Slow computer and RAM issue

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  1. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1

    Slow computer and RAM issue


    Hi, so i am facing a very annoying issue and that is that my computer is slow. Another issue on top of that is that when i launch a video game that meets my PC specs, it usually minimizes constantly and/or crashes due to "lack of memory".

    My PC has 4 GB of RAM and Garry's mod requires 2 GB of RAM. While the game is on i dunt hve anything running except for steam. Any help?

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #2

    Please fill in your system specs completely. It will help others help you.

    Use this tutorial by Brink.

    System Info - See Your System Specs


    From your specs.
    Antivirus Fix-it utilities
    Fix-it is not a security program or Anti virus program.

    Let us know exactly what security programs you use.
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  3. Posts : 1,269
    Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
       #3

    Not surprised a likely born 2009 system is running slow, especially if not maintained. {This includes a lot of details}

    Beware the 5700 is a series not an actual card model#, and it came out in 2009, so it's ancient in PC hardware terms, and wasn't a good gaming card in 2009.

    Also, Video RAM and PC RAM are too different animals/factors, if it said requires 2 gigs of Video RAM, your video card is likely a 1gig. (I looked up the game, someone claimed it ran on a 16 year old system, so discounting this as highly unlikely)

    If I had to guess, you're probably running an old video card driver, that is first place I would be looking.

    ...and what Layback Bear said to get further guidance....

    Check out the specs on Layback and my PCs, details....
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  4. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Pro x64 sp1
       #4

    Fix-it utilities ? When I see products that claim to repair the registry, optimise and speed up computers - I want to reach for my gun . . .

    A quick search found a ton of complaints along the lines of 'Fix-it Utilities broke my pc', 'Waste of money', 'Don't buy this' etc
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  5. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #5

    Fix-It Utilities does include an antivirus program, probably the Viper engine that SystemSuite uses. Only problem I had that got me away from it is the av can't be omitted during install. Company told me to uninstall what I had first and because of the requirement to maintain an Internet connection I was sanely reluctant to do so.
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #6

    Thanks for the information about Fix-It Utilities.
    Never heard of it and I don't remember anybody on the forum using it.

    That is two things I have learned in the last 10 min.
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  7. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Alright i updated my profile for my system specs. Take a look:


    Computer:
    PC/Desktop

    Computer Manufacturer/Model:
    custom build

    OS:
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1

    CPU:
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz

    Motherboard:
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5K

    Memory:
    4 GB RAM

    Graphics Card:
    HD Raedon 5700

    Sound Card:
    AMD High Definition Audio Device

    Monitor:
    HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor

    Screen Resolution:
    1680x1050

    Hard Drives:
    1. Hitachi HDE721064SLA360 ATA Device
    2. ST3250620AS ATA Device

    Antivirus:
    Kaspersky Anti-virus

    Browser:
    Google Chrome


    And yes, im starting to believe that "Fix-it Utilities" is probably the reason why my PC literally started to break down. I bought it when it was on sale for $20 at some local store so yah.
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  8. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #8

    And yes, im starting to believe that "Fix-it Utilities" is probably the reason why my PC literally started to break down. I bought it when it was on sale for $20 at some local store so yah.
    Your mention of Kaspersky does confirm the possibility. You can't have 2 or more installed antivirus programs running at the same time, cause conflicts and possible data loss or program issues.
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  9. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Berton said:
    And yes, im starting to believe that "Fix-it Utilities" is probably the reason why my PC literally started to break down. I bought it when it was on sale for $20 at some local store so yah.
    Your mention of Kaspersky does confirm the possibility. You can't have 2 or more installed antivirus programs running at the same time, cause conflicts and possible data loss or program issues.
    Fix-it utilities says that it requires a separate anti-virus program. So i already had Kaspersky and therefore installed that since fix-it utilities does not have its own built in anti-virus program (at least what it said when i installed it)
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10


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