re: HP Compac Labtop system is slow Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 5:40 am Windows Vista Annoyances Discussion Forum Posted by Charlie Hadden (1338 messages posted) Start with the simple items first. I would suggest running 'system Configuration' and selecting the 'Diagnostic Startup'. Then you can hopefully reboot without the encumbrances and overhead of al of the installed devices and software. You may then start up while engaging only one of a few items at a time till you find your problem. If on the first startup you do not perceive a desired result though you may be looking at something in the system files, registry or a mechanical problem. For these you would try first MS free onetime Beta run of their "live Onecare" found online. It is the only registry check/repair I trust. Other third party reg checkers are still trashing machines right and left. For testing the physical devices you have to either get software for or electronic equipment to start checking things like memory and just about everything else. It is not unusual for laptops to suffer similar problems from excessive overheating caused by letting the machine sit on restrictive surfaces like a sofa or bed where they do not get good air flow. This can cause perminent damage. And the list goes on. Written in response to: HP Compac Labtop system is slow (Marty: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 4:13 pm) There are presently no replies to this message. All messages in this thread [show all] HP Compac Labtop system is slow (Marty: Mon, Jun 8, 2009, 4:13 pm) re: HP Compac Labtop system is slow (Charlie Hadden: Tue, Jun 9, 2009, 5:40 am) re: HP Compac Labtop system is slow (NigelHH: Fri, Jun 12, 2009, 12:41 am) Reply or follow-up to this message Search this forum Start a new thread on a different subject Report abuse of the forum Return to the Windows Vista Discussion Forum