Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Ok windows and microsoft are starting to REALLY get on my nerves. I have two major issues. 1. When I'm online and right click something it takes 20 seconds+ to load the menu. 2. Microsoft word takes forever to load ANY document. I have to say I am using OpenOffice for most documents, except where situation demands I use MS Word, but when I do it takes forever. I have: 1. Cleaned the registry 2. Removed Dodgy links from sendto folder 3. Defragged Computer And it's STILL happening. If I didn't have to use MS products for university I would at least TRY to install Linux, but until I can I need to fix this highly annoying issue. Every week I discover how much I really HATE Microsoft products. So if any of you nice people have any suggestions for fixing either of the two above issues, I would be more than grateful And forgive the outrage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCanr2d2 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Ever think that you need to upgrade your PC?????! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Mania Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 A slow computer is no reason to hate Microsoft. I find what Jedi said was stupid and offensive to my brain. I think it damaged some of my brain cells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothiX Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Upgrade, or remove visuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonkH8er Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Originally posted by BCanr2d2 Ever think that you need to upgrade your PC?????! He's right. Your system probably sucks. But if it doesnt, just reformat. Reformatting fixes problems like you wouldnt believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 I have no viruses = Protected by Norton. I have a laptop I bought in September and running Windows XP... I HOPE I don't have to reformat, cos that's gonna suck majorly with the amount of software I have on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 probably need more RAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 512MB DDR and 1Gig VRAM :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Originally posted by Jedi_Vogel 512MB DDR and 1Gig VRAM :/ Anyways, you've installed Norton lately? If you have, then just open the main window and do an antivirus scan, restart and your system should be okay. When I installed Norton Internet Security, my system was moving slower than a snail. After the above procedure, it kicks the snail's ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 LOL The 1Gig VRam is a twentieth of my HD, so I have to be careful lol. And I've had Norton for ages. I keep it up to date and always active. I have the Personal Firewall separate as I can't afford Norton Internet Security (it's a suite right?). Yeah, gotta find some snails to kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 You didn't drop it, did you? By the way, don't insult Microsoft! Not on my watch, boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 No I didn't drop it lol, thankfully. And how much is your watch worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Originally posted by The_One You didn't drop it, did you? By the way, don't insult Microsoft! Not on my watch, boy this coming from the anti-capitalist. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Originally posted by Jedi_Vogel ....cos that's gonna suck majorly with the amount of software I have on here... havin a ****load of huge programs on your system never helps.... do a cleanup ! mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 I only have 55% of my drive used, but such things as Apache-mySQL-PHP-Perl ensemble take hours to configure lol. I do uninstall programs as I think I don't need them, but it's relatively few *blushes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR-0927 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 *Sigh...* No offense to anyone, but he has a good reason to hate Microsoft. I mean, Bill Gates freakin' includes glitches so you have to get new versions or costly upgrades/repairs. Nobody tell me that I'm wrong and I got it wrong and Microsoft doesn't do anything wrong, because I'm positive about this. My dad uses Linux because of Microsofts un-efficient system. I use Windows, and if used correctly won't be much of a problem. Windows is, after all, more user-friendly. A few days ago, my brother was trying to play a game and my dad was looking for the file (No CD game, C & C: Generals: Zero Hour). The computer was taking way too long, so he found out that many programs were running at once for some reason. This may be the same problem with yours. If that doesn't work, try deleting cookies, temporary Internet files, they actually slow down your computer. If that doesn't work, listen to all of the other people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 This happened to me before and all I gotta say is back up anything important to you and use the system restore disk that came with your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 rats *sighs* ok, I have a pleasant task over the summer Thanks for your help people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonkH8er Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 RE FOR MAT.. RE FOR MAT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 Good Job I've gotta lot of blank CDs at home that's all I can say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 as Edwyn Collins would say... "rip it up and start again " i love reformatting, its so liberating. not so long ago i did a low-level format, just for extra pleasure. i need to get out more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Vogel Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 What's a low level format? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 well with a normal format the files don't just vanish, the computer just marks it as free space (thats how even after a format files can be recovered, using the rigtht software). but a low-level format changes all the 1s to 0s thus completely wiping your hard disk. you know Jedi_Vogel i always wondered why your location says ‘UK or Belgium’ are you not sure where you are? ‘cause if you're not go into the nearest shop and ask for a waffle. if it's made out of batter you're in Belgium, if its made out of potato then you're in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I always wanted to do a low-level format...but I was scared And I didn't want to lose all my files....but maybe i'll do it soon since I wanted to install XP professional anyways....although I only know how to do a regular format.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJackal Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 GET A MAC!!! I use my Apple PowerMac G4 for EVERYTHING. Stable as hell. The best part of Macintosh is the fact that when I'm on the internet I don't have to worry about those stupid Pop-ups, virus and spyware/adware crap. i still have my PC thought. no problem porformance wise with the games. only problem is the opersating system itself. its garbage. it's just terrible that you need to HAVE a second hand software like Norton Antivirus (or whatever other Norton products there are) to make sure your operating system is working at least like its supposed to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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