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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DREAMer, Jan 12, 2002.

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  1. DREAMer

    DREAMer Member

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    I just started having this problem with my cpu.

    It "lags" or "sticks" every few seconds. For like 5 seconds everthing will work fine, then it will freeze for like a second then freeze again, and continues.

    Is this most likely a problem that I might be able to fix by DLing a new video driver off the net, or does this sound like a more serious problem.

    This computer is 4.5 yrs old, and I don't like the thought of putting money into it to keep it going, because I want to get a new system within the next few months.

    Any help or advice is welcome. Thanks.
     
    #1 DREAMer, Jan 12, 2002
  2. Ottomaton

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    1.boot to safe mode and see if it still does it.
    2.reboot into DOS & run a full surface scan.
     
    #2 Ottomaton, Jan 12, 2002
  3. Cohen

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    Doesn't sound like it, but have you recently installed new hardware? If so, check for IRQ conflicts.

    Running Windows? You might consider a program to clean-up the registry. (Back it up first!) Buy a version that you can use later on your new system.
     
    #3 Cohen, Jan 12, 2002
  4. Mango

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    Might be a memory timing issue.


    Mango
     
    #4 Mango, Jan 12, 2002
  5. DAROckets

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    Do you ever de-frag ?
     
    #5 DAROckets, Jan 12, 2002
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