figured it out, as it turns out i needed a graphics card with more memory. takes care of all problems. windows 7 is finally happy, as am i. thanks to all who contributed!
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell Dimension 9200
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.66Ghz
- Motherboard
- DELL 0CT017 Motherboard
- Memory
- 4 GB DDR2
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVidia GeForce 8600 GTS
- Sound Card
- Sigmatel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer X203H 20" Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1600 x 900
- Hard Drives
- Western Digital 1 TB HDD
- PSU
- Dell 350 W Standard PSU
- Case
- Dimension 9200 Stock Case
- Cooling
- Case Fans
- Keyboard
- USB Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech USB Mouse
- Internet Speed
- Cable, 20MB/s
- Antivirus
- Avast
- Browser
- Google Chrome and Firefox
