[space_avian]

When I get on the computer, shut it down, try to open a program, or use the internet, my computer is slow as dial up and sometimes even freezes up. Norton says that the memory usage is high. I'm assuming that is different than disk space because I have most of my disk space free (210 GB free, 292 total). So probably it has to do with running processes going on, most of which I have no idea what is necessary or not. I only have norton for an antivirus program so there shouldn't be conflicts there.

Here's my system info.

Windows vista- Business, service pack 2
Processor: AMD Athelon 64 X2 dual processor 5200+ 2.60ghz
RAM: 1.00 GB
System Type: 32 bit OS

I don't know what kind of logs you might need to fully evaluate the situation so this is all the info I have right now. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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Memory usage is high? its probably norton hogging it all. Also, how about upgrading to win7? vista isn't a very good OS in my opinon. are you using a laptop also? Adding some ram should alleviate some pain,

[Gabriel1]

Memory usage is high? its probably norton hogging it all. Also, how about upgrading to win7? vista isn't a very good OS in my opinon. are you using a laptop also? Adding some ram should alleviate some pain,

[Macboatmaster]

Your first problem is this
YOU have 1GB ram

That is the MINIMUM to run Vista Business
Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Windows Vista Ultimate

• 1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 1-GHz 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB of system memory
• Windows Aero-capable graphics card

Extracted from this link here

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919183

That means the absolute MINIMUM, it does not mean that the 1GB will run the system you have, it simply means that it will run VISTA Business.

So your first and most important consideration for a smoith running system on which you can work without it being like watching grass grow is to increase the ram to 2GB
depending on how the 1GB is made up - eg two sticks of 512MB -NO spare slots
or 1 stick of 1GB with one spare slot.

Your next consideration and this can if you are so minded be dealt with now

NORTON is one of the heaviest users of resources
There are FREE AV`s that use an awful lot less.


If you decide to deal with the Norton issue first

1. Establish a restore point - see my item 13 on this post
2. Uninstall Norton by going Control Panel, programs and features - find the Norton entry and click on uninstall

3. Go here
https://www-secure.s...n=1&lg=en&ct=us

Run the Norton uninstaller tool
4. Reboot
5. Check that all is working DO NOT BROWSE the internet
6. Establish another restore point
7. Go here
http://windows.micro...rity-essentials

Download and install MSE
8. Reboot
9. Check all is working OK.
Check the green icon for the MSE on gthe taskbar is there - bottom right of desktop
right click OPEN it and check it says system is protected.
10. Check that browser is OK and you can access sites.
11. Go Control Panel and click to open Windows Firewall is it reporting firewall is ON
OR is another fiirewall installed. IF the latter post for advice please.

12. Further advice on ram will be provided when you return

13. How to establish restore point
http://www.howtogeek...system-restore/

[space_avian]

Wow, I didn't think that I was running only the minimum. Well, I guess I'll see about getting some more RAM and maybe switch out the norton.

Thanks for the help, and hopefully this'll get things up to speed!

[Macboatmaster]

Thanks for posting please do let us know how it goes

[Macboatmaster]

space_avian

Just wondered how you went on.

[space_avian]

Well I got a couple extra gigs in and the computer now runs like a dream. And, after the Norton contract runs out, next thing will be to get a less problematic antivirus program. Thanks for all the help!

[Macboatmaster]

Thanks for posting, I am pleased you have noticed the difference

When you decide to replace Norton - here for your consideration are a few choices.
http://www.geekstogo...yware-software/

Good Luck with it