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December 11, 2006 at 05:11 AM
erika.c

Toshiba Satellite slow and getting slower

by erika.c . Updated 17 years, 11 months ago

I bought a Toshiba laptop last January because I was told they make the best laptops. I was so thrilled with the new machine but lately, I’m having problems.

Some time ago, it started doing strange things. I’d be typing away and suddenly I would not see what I’m typing. I’d look and look and, lo and behold, the words are showing up in another part of the page. (This happens responding to an email or filling out an online form. In any case, it’s where there is other writing on the page)

Well, not only that but I have noticed that the system has slowed down considerably.
I am running XP SP2 with Intel Pentium M processor 1.73GHz, 502MB RAM, Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family.

I have PC-Cillin 2007 which updates automatically several times a day. I run CCleaner often. I run AdWare often. The only thing that shows up is StatCounter which I need because it’s on my website.

I have 100 GB hard drive of which 45GB is still empty.

OK, that’s about it. So why is this baby running slow when I also have high speed internet?

However, I do have around 63 things running in the background. I know that’s a lot. Any suggestions?

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