The Snowman
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Re: Hardware or Software issue?
Before anyone can offer you any advice/suggestions the operating system you are using would be a "need to know".
In the meantime....you can go to Start>Run> and type "MSCONFIG" then when the new window opens look for "Start-Up on the top right side. Take a peek at what programs are starting and running each time you start your computer. People often Run programs at Start-up that is not needed.....FE: "printer"......MS Office..... re-moving these programs from Start-up DOES NOT RE-MOVE THE PROGRAMS and these Programs will will work as usual when needed. The only change is that the Programs are no longer draining the computers resources by "running" in the Background when not being in actual use. This would apply to ANY operating system. Also, if you do not know do not do. Any program that you are not sure of or not sure if it should be Running....do not touch! Since this is not a security issue you may want to ask for advice on the "Start-up" issue in the proper forum where you may receive more help/suggestions on "Start-up".
Secondly: Graphics consume alot of resources on XP. Unless you actually want all the "eye-candy" you can tweak to improve.
Yahoo Mess......have you properly tweaked to your benefit ? Its been years since I used that program but no doubt not much has changed about it.
Thats about all I can offer not knowing your operating system. But do not be frustrated things can usually be improved. But remember "if you do not know do not do".
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