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dimension 8200 slow as molasses
We have had our computer for awhile. Our computer is really slow and will freeze up. About a year ago We completed erased everything. Then reloaded. However it still is slow . We have no viruses . But it is frustrating to say the least when it takes a least 5 minutes for it to go through all its stuff before we can even do anything. Needless to say as a whole our family has not been impressed with our Dell computer.
- You didn't say exactly 'how slow'. And 8200 is not one of the platforms I supported. Certain Dells (2400 does) have a 'feature' in BIOS setup under CPU called "compatible". If someone set it there, you could start a program, order a pizza, and both would arrive about the same time. Simple thing to check, rule it out before we go chasing other stuff. BTW, dust won't make it boot slowly from a cold start, it takes time for the heat to build up to the 'slowdown' point.
- I recently experienced "slow as molasses" symptoms after I installed a secondary optical drive and I forgot to set the jumpers to "slave". Have you ever added a drive or any other PATA devices to your system? Or maybe this mistake coudl have even happened at Dell.... Open your case and check if any IDE cables have more than one device hanging off of them. If so, check to make sure one is set to "master" and the other is set to "slave". You set this by bridging jumper pins on the back of each device. Check your manufacturer's website for how to set the jumpers for each particular model. Good luck.
ravik521
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Posted August 24th, 2006 12:00
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