my computer's a sloth.
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my computer's a sloth.
okay i'd like to say that i have some computer skills, but I can't figure this one out. my computer is acting like a sloth- i mean its slooooooow: dell inspiron 9100 running P4 Hyperthread (2) 3.2 ghz processors, 100 gig hd (40gig used), 1 gig ram
xp pro sp2. Ati Radeon 9700 graphics
defragged, cleaned, restore points cleared, virus checked, spybotted, adawared, process killed- pulled the fans, cleaned them- i cant figure it out
its regularly running or subjected to running:
autodesk 2006
rhino
3ds max 7
sketchup 5
agi 32
corel graphics suite x3 (adobe CS2)
office
f150online.com
any ideas on how to get it up to its capability again, or why its soo bogged down?
Justin
xp pro sp2. Ati Radeon 9700 graphics
defragged, cleaned, restore points cleared, virus checked, spybotted, adawared, process killed- pulled the fans, cleaned them- i cant figure it out
its regularly running or subjected to running:
autodesk 2006
rhino
3ds max 7
sketchup 5
agi 32
corel graphics suite x3 (adobe CS2)
office
f150online.com
any ideas on how to get it up to its capability again, or why its soo bogged down?
Justin
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Have you dumped the prefetch?
Start/run type (prefetch) delete all files in that folder.
You can also do your temps
Start/Run type (%temp%) delete all files in that folder as well.
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There maybe one or two files that will not give you access to delete them. That's ok just skip over those.
Start/run type (prefetch) delete all files in that folder.
You can also do your temps
Start/Run type (%temp%) delete all files in that folder as well.
Edited to add:
There maybe one or two files that will not give you access to delete them. That's ok just skip over those.
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Originally Posted by PSS-Mag
Have you dumped the prefetch?
Start/run type (prefetch) delete all files in that folder.
You can also do your temps
Start/Run type (%temp%) delete all files in that folder as well.
Edited to add:
There maybe one or two files that will not give you access to delete them. That's ok just skip over those.
Start/run type (prefetch) delete all files in that folder.
You can also do your temps
Start/Run type (%temp%) delete all files in that folder as well.
Edited to add:
There maybe one or two files that will not give you access to delete them. That's ok just skip over those.
my temp has got 29 files totaling 709 kb's
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Originally Posted by BalogUK
my prefetch has got 65 files, 4.85mb
my temp has got 29 files totaling 709 kb's
my temp has got 29 files totaling 709 kb's
I know AutoDesk and Correl are both memory hogs. if they are loaded in preftech then they are still using memory even when you not running them. I dont know the rest of the programs listed.
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alright, ive dumped my prefetch- and my temps- as for my virtual mem. page file, its set at 1534mb to start, and 2500mb max (what should it be)
theres nothing abnormal in my process set- currently 52 pros. consuming 2% (that dropped from 10% when i cleared my prefetch)
when all those programs are running, they easily consume 200-500K of mem a-piece
theres nothing abnormal in my process set- currently 52 pros. consuming 2% (that dropped from 10% when i cleared my prefetch)
when all those programs are running, they easily consume 200-500K of mem a-piece
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system errors- every 6 minutes i have a atapi error- the device\ide\ideport1\failed did not respond within timeout period
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sorry....i am a sloth too...I did not want to read all the posts previous to mine....so....
.....I would recommend formating and reinstalling everything.......ze****lly clean.....
.....I would recommend formating and reinstalling everything.......ze****lly clean.....
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Dont pay any attention to him ^^^. LOL
It wouldn't fix your error anyway, it going to go into DMA by default in windows 2000 or newer machines.
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Error Message:
ATAPI Error Parity error on device \IDE\IDEport1
Translation:
You may see this error message if your Windows 2000 system or newer contains an ATA66 hard drive that is set to use DMA (direct memory access) transfer mode, and ATA66 DMA transfer mode is not supported by the computer’s onboard IDE (integrated drive electronics) controller.
Solution:
To solve this error you can install a separate IDE controller that supports ATA66 DMA transfer mode or you can change the current IDE controller’s transfer mode by following these steps:
1. Right-click My Computer and then select Manage to launch the Computer Management console.
2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, find System Tools and click the plus sign (+) beside it to expand it. Find Device Manager beneath System Tools and select it.
3. Find and expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller in the right pane and then double-click the appropriate IDE controller.
4. Select the Advanced Settings tab and choose the PIO Only setting from the appropriate device’s Transfer Mode drop-down list.
5. Click OK, close the Computer Management console, and then restart the computer.
Id bet a beer that will solve your sloth problem too.
Dont pay any attention to him ^^^. LOL
It wouldn't fix your error anyway, it going to go into DMA by default in windows 2000 or newer machines.
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Error Message:
ATAPI Error Parity error on device \IDE\IDEport1
Translation:
You may see this error message if your Windows 2000 system or newer contains an ATA66 hard drive that is set to use DMA (direct memory access) transfer mode, and ATA66 DMA transfer mode is not supported by the computer’s onboard IDE (integrated drive electronics) controller.
Solution:
To solve this error you can install a separate IDE controller that supports ATA66 DMA transfer mode or you can change the current IDE controller’s transfer mode by following these steps:
1. Right-click My Computer and then select Manage to launch the Computer Management console.
2. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, find System Tools and click the plus sign (+) beside it to expand it. Find Device Manager beneath System Tools and select it.
3. Find and expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller in the right pane and then double-click the appropriate IDE controller.
4. Select the Advanced Settings tab and choose the PIO Only setting from the appropriate device’s Transfer Mode drop-down list.
5. Click OK, close the Computer Management console, and then restart the computer.
Id bet a beer that will solve your sloth problem too.
Last edited by PSS-Mag; Apr 7, 2006 at 03:26 PM.
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Just for kicks...power down the system. Open up the case, unplug the power and the IDE cable form your CD/ROM drive.
Fire it back up, see if it is still running slow.
ATAPI errors usually point to CD/ROM drives.
Fire it back up, see if it is still running slow.
ATAPI errors usually point to CD/ROM drives.