGA/ 1GB DDR2/ 100GB HDD/DVDRW Dual Layer/ Windows Media Center
(copied from product description...have little clue what it all means except bunches more memory than my desk top!)rolleyes
no norton or McAfee...AVG

 

A book on XP SP2 that I recommend is:-

Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, by David A. Karp O'REilly press.
ISBN: 0-596-00876-7 Was USD$35 new. Probably get a better price at Amazon.com, or similar.

It has really helped me tweak my XP Pro laptop. That and Major Geeks, of course. :major

Don't let the title put your off. It is well written for beginners, on upwards.
My copy is well dog eared and I still refer to it after 18 months, or so.

Even though I haven't got Vista as yet, I will be ordering the Vista version when it is released next month.

Bazza

 

my real problem right now is i put all the stuff from my desk top..(graphics, alphas, etc.) in my documents folder. now i am trying to organize folders
and everytime i click to my documents, it freezes! i was able to get into shared documents..no problem. but it's just the @#$%$ my documents folder!
any suggestions ant one!:mad