Logging off and opening programmes using icons

Once I have logged on, when I click on an icon to open a programme I find that it takes a while for the programme to open and to appear. This will apply to Mozilla Firefox in particular.

Likewise when logging off and closing down from Start, Computer it then takes forever for the next instruction to appear to enable me to shut down and seems to take forever to do this.

I have defragged etc, you name it I have done it. I am computer literate.

So is there anyone out there who might have suggestions for me to have a happier Christmas!!

 

Hello, Jacobowicz.

While I cannot say whether Evan's advice might solve your problem or not, I do want to be sure people reading this thread are aware that editing the registry (i.e., using regedit) requires CAUTION.

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DISCLAIMER/CAUTION: Editing/cleaning/repairing your computer's registry is potentially dangerous. You might render your computer unstable or even unbootable. Before you edit/clean/repair your registry with any method, be sure you make a backup of your registry and you know how to access and use that backup in case you muck up your computer.

If you decide to manually edit your registry, then be sure you are comfortable with editing the registry and I suggest you save a backup of at least the key you edit ahead of time in case you need/want to reverse your changes. Editing the registry can produce serious undesirable consequences if done incorrectly.

In any case, you should know ahead of time how to restore your original registry settings and prepare to do so in case the need arises.

• MVPS.org (Ramesh's Site): How to backup the Windows XP Registry?
• Microsoft KB322756: How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
• Symantec: Backing up the Windows registry

I also suggest you create a System Restore point before making any changes (regardless of what method you use). System Restore may be accessed as follows.

• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

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Slow Cpmputer on shutdown etc...

Thank you Mailman and Evans Omo for your input.

I am inclined to take the advice of Mailman cos if it works then leave it alone.

I am one of those individuals that as soon as the word regedit is mentioned I clam up. However I do take on board the comment by Evans Omo on the add/remove scenario but can assure him that unwanted programmes are removed.

May I take the opportunity to wish you and ALL the other 'helpers' who along the way have been there for me, a very happy Christmas coupled with a happy and peaceful new year.

 

One possible reason is insufficient memory for what you’re doing and windows having to use virtual memory (your hard disk) too much.

Do a ctrl-alt-del to open task manager, performance tab and see how much physical memory is available and what’s the commit charge (virtual) that’s being used and available. Also how many processes do you have running?

Checking your system specs may have to upgrade that 512mb to 1024 "“ right time of year for it.

 

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Thank you for your advice.

Looking at the System Management size I find the following :-

Space Available : 53268Mb
Unit Size : 756Mb:
Max Size : 1512Mb

Minimum : 2Mb
Recommended : 754Mb

On the above information shown, it would appear that I have more than the recommended size of 754Mb. I am reluctant to change to System Managed Size, unless of course you think otherwise.

Meanwhile thanks once again

 

Good morning Evan Omo

I did what you stated and when I changed it following your suggestion previously, I did NOT notice any significant difference, in fact slightly worse, then was previous.

However I shall keep on board you suggestion.

May I, at this point, wish you a very happy, peaceful and healthy 2009.