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Dell computers
Has anyone else noticed that after 3 years of using your computer it starts acting up? I get frequent messages stating programs not responding, unable to burn CD's without having to try 3 or more times. Unable to eject a CD when I want to. I've had to unplug my computer on several occasions just to get a CD out. Unable to end a program when I want to. I am thinking about buying a new computer but I would like to hear what other people have to say about their Dell systems first. Thank you.
Your computer symptoms for 3-year old sound about par for a computer of any brand.
How much memory is in the PC (1 GB does wonders)?
You should run defrag at least once a week (overnight works -- or if you work at night, over-day).
How much hard drive space is free? (and what total capacity?) Recently I replaced 10 GB hard drive in all 15 Lab computers with 80 GB drives and that certainly helps. You should have a minimum of around 1 GB free space. If that figure drops below about 700 MB then eventually your PC is going to stop working altogether. You need to clear out space or get a larger hard drive in such cases.
gkaja
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Posted October 7th, 2005 19:00
Could have spyware on your computer.
Try backing up your data and then reformat the hard drive-
Make sure you have all your software first!
Dell or any pc will slow/ get errors after time- very typical !