Question: My computer needs some upgrades, if I post the stats can someone tell me

what I need to have my computer running top notch? I can't afford a new one right now but this one is slowing down a bit. I know one can be built cheaply and I'm sure I can do it and am open to trying.

If anyone could give me any suggestions, I would appreciate it. Also, where do I find the stats in W2000? I could find them easily in 98 but not in 2000!!

 

As per your last thread .....how'd you make out with that ad-aware?

Daizy

 

Oh that worked fine!!

Oh it worked fine, I ran it regularly anyway, but got rid of gator and am using the other one you mentioned. It seems to be working out just fine!! I'd be lost w/o my password keeper!!

And now I forgot where to find those stats again! LOL!! I'm such a dork, still working on that cup of coffee! Hee Hee!!

 

Go back and read that other link I just posted. I'm thinking it's belarc?

Daizy

 

Oh yeah yeah! Forgot where that was!! Should I just post that here?

and maybe someone could tell me what to buy?

 

Yes...by all means post it......but edit out the product key numbers.

 

Here 'tis... I didn't list the software, should I?

Op System:
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2195)

Processor:
350 megahertz AMD K6-2 w/3DNow!
64 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

System Model:
Compaq Compaq PC

Main Circuit Board:
Board: Compaq 04B0h
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Compaq 686A1 08/05/99
Memory Modules:
192 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot '0' has 64 MB
Slot '1' has 64 MB
Slot '2' has 64 MB

Drives:
30.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
15.75 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

LITEON CD-ROM LTN301
3.5" format removable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD300BB-32AUA1 (30.02 GB) [Hard drive] -- drive 0

Local Drive Volumes:
30.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
15.75 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

LITEON CD-ROM LTN301
3.5" format removable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD300BB-32AUA1 (30.02 GB) [Hard drive] -- drive 0

Printers:
HP DeskJet 810CWindows NT Fax DriverWindows NT Fax Driver

Multi Media:
ES1869 Control Interface (WDM)
ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive (WDM)
Standard Game Port

Communications:
Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet Adapter(NC100 v2)
Network Card MAC Address: 00:03:6D:17:20:ED
Network IP Address:

 

Anyone?

 

What exactly are you finding that has slowed down? I'm not following you. Are applications taking longer to load.....is your boot time extending.....

Did you try tweaking your connection as previosly mentioned in the last thread by going to dslreports? Did you look through the link that Arie posted for you for Rose City Software?

The thing is....we've all made suggestions to you.....and you've not followed up on what you've done or tried.

Daizy

 

Hi Daizy, I have done all of that.

sorry I didn't report in on some stuff. I've downloaded and unistalled so many programs that were suggested here, I must have forgotten.

I'm over the speed thing, I'm just wondering if I need to upgrade this computer or not. That's all.

It's actually running better, memory is low (20-35% left) l was just wondering if I needed anything new. This is a new thread and had nothing do do with the other stuff.

Sorry for the confusion!!

 

What do you mean your memory is low? Are you talking aobut your resources?
After a fresh boot...go right click on my computer....choose properties....and look under your performance tab....what does it say your resources are at?

 

Remember I don't have that "Properties" option in W2K

I downloaded a memory booster thing and it keeps track of my memory available in my tray. it says 32% Free Memory and 90% Free System. It's called Memory Boost Pro. I got it off one of those sites someone recommended.....