My browser is a bit lagging with only one other program running

[Girom]

I attached screenshots of Task Manager. What could be wrong? The fan is running pretty hard too.

 

[matts6887]

If you say the fan is running pretty hard; that signals that one or more programs or processes are using a substantial amount of processor juice. Also, it sounds like you may need to upgrade your ram if it is not maxed out already.

 

[Girom]

I'm using 4GB RAM. Should it be maxed to 16GB?

 

[derekimo]

I'm using 4GB RAM. Should it be maxed to 16GB?

Lets go back to your other thread,

http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/314723-question-about-rams.html

Where it was pointed out that 8GB is the max for your model,

Computer memory upgrades for HP - Compaq Pavilion g7-2323dx Laptop/Notebook from Crucial.com

Now on to another thread where you have two antivirus programs running, and both are still shown in your screenshots above,

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/317154-how-stop-various-antivirus-running.html

 

[matts6887]

Should the ram be maxed you ask? I would say not necessarily maxed but I think it's a good idea to take it up to 8gb at the very least. Because while it can run on 4 that is the very minimum amount and therefore it still will probably be a bit laggy because of
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