win xp is working in stops and starts!

[baker]

Lately my win xp system is acting very stopy(if thats a good description) it s working in stops and starts. every four or five sconds it stalls for like a tenth of a second (only noticible when mobing the mouse) This has got rid of my capturing abilities completely.

Any help well appreciated.

Baker

[rsuave5]

ok i had a similar problem. i ran norton utilities to fix any window files that were corrupt and i had several and it fixed them all. i then defragged and optimized and it seemed to do the trick

[Greg12]

I have this prob once in a while. I find a simple reset usually fixes it.

If it doesn't it's a sign my cpu is overheating.

[baker]

Thanks for the reply, I have had this problem for a few months now and so reseting it defenetly aint going to work. As for the first guy, I think you may be on to something. Do you know what fixed it exactly?

Norton utilitties?
How do i make it scan for bad files?

Baker

[baker]

I REALLY NEEDSOME HELP. NOTHING I HAVE TRIED HAS WORKED PLEASE GIVE ME A HAND AS I NEED IT. THIS IS REALLY ANNOYING AS I WAS JUST ABOUT TO DO SOME HEAVY DUTY VHS CAPTURING.

Please help

Baker

[Thwiipp]

try reinstalling windows, a fresh start always helps.

[kayfam]

baker,
This might sound like a stupid question, but have you tried doing a clean install of your OS? You said you've been dealing with this for months, but never mentioned if you did so. Sometimes your better off biting the bullet and reformating.

[baker]

I didn't want to re-install as I alweays **** up when I re-enstall. Looks like I am going to have to do it doh.

Wish me luck and I will soon tell you the result.

Baker