GUI lag problems. hardware issue maybe?


  1. rpresley
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    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    GUI lag problems. hardware issue maybe?


    For the last few week i have been getting terrible lag when opening programs, manipulating files around, and opening context menus. Sometimes it takes up to a minute to open the start menu. I'm using a fresh install if windows 7 pro 64bit and am not receiving any errors in the event viewer. Any ideas if this could be a hardware fault?
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  3. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Welcome to the Forums.
    How new is the install? It sounds more like some malware.
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  4. rpresley
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    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    Just a few days. The weird thing is that i can still play games like bf3 perfectly, but just going through files is a terrible laggy mess
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  6. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Some hardware tests to run.

    Graphics card:
    Video Card Stress Test with Furmark

    Hard drive(s):
    Pick one for your HDD brand or use Seatools.
    7 Free Hard Drive Testing Software Tools


    RAM (memory):
    This will require memtest on a bootable CD or USB stick.
    RAM - Test with Memtest86+
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