slowed down computer

Sway · 07-10-2004, 11:29 PM

This is a little off subject but I hope you guys can help me. I have a computer that is on almost 24/7 that runs WinMX (like Kazaa). After a about a day or 2 my computer starts to slow down and programs start to freeze, but after I restart every thing is back to normal. Does anybody know what causes it to slow down and what I can do to fix it?
Comp. Specs.
P4 2.4GHZ
512mb ddr ram
20 gig(main disk) + 80 gig (storage for WinMX)
Gforce 4 fx 5800

Please Help!!

awh4992 · 07-10-2004, 11:50 PM

p4 slows down when its gettin super hot, maybe that's the problem? or maybe ya have a memory leak someplace.....

Sway · 07-11-2004, 12:15 AM

heat isnt the problem, my computer runs pretty cool, and its olny shows 5% of the cpu while running WinMX. thanks for the reply

BTW, im running Window XP Pro

EBFoxbat · 07-11-2004, 12:39 AM

WinMX (at least this is true for me) does leak memory and fillllllled my computer with (junky) temp files. Check memory status for winmx when its slow... just hit crtl+alt+del and find winmx.exe on your list.... it starts at about 19,228 K (for me)

Sway · 07-11-2004, 12:44 AM

yeah it was like 35mb for me, so does anyone know how to fix this problem or make it not so bad?

brandon · 07-11-2004, 12:46 AM

"so does anyone know how to fix"

stop using WinMX and raising the cost of broadband service in your area

Sway · 07-11-2004, 07:31 PM

any other suggestions to fix my problem?

eatyummypuppies · 07-11-2004, 10:37 PM

www.suprnova.org

Sway · 07-12-2004, 03:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eatyummypuppies

www.suprnova.org

Im sticking with WinMX

eatyummypuppies · 07-12-2004, 05:19 PM

Then you have failed.

MatrixPC · 07-12-2004, 05:26 PM

If the software leak memory, send it to the developers so that they can fix the problem.
You only have 2 options: Don't use it or schedule reboot daily.

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