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A few days ago I noticed something changed on my computer. Whenever I click
START and choose a PROGRAM, there is a 30 to 180 second delay before the
program loads. This happens with Spider Solitaire, Internent Explorer,
Outlook 2003, Windows Explorer, Notepad, you name it. I can also experience
this if I open a program on the Quick Launch task bar or desktop.
While the computer slows down, you can slowly move the mouse back into play
within 2 to 5 seconds and work within an already open program while waiting
for the new program to load. During this time I can not open START or any
other program on my desktop. I have also noticed that sometimes I can see
the program in the Task manager process window. In all cases, the program
finally loads.
Hardware: Toshiba Protege', Intel Core2Duo, 2GB memory, 100GB hard drive
(75 free).
Third Party Software installed: GotomyPC, Symantec Client Security 3.1x,
all the latest patches and updates from both Microsoft and Smantec. (I do
not use other third party applications that interface with my OS, I don't
believe in them).
Unit is a member in a local DOMAIN. DNS points to the server's IP address.
So far I have run DEFRAG, CHKDSK on reboot, Disk Cleanup, checked task
manager for processes and memory, disk and page file usage. I've scanned for
viruses. I have turn on/off the Client Security Firewall. Disabled all the
NIC devices. I have also started the computer up in DIAGNOSTICS mode by
running MSCONFIG. I have restored SYSTEM RESTORES from previous periods
prior to this problem. I have read articles on the internet from Google,
this group and other organizations. I have run hardware diagnostics both
from within Windows and on boot up without an OS.
Task Manager shows nothing out of the ordinary. System Idle Process is
usually 97 - 99%. Use less than 40% of physical memory. Page File and CPU
barely shows any usage. In other words, I do not see anything out of the
ordinary.
1. Any other ideas not listed on this bullentin board?
2. Should I go ahead and try to upgrade this to Vista in the hope that it
is an OS issue?
Thank you in advance.
START and choose a PROGRAM, there is a 30 to 180 second delay before the
program loads. This happens with Spider Solitaire, Internent Explorer,
Outlook 2003, Windows Explorer, Notepad, you name it. I can also experience
this if I open a program on the Quick Launch task bar or desktop.
While the computer slows down, you can slowly move the mouse back into play
within 2 to 5 seconds and work within an already open program while waiting
for the new program to load. During this time I can not open START or any
other program on my desktop. I have also noticed that sometimes I can see
the program in the Task manager process window. In all cases, the program
finally loads.
Hardware: Toshiba Protege', Intel Core2Duo, 2GB memory, 100GB hard drive
(75 free).
Third Party Software installed: GotomyPC, Symantec Client Security 3.1x,
all the latest patches and updates from both Microsoft and Smantec. (I do
not use other third party applications that interface with my OS, I don't
believe in them).
Unit is a member in a local DOMAIN. DNS points to the server's IP address.
So far I have run DEFRAG, CHKDSK on reboot, Disk Cleanup, checked task
manager for processes and memory, disk and page file usage. I've scanned for
viruses. I have turn on/off the Client Security Firewall. Disabled all the
NIC devices. I have also started the computer up in DIAGNOSTICS mode by
running MSCONFIG. I have restored SYSTEM RESTORES from previous periods
prior to this problem. I have read articles on the internet from Google,
this group and other organizations. I have run hardware diagnostics both
from within Windows and on boot up without an OS.
Task Manager shows nothing out of the ordinary. System Idle Process is
usually 97 - 99%. Use less than 40% of physical memory. Page File and CPU
barely shows any usage. In other words, I do not see anything out of the
ordinary.
1. Any other ideas not listed on this bullentin board?
2. Should I go ahead and try to upgrade this to Vista in the hope that it
is an OS issue?
Thank you in advance.