Slow and Erratic

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

Updated part...
This is looking like the entire machine is just slowing
down and the hard drive on one machine has been verified
to be running something constantly.


-----Original Message-----
The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or
not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve
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(Snipped):

"This machine will work great for hours and then slow way down"

Sounds like it could be an overheated CPU; I would check to see if
the fan is working, free of dust build-up, etc.

George


"Steve" wrote in message
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The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:26:50 -0700, "Steve"
wrote:

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve
Check for Spyware !

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:26:50 -0700, "Steve"
wrote:

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

You can also try-

C:/ScanReg /Restore

There is a Double space after the word ScanReg above - Then pick a
registry date earlier than what you have now.

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:26:50 -0700, "Steve"
wrote:

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

You can also try -
C:\ScanReg /Restore

Remember there is Double after the word ScanReg

Then pick an earlier date of a Registry

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:26:50 -0700, "Steve"
wrote:

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

You can also try-
C:\ScanReg /Restore

There is a DoubleSpace after the word "ScanReg" above.
Pick an earlier date of your Registry.

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:26:50 -0700, "Steve"
wrote:

The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

You can also try -
C:\ScanReg /Restore

There is a DoubleSpace after the word "ScanReg" above.
Then pick a date of a Registry that is earlier than what you have now.

Hi Steve,

Check and see how much free disk space there is by going
My Computer, right click on the C:\ drive and select properties.

A My Documents folder with a very large amount of files can also
cause performance problems. Move the files to another folder to
test this.

I would also suggest doing a virus scan with up to date virus
software, then scan for and removing any installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple to choose
from, for free. Download the software, and in Update Manager
run Update then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EHZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Search and destroy any installed SpyWare/malaria/awa
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After installing
Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature before scanning.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools.
CWShredder:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
Download Link:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
Spybot:
http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster is
a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a "kill bit"
for the Celsius of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents the
installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Darnit:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/
How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164

"Steve" wrote
The problem I have is an erratic running operating
system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or not.
I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Steve

(1) The mouse & keyboard are the ones with moving parts, & they are
"hooked", meaning tasks will run each time you touch one. Therefore,
with the computer off, unplug the mouse & hold by it's tail until it may
stop spinning & squawking. Also, open & clean the ball & rollers. That
is not a design you may see on the rollers-- it is a band of dirt
running round the center! Also, unplug the keyboard, turn it round &
spank it.

(2) If disabling your virus checker's auto-"System" scan, using it's
Tray button, leaving the other types on, gives immediate & dramatic
relief, I have further info. This supposedly applies to Scan Engine
4.1.60.

(3)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...51&Product=w98
USB Mouse May Hang When the Computer Is Idle for a Long Time

So, if you have "Find Fast", try disabling that.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=199787
OFF2000: How to Turn Off the Find Fast Indexer
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;158705
OFF97: How to Disable the Find Fast Indexer
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;135476
OFF95: Office for Windows 95 Find Fast Indexer Overview

(4) For sluggishness in navigating folders: Open Explorer, R-Clk My
Documents in the left pane, & select Properties. How many folders
does it contain? If it is around 100, try moving them out. Reboot. Is
your sluggishness gone?


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Steve" wrote in message
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| Updated part...
| This is looking like the entire machine is just slowing
| down and the hard drive on one machine has been verified
| to be running something constantly.
|
|
| -----Original Message-----
| The problem I have is an erratic running operating
| system. The mouse/cursor start running slow and the
| mouse even a bit jerky. I also have the programs start
| to slow way down. This whole problem is intermittent so
| I'm not sure if this is caused by a memory issue or
| not.
| I'm running Office XP and WordPerfect Office Suite
| Version 2002 side-by-side. This machine will work great
| for hours and then slow way down. Rebooting or even
| shutting it down and bringing it up doesn't always solve
| the issue so I'm not thinking this is a memory issue.
| Any thoughts?
|
| Thanks,
| Steve
| .
|