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[PinkiPad]

Every time I use my computer, whether I open Firefox or Notepad, it freezes with "not responding." After a minute or so it releases. Then it happens periodically. What do I do to make this stop?

 

[Dwarf]

Could be a memory issue. How much memory have you got in your computer? As it is 32-bit, there is no point in installing any more than 4GB.

 

[karlsnooks]

Pinkipad,

Help us to help you by filling out your system specs. Here is how:

Update your SevenForums System Specs
User CP (located on the top menu bar) |
Your Profile | Edit System Spec (left-hand column)

To gather info, use Speccy (my favorite) or SIW or System Info

ADD the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example,
Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

Provide full windows version info, for example:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

Scroll down and click on SAVE CHANGES.
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[PinkiPad]

Thanks. Downloading and will post tomorrow. I think I have 4 gigs but am not sure

 

[PinkiPad]

Speccy rocks! Filled out all it gave me

 

[karlsnooks]

Good. Now put the info that is in System Manufacturer/Model Number in the OS block

Put the info from Other Info into System Manufacturer/Model Number

Add to System Manufacturer/Model Number the model number info. There is more than one Dell Inspiron Mini Netbook!

SIW is the better product, but the free version doesn't permit copy and paste operations like Speccy does. You do know that you can highlight the desired info such as opposite Version and use Ctrl+C to copy and then use Ctrl+V to paste into the SevenForums form for your system specs.

You might find that Speccy, under Motherboard, has put the number you need as "Version".
In this area, SIW is far superior.

SIW | expand Hardware | System Summary | Computer

 

[karlsnooks]

Now since you are working with a netbook:
My experience with my netbook is:
1. 4 GB is better than 2 GB
2. a SSD is better than a HDD.

Let's hope that we can solve your problem without having to take those steps.

I don't really think that you have 2.44 gb hard disk drive.

Would you please update the size of the hdd? Since a cramped drive can cause problems, that info is rather vital.

Please carry out following:
Install CCleaner:
CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

list of STARTUP PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Windows tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept Startup.txt as file name | SAVE button

list of SCHEDULED TASKS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
enter Scheduled Tasks as File name | Save button

List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Uninstall button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept install.txt as File name | Save button


UPLOAD, as an attachment, the startup.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the install.txt file.

HOW TO UPLOAD
Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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[PinkiPad]

Thanks. Give me a couple of days to do all you ask. Your first post (where you mention SIW) confused me, the second overwhelmed me. I'm only online for as hour or so per day, and after I check emails, do stuff from them, little is left. I'm going to have to list, list, list after installing, so need to coordinate. HDD was 244, maybe the comma was a mistake. I tried to copy from Speccy but could not. Will try again.

 

[karlsnooks]

you highlight the desired line(s) in Speccy using your mouse. You then use Ctrl+C to copy the selected info to the "clipboard". This is followed by using Ctrl+V to paste from the clipboard.

 

[PinkiPad]

I know how to copy and paste! I have no mouse, but when I tried to copy, it would not do it. Will try again though the format has changed from the initial scan. I tried to peruse it to check the ram earlier but it went to NOT RESPONDING when it began to scan.

 

[karlsnooks]

then just keep Speccy and the page where you fill in the specs open at the same time and rely upon the gray matter.

If the gray cells are failing, then you can:
SPECCY | File | Save as text file | Save button

Open the resulting .TXT file and copy and paste from there.

 

[PinkiPad]

You must have a magic program! I have SAVE only. and the choice is NFO (or something like that; closed it) and nothing else. Can't SAVE AS txt.

Installed Physical Memory RAM 2.0 GB

 

[karlsnooks]

Yes. I have a magic program.

The name of the program is SPECCY

The link for SPECCY is in my signature.

Download, install, and run Speccy.

Speccy will take a few seconds to gather info.

AFter the info is gathered, then:
choose FILE in the top menu bar of SPECCY
Choose Save as Text file
SPECCY will present a dialog where a default name and location has already been selected.
On that same dialog is a button with the word SAVE on the button.
Push that button.
The default location is your Documents folder.

This is something that literally thousands have done. I'm sure you can do the same.

 

[PinkiPad]

I installed it the day you gave the link. Under File, I have only: Open, close, save, export, print, exit

I may be slow physically but not mentally!

 

[karlsnooks]

then uninstall, redownload using the link in my signature.

Although more likely is that you are not looking at the Speccy menubar.

 

[PinkiPad]

I am not on my netbook, am on the iPad but will do that tomorrow. My menubar is not like that; it lists what I typed. I installed a free version. But, our menu bars differ and I cannot copy or paste.

You are the informed one with this program. Why does my install differ?

You have a magic program!

 

[karlsnooks]

Well PinkiPad, I have no earthly idea what you have done.

I have and use the free version.

Incidentally, literally tens of thousands have printed out their results with no problems.

 

[PinkiPad]

Ok, so back to my issue. It seems I need more ram. I believe I have one slot from memory and cannot just add to what I have. What do y' all recommend as far as type? I will go to 4gb or even 8gb if the price is right. I am tired of everything freezing on me and waiting for them to defrost.

 

[James7679]

Intel® Atom According to Intel, this processor only supports up to 2gigs of RAM. Also, it's only a single core processor. This type of behavior is common for a product of this level. You will not get the same type of performance typical of a general desktop. Please follow the http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-debugging/96879-blue-screen-death-bsod-posting-instructions.html I know you are not having blue screen issues, but the information it will provide us will be helpful.

The other recommendation that I have is this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219576-clean-up-factory-bloatware.html

 

[Britton30]

In the Start Search rb:type msconfig, tap Enter and open the Start up tab. Uncheck everything except security software and reboot and see if that helps. A netbook with an Atom CPU is meant only for very basic surfing, email, and not too much else, certainly not games beyond Solitaire. some 3rd party browsers use a lot of resources as well.

Until we see what's going on in the background we are shooting in the dark.