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1113678 2010-06-26 01:30:00 AMD Athlon XP 1700+
1.48Ghz
1.21Gb ram

When activating a program the cpu races 90%+ which then stalls the machine.

Why?
and is there anything that can be done about it?

I have defragmented the hard drive but no real change.

Thank you
NZHawk (4093)
1113679 2010-06-26 01:38:00 Could be a windows / BIOS issue. Is Windows up to date Speedy Gonzales (78)
1113680 2010-06-26 01:39:00 yes NZHawk (4093)
1113681 2010-06-26 01:41:00 Whats the brand/model of the mobo? If XP is on it is SP3 on it? Speedy Gonzales (78)
1113682 2010-06-26 01:49:00 SP3 yes
MB brand & model --> will need to get back with you on that.
NZHawk (4093)
1113683 2010-06-26 02:03:00 MB: MS-6390
Chipset Model: VT8375 ProSavage DDR PM 266/ KM266
Bios Version: VT8375-42302e31
Award Modular Bios v6.00PG
NZHawk (4093)
1113684 2010-06-26 02:15:00 Is this it? (h10025.www1.hp.com). If it is, it can only take 1 GB Speedy Gonzales (78)
1113685 2010-06-26 02:36:00 I'll need to compare the picture with actual on Monday.
If is, would the extra ram be a source of problem with the performance?
NZHawk (4093)
1113686 2010-06-26 02:44:00 It may need a BIOS update, if you can find it Speedy Gonzales (78)
1113687 2010-06-26 02:46:00 thank you NZHawk (4093)
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