measuring speed on computer with XP

[Not so quick]

Is there a way to calibrate/benchmark...
I mean my computer seems to be slowing
up. Is there a way to measure this, say if
I reinstall everything and then keep track
of what does and doesn't slow things?

Thanks : -)

 

[anonymous]

If you have 128 MB or less its going run slow ...XP likes
more memory.
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If it is truly a new computer, consider contacting the
manufacturer
for warranty work. Consider reloading.
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Slowcom.htm
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Slow response can simply mean the servers are overloaded
or there's a lot of
traffic. Given the recent virus activity which has
triggered a lot of
automated messages being sent to various servers, it is
possible that this
is the issue and not much you can do on your end.

Computer Speed Test for faster internet speed
www.internet-speed-guide.com/computer-speed-test.html

Update device/program drivers (If updated operating
system).

Clean out Temporary Internet Files. (regularly)
Limit size of Temporary Internet Files.

Dump all of the files in your TEMP folder. (regularly)

Run a defrag on your hard drive to get all the files back
in order. (Monthly)

Keep up with your Anti-Virus updates. (regularly)

Back-up/purge your DATA. You can replace programs
but your DATA means hours of work for you to input all
the old information.

http://www.inboost.com/

http://www.azcomputerdoctor.com/increase-computer-
speed.htm

http://www.pcspeedtweaks.com/

http://tweakhomepc.virtualave.net/z_thpc.html

http://www.penntesol.org/