Hoodcom,

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've closed Norton from time to time but it only
helped marginally at best.
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thanksforyourhelp


"Hoodcom" wrote:

> Hello there, I am not sure aobut your case but Nortan has made computers slow
> sometimes.
>
> but it could be you having 128MB of RAM too, if you can, you can take your
> PC to a local PC shop and ask for an up grade on the RAM, maybe about 256MB
> to 512MB would make the computer run better,
>
> I say that your Processor should be an okay speed for Win XP, (But on here
> has 1.4GHz so I would think it will run okay)
>
>
> overall it also could be how you installed every thing.
>
> But you could try upgrading your RAM.
> "revgene" wrote:
>
> > 6 weeks ago, I reformatted my hard drive, installed Windows ME and upgraded
> > to XP Professional with Service Pack 2. Next I installed office professional
> > 2003. Then I reloaded programs and file. I have been running Norton
> > antivirus, antispyware from the start. Since the upgrade, all programs take
> > 10 times longer to open. My internet connection is a little slower but that
> > is a secondary concern for the moment.
> >
> > I have frequently gone into msconfig and taken everything off of start-up
> > except Norton AV. I am wondering if there are ‘things’ in the old Windows ME
> > that are running that can be removed.
> >
> > My computer is a Dell, about 6 years old with a Pentium III processor
> > running at 863 mghz. I have a 128 MB of ram and 40 gig of hard drive.
> >
> > I welcome any suggestions
> >
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> > thanksforyourhelp