Did you install XP with hyperthreading enabled or disabled ?
Could be some firewall issue on the computers. Disconnect your router from internet (pull the internet wire - its the easiest & safest thing to...
First download the util from hard disk manufacturer's web site & give your hard disk a thorough check up. Replace the cables & power supply...
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Are you overclocking your computer (CPU,RAM, video card - anything) ?
In that case check your RAM with memtest http://www.memtest86.com/.
Check if ToggleKey option is enabled in Accessibility Options in Control Panel.
Is your CPU fan ok? Check CPU temp.
Strange. Just to be on a safer side, run chkdsk /f again & see if the same behaviour occurs.
Agreed, but redfish cannot close the ports as other applications are using them.
Check with your operator if he has some sort of anti virus protection enabled on his server or if there are excessive packet loss at your end.
Is it dsl or cable (LAN) connection ? Is the problem with all the files (like mp3,exe,zip etc.) or with exe only ?
Two quick suggestions - run chkdsk /f on all the partitions and update your drivers. See if it works.
Search for threads - slow boot. Many things have already been discussed there. If it still does not work out, we would take it from there.
Interesting. I don't think it can be done only by using DOS's inbuilt commands, we may have to search for a utility to get the difference...
Hi urvi, Which internet connection do you have - dialup or dsl ? any download manager?
Turning off extra services may or may not improve the performance but they sure reduce the attack envelope. Since issues are being found...
Zander, a batch file was on my mind but somebody got to run it & I am seeking ways and means to run chkdsk /f on boot only when there is some...
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sparrow, my disks are fine & have no bad sectors. Anyway since I am looking after about 100 computers, this issue does not pertain to one or two...
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