Software

[m45]

why does my windows xp take like 3 mins to shut down i don't have a virus is it because my pc is like 6 years old

[XL]

There can be many reasons.... various windows patches do add up.... a few things you can do....

• run disk clean up
• run defragmenter

Also consider getting your memory up to 3gb.

[m45]

thanks for awnsering but i have a question i currently have a 512mb ddr ram because my pc is 6 years old i belive the most i could do becuase there is to ram slots is buy 2 1gb ddr ram so then i well have 2gbs of ram. i do i know if my pc well support ddr3 or ddr 2 ram sticks

[XL]

I not a memory specialist, so I'll let others join in....

• are there CMOS limitations?
• are the memory chips socketed or soldered?  You may need to open up your case to see what's inside.

Anyways, XP isn't designed to go above 3gb..... as a result, I'm suggesting you stop at 3gb.  http://members.cox.net/slatteryt/RAM.html

Perhaps after 6yrs, it's time for a new machine.... XP is no longer supported by Microsoft.

PS.... I love XP!

[m45]

yeah my ram comes out very easily it just snaps in and to thing hold it there. i didn't know xp can't go over 3gb. and yeah i love xp guess its time to move on to windows 7 possibly i hear is good and has a xp mode . or maybe il  get a mac