View Full Version : slow computer
Geoff Collier
January 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM
Why is my lap-top so painfully slow ? Help appreciated.
Toshiba A210
zipulrich
January 16th, 2008, 03:11 PM
Let us know which operating system you're using and we can be of more help.
Geoff Collier
January 16th, 2008, 03:40 PM
Thanks for responding, Zipulrich.
My operating system is - Windows Vista Home Premium.
zipulrich
January 16th, 2008, 04:21 PM
Moved to Vista forum.
AnnMarie
January 16th, 2008, 08:25 PM
Has it always been slow Geoff? Is Vista an upgrade or did it come preinstalled on your laptop? What edition of Vista do you have and how much RAM does your laptop have?
Geoff Collier
January 17th, 2008, 01:55 PM
Hi AnnMarie,
Used to be faster than now.
Vista Home Premium preinstalled.
RAM 1918 MB.
32 bit operating system
Thanks for your interest.
AnnMarie
January 17th, 2008, 08:48 PM
You are welcome. Boot into Safe Mode (restart your computer and tap F8 continuously as it restarts). Run some programs now. Is it still slow?
Geoff Collier
January 19th, 2008, 01:12 PM
Doesn't seem to make much difference. There is a panel keeps coming up which states -'ConfigFree tray has stopped working'-
AnnMarie
January 19th, 2008, 05:34 PM
There is a panel keeps coming up which states -'ConfigFree tray has stopped working'-
In Safe Mode? If so, this is to be expected. Many services do not run in this mode.
If you dont notice any difference, the problem is not very likely to be software related. Check to make sure that all drivers are updated and also check the health of your hard drive.