My computer is running like garbage. Any help?

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Feb 4, 2003 | 11:44 PM

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Kwando

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Reformat you HDD and install XP.

Feb 5, 2003 | 12:00 AM

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1a-race

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Originally posted by Lee355
Win 98

So, Windows ME would be the way to go?

lol

Feb 5, 2003 | 04:39 AM

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WestSideBilly

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Originally posted by Lee355
Well I took the advice of my father and I'm sticking with Win 98 - However I did go through my ctrl-alt-del list and closed just about every program I didn't need and that freed my memory up to 80% free. I also haven't defragged in a very long time so I'll have this going overnight. Thanks for everyone's time with this.

Lee, disregard your father's advice (in this case). You're wasting your computer using 98. 98 (along with 95 and ME) has a horrible memory allocation system, along with a litany of other issues. Upgrade to 2000 or XP, as they are more stable, handle having multiple large programs open much better, and have a better memory allocation system. Unless you are a die-hard gamer, win98 is garbage, especially on a system as good as yours.