Appinfo using 600,000k+ RAM on 2GB machine
Hey all- About every other time I boot up, Appinfo gobbles up a big chunk of my RAM for a good five minutes. I know I can't really just stop it (it's set to manual right now), but I'm hoping there...
View ArticlePC Startup is Slow After Boot Drive Upgrade
I have a custom built PC with multiple internal HDDs that is taking a long time to boot ever since I upgraded the boot drive. The PC is running W7 Pro 64 bit. The old boot drive was a 128 GB SSD. For...
View ArticleXilisoft Video Converter Ultimate - Only hitting on Xeon #1, not #2?
Hi I have a dual xeon with 12 threads per cpu, 24 in total. My issue is the app hits cpu #1 hard and doesn't address to the CPU #2 so slightly longer encode times, I'm guess more like twice. It only...
View Article2 monitors. 1 off. Performace?
I use a 2 monitor setup. PC monitor and a TV. Most of the time, the TV is off or using a different HDMI input (meaning, it's not connected to the PC). Will this still cause a performance drop? Also, my...
View ArticleMany Applications Not Responding [Moved]
Hi. I just joined the forum because I have the same problem. No matter what software i attempt to use (MS Office, Google Chrome, BBC iPlayer etc) they always give the 'not responding' message and i...
View ArticleWhat triggers an NTFS's folder date change?
I've searched the internet and here and can't seem to find a simple explanation for what action changes the date that explorer attributes as the folder's date for an NTFS drive? Reason: I would like...
View ArticleSystem won't open programs all the way?
I was downloading new drivers for my Graphics card last night and it installed amd-catalyst-omega-14.12-with-dotnet45-win7-64bit and my laptop was set to 640x400 resolution for some reason and since...
View ArticlePerformance: Should I assign processes to cores manually?
Hi My question is related to processor affinity. There's a feature well-hidden in the Task Manager on all version of Windows 7 (and even on Vista and XP I guess) that lets you select which programs can...
View ArticleWindows 7 Repair Fails
Hello All, My PC was running slowly so I ran CCleaner, Windows Defender (from a CD at startup) and cleaned out entries in the registry. For the registry cleaning I used CCleaner. After these steps, the...
View ArticleProblem with System File Checker Tool Results
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I saw a few threads regarding the System File Checker Tool. As my computer has crashed recently, I decided to use the System File Checker Tool to fix corrupted windows files....
View Articleusers and permissions
Hi best wishes to one and all. I have a problem I hope someone can help with, I had trouble deleting a folder on my desktop, it said I needed permission. I am the only user, I am logged in as...
View Articletrying to see why my shutdown is hanging
I'm trying to see why my shutdown is hanging (after services stopped) on this build, and what impact disabling unnecessary stuff has on my machine, but I have a problem. My event viewer only has a...
View ArticleVery slow boot time after logging in
I just updated w/AMD's Driver Packaging Version 14.501.1003-141120a-177998C I am having some problems. The laptop will boot quickly but once I type in my password the cursor/orb in the middle of the...
View Articlebypassing windows error recovery
Hi, Is there anyway this can be bypassed - basically we have windows units are to be on always and power on in AC state after power lose - however sometimes windows boot manager diverts to windows...
View ArticleSuper Duper Slow Shut Down.
Hi All, I've just got this new computer and got updates etc. Now it's super slow shutting down. Takes about approx 2 - 3 mins. I did what other's have taught to change registry etc. still no help. This...
View Articlesfc /scannow corrupt files unable to fix - Log attached
Hi (tom982 or anyone else that can help), So amidst some recent BSOD problems that were resolved with uninstalling BitDefender AV,...
View ArticleRandom Lag, possibly explorer.Troubleshooting issues.
I am currently having issues with random lag on explorer and programs. What it is exactly doing is giving unresponsive for about 30 seconds on programs such as firefox, thunderbird, explorer.exe....
View ArticlePerformance options pop up window
Every time I boot up my windows 7 Laptop I get "Performance Options" window. and I can't set up a paging file My RAM is:4GB I'm booting my laptop with externla hard drive....Is that the problem?? and...
View ArticleWindows 7 RAID 0 (Striping) Performance ?
Hi all. First of all if the thread is at wrong side, mods mercy me :) I am new to RAID and yesterday i wanted to try it and i figured out i can do it from disk managment.(I think its call software RAID...
View ArticleWindows constantly showing "Low Memory"
I have had this computer for the longest time and been playing the same video game (Garry's Mod) for a long time. I have recieved no memory low notification or had the game crash in the process of it...
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