Poor Performance in Windows XP after hardware change

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Stephen Harper

Hello,

I have recently had my motherboard replaced, supposedly
with the same model (Dell done it, and say this is the
case). Since then, my computer has run like a dog. I
have run a virus scan, performed hardware diagnostics and
everyone seems fine.

Searching on the web revealed that swapping hardware
could make your computer run slower
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;302778), but as you can see from the web page, this is
only for older versions of XP. This could be the problem
with the XP, but it is not documented anywhere.

Anyone got any ideas or suggestions or personal
experiences?

Thanks a lot

Stephen
 
Older versions of XP ??Thier is no such a thing,versions from 2001
are the same as 2004,depending on what dell did or didnt do
when swapping.For any new mb,you need to reinstall xp.Boot to xp
cd,new copy,delete current partition,create,then let xp reformatt and install.
Try this for a clean install of xp,it'll reconfigure the board,besides,if the
old board was bad,then all settings are running in that mode,till you reinstall.
 
A Dell technician is human and can make mistakes. Check in System Properties to see that the CPU speed is as you would expect [ie 2.6GHz or whatever].

If not go into BIOS and make sure all the settings are exactly as they need to be for the CPU / Mobo combination. Check also FSB settings if you are able.

If you are not able to do this call Dell.
 
Stephen

Whenever you make a significant change housekeeping becomes even more
important. Pay particular attention to removing old system restore points.

A suggested routine may include:

1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
Cleanup with
Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System Restore (
more Options tab )
and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one drive /
partition you may
need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General, Delete
Cookies.
5. Run Disk Defragmenter.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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BAR said:
A Dell technician is human and can make mistakes. Check in System
Click to expand...
Properties to see that the CPU speed is as you would expect [ie 2.6GHz or
whatever].
If not go into BIOS and make sure all the settings are exactly as they
Click to expand...
need to be for the CPU / Mobo combination. Check also FSB settings if you
are able.
 
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