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Cool, I have tried CCleaner.. but last time it Jacked up my computer and programs didn't run right...
I'm not having a Memory Problem I'm just curious if there is a reason why at times the computer LAGS like I have 100s of programs open, when there isn't any. sometimes even Text Lags. Its a real Drag (Pun Intended). Eventually it fixes itself... that is why I was wondering if I could turn off the CPU scaling so this wouldn't happen anymore, Hopefully. This is pretty common if I leave the computer on for a few hours, Restarting does fix the problem... but it returns when the computer has been on for a while without being used. Odd. After a few minutes off using the computer it will also speed up like it alocated more processer usage.
I have used Spyware, Adware, Virus, Spam, ETC... Removers, I do the System Tools Stuff... and I even rid all the Start up programs. I have all the Windows updates and a Drive that doesn't need Defragging.
The best I can think is the CPU Scale thing... but who knows, because this should fix almost instantly when I get away from the Screen Saver. Or I could just Blame Windows... Which would also fit.
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Well disable the screen saver...cause that can take lots of resources...
specifically your video card may be the one overheating....or taxing other resources...
video\gui is really big in XP\vista you you need to stack the board and video card with memory............I find great performance boost with these 2 up grades
Really comes done to the primary function of the machine ...........is it just a screen saver? have you tryed some of the power saving options?
slow down can also be attributted to hardware and the over heating of the CPU...or box in general.
Dont you just hate it when you focus on or troubleshoot a software issue and it ends up being hardware ;)
Have done it too many times myself :(
MLF
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Hmmmm,
MLF is on the money IMO. Cancel screensaver and power saving (in the BIOS as well as 'doze).
You did not say, but your comments make me suspect that this is a laptop?
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No its not a laptop... but I can understand if its the video card or the Screensaver. I have Dual Monitor Setup with Nvidia GForce 5200 Dual 128mb, and Intel Celeron 2.53 GHZ. I will try turning off the screensaver and adjust the power options accordingly. It shouldn't be overheating, as I have multiple fans directly on the Chip and in the case.
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Hmmmm,
Sorry, I got confused by your reference to CPU scaling. I have seen that feature on laptops where it deliberately runs slower on battery power.
From what you have said I get the impression that this behaviour is fairly sporadic, and that it seems to happen when the machine is pretty much idle. Neither of those would be consistent with temperature or power supply problems in my experience.
It sounds rather as if there is some background process cutting in and conflicting with something else? I would look at my background processes and services and look to see what has permission to "phone home";)
Go here: http://www.tweaknow.com/products.html
and get Ram Idle LE. Set it so it doesn't really try to do anything........... something like recover 64Mb when usage is 764Mb and CPU is below 5%.
When you experience your lag, right click on the tray icon and tell it to recover 256Mb. See if that gets rid of the lag?
You have probably already done this, but use Event Viewer to look at your logs for any clues.
