Windows has slower unexpectadly

[Sean]

Hi there, I have an unusual problem in that i moved a
workstation setup, motherboard and all from an old rack
server case( dont ask why it was in a rack case, dont
know) to a proper tower case. Now opening any programs or
accessing data, locally or accross the network is
painfully slow. Any suggestions as what could be causing
this. Originally thought network card, but the only thing
to have changed is the case.

Any wise words would be grateful.

 

[Dan Seur]

- internal cable/connection not quite tight enough, or damaged?
- external ditto?
- hard drive failing/retrying? coincidence, or mechanical jarring?
- clues in Event Viewer or Device Manager?

Under-the-covers "hardwired" retry sequences (as in drive access) can be
interminable, may succeed after dozens/hundreds of retries sometimes
taking many minutes, may involve very high-priority system files
(pagefile, etc) that keep other tasks in a wait state, and can be caused
by actual drive intermittent failures or intermittent
(slight-vibration-related) cable/connection failures. These extended
sequences are usually invisible to the OS, and leave no tracks in EV or
DevMgr, by the way. (There may be footprints in detailed system logs,
but I don't know where.)

From drive manufacturer's website, download/run their drive diagnostic
utility. (Do for all drives.) It will find and sometimes repair problems
it finds. If a drive is irreparably failing, it may be replaced free if
you speak with tech support; drive warranties are long-lived. You can
arrange to have a replacement drive shipped to you first, then try
imaging old drive to new, then when that's done ship the old one to
them. They'll want a credit card number in advance but won't charge
anything if you return the old drive within 30 days or so.

You really certain nothing else changed?

Loose RAM or other mobo parts would probably BSOD the system; has that
happened at all?

Whatever the resolution is, pls let us know in this thread. Good luck.

 

[Guest]

Would you believe it, throw in a new network card, and
all is well. Watched the packets colliding before the new
card, so something dodgy with the switch in that area of
the building.

Many thanks for your post