I am pretty well a complete idiot where computers are concerned, but for five years I have somehow struggled on. However I now have a problem which I really don't understand. My ISP is AOL (9), and have Windows 98SE. My computers Systems Resources Available is playing me up and is causing my computer to grind almost literally to a halt. When first logging the SRA is around 60-70%, dropping to 40-50% when on the Internet. Gradually it dwindles to as low as 18% (record so far!!! ) My computer has a 256Mb memory. I have tried removing all programmes I dare to take out (and understand). I have defragged, cleared everything out, etc etc, but still the problem carries on. One thing I have noticed is when I check what programmes I have running, REALPLAY is often indicated up to 15 times!!!!!! even though I haven't been near the programme. Rmoving them doesn't seem to make any difference to the SRA. If I log out of the Internet and return then return, the SRA increases...then starts dropping!!! I have Avast Anti Virus (freebee) and the usual AOL Spyware. Here is my present AOL 'SYSINFO' and you can see the SRA is at 46%. The rest is double dutch to me. Is there anything significant I should look for? Before logging off a few minutes ago it was 19%!!! PLEASE, any replies most gratefully received, MUST be in words of one syllable!!! (LOL) SYSINFO Code: TotalDiskDrives=4 DiskDrive0=Floppy Drive A: DiskDrive1=HardDiskDrive C: FreeSpace: 8085 MB , TotalSpace: 9756 MB DiskDrive2=Floppy Drive D: DiskDrive3=CD-ROM Drive E: Processor=x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 3 SysResources= 46% free Memory=255 MB total (75% load) OS=Windows 98 4.10 (Build 2222) Video=800 x 600 , High Color (16 bit) Browser=Microsoft IE Build 6.0.2800.1106 Multimedia=CD-ROM , Sound NumSessions=1136, 1315, 656 NumAbnExits=30.0%, 7.0%, 17.0% InstallDate=09/07/05 AppSerialNum=49595024 OrigVersion=4156.921a SessionSpeed=291717 bps Version=AOL 16.4156.5017 gb (a) AppFolder=C:\PROGRAM FILES\AOL 9.0 DataFolder=C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_AOL 9.0 Memory=255 MB total (77% load) SysResources= 46% free FreeDiskSpace= 8077 MB Video=800 x 600 , High Color (16 bit) Error1=14:46:47 10/01/06 End of document reached. Do you want to start from the beginning? Error2=18:48:26 08/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://www.purina.co.uk/newsletter/aug06/article4.jpg' Error3=21:12:01 08/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://img.spamarrest.com/img/clear.gif' Error4=18:48:26 08/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://www.purina.co.uk/newsletter/aug06/article3.jpg' Error5=18:48:26 08/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://www.purina.co.uk/newsletter/aug06/redbar1.gif' Error6=18:48:26 08/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://www.purina.co.uk/newsletter/aug06/clear.gif' Error7=13:51:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://alertswp.aol.com/images/en/gb/aol/d/shared/logo-1.gif' Error8=13:51:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://alertswp.aol.com/images/en/gb/aol/d/shared/space.gif' Error9=18:48:26 08/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://www.purina.co.uk/newsletter/aug06/arrow_red.gif' Error10=18:48:26 08/30/06 ADP: invalid embedded image, SRC='clear.gif', ID='N/A' Error11=13:34:48 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/securityCenter/imgShield_25x25.gif' Error12=18:48:26 08/30/06 ADP: invalid embedded image, SRC='clear.gif', ID='N/A' Error13=13:40:27 08/01/06 ABSyncError:202 Error14=13:40:14 08/01/06 You have not completely filled out this form. Error15=13:34:01 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/securityCenter/imgShield_25x25.gif' Error16=13:34:01 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/buttons/btnRespondNow.gif' Error17=13:34:01 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/logos/ebay_95x39.gif' Error18=13:16:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://uk.ebayobjects.com/1a/ebay.uk.ebay.uk.rtq/home;tile=1;sz=1x1;ord=2079242921?' Error19=13:16:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/securityCenter/imgShield_25x25.gif' Error20=13:16:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/buttons/btnRespondNow.gif' Error21=13:16:07 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/logos/ebay_95x39.gif' Error22=12:37:47 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://uk.ebayobjects.com/1a/ebay.uk.ebay.uk.cem/home;tile=1;sz=1x1;ord=1292751802?' Error23=12:37:47 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/securityCenter/imgShield_25x25.gif' Error24=12:37:47 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icon/iconBlueStar_25x25.gif' Error25=12:37:47 10/01/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/logos/ebay_95x39.gif' Error26=12:27:25 10/01/06 FP Sync: ConfigErr: HTTP/1.0 566 <Via_AOL_TurboWeb_Cache> Error27=12:26:40 10/01/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error28=11:09:07 10/01/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error29=08:45:00 10/01/06 Attempt 1) [Added by AutoFix] The access network failed to properly respond. (24-04-44-035) Error30=21:15:56 09/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://uk.ebayobjects.com/1a/ebay.uk.ebay.uk.rtq/home;tile=1;sz=1x1;ord=1474341366?' Error31=21:15:56 09/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/securityCenter/imgShield_25x25.gif' Error32=21:15:56 09/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/buttons/btnRespondNow.gif' Error33=21:15:56 09/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icon/iconTealStar_25x25.gif' Error34=21:15:56 09/30/06 Mail Read: 'Red X' image, URL='http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/logos/ebay_95x39.gif' Error35=18:49:59 09/30/06 Attempt 1) [Added by AutoFix] An error occurred while we tried to connect you to AOL service. (24-04-32-058) Error36=18:39:18 09/30/06 That name is already in use in the current folder. Please choose a different name. Error37=16:42:33 09/30/06 FP Sync: ConfigErr: HTTP/1.0 566 <Via_AOL_TurboWeb_Cache> Error38=21:02:43 09/29/06 FP Sync: ConfigErr: HTTP/1.0 566 <Via_AOL_TurboWeb_Cache> Error39=15:25:19 09/29/06 0 : KERNEL32.DLL + 0xb9a6 (0xbff7b9a6) 0002:000029a6 Error40=15:25:19 09/29/06 1 : COMM.DLL + 0x18afa (0x60018afa) 0001:00017afa Error41=15:25:19 09/29/06 2 : COMM.DLL + 0x14125 (0x60014125) 0001:00013125 Error42=15:25:19 09/29/06 3 : MSVCR71.DLL + 0x9565 (0x7c349565) 0001:00008565 Error43=15:25:19 09/29/06 4 : KERNEL32.DLL + 0x18f20 (0xbff88f20) 0002:0000ff20 Error44=11:04:07 09/29/06 Your email has been saved into the EBAY purchases folder in your Personal Filing Cabinet. Error45=11:01:38 09/29/06 FP Sync: ConfigErr: HTTP/1.0 566 <Via_AOL_TurboWeb_Cache> Error46=11:00:41 09/29/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error47=11:00:22 09/29/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error48=11:00:02 09/29/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error49=10:59:54 09/29/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync Error50=10:59:48 09/29/06 FP Busy Syncing, unable to request a sync CommPortName=COM4 ModemName=Intel(R) 536EP Modem 11 MaxBaud=The port is busy, can not detect Maximum speed. script1=08:49:52 08/26/06 C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_AOL 9.0\TOD\3912.phx success1=1 script2=12:17:42 09/07/05 C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_AOL 9.0\TOD\3615.phx success2=1 script3=11:56:43 09/07/05 C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_AOL 9.0\TOD\3427.phx success3=1 Device1=AOL Broadband Connection Device2=Intel(R) 536EP Modem on COM4, ModemSetupString: AT&F&C1&D2W2"H0%C0, PPPSetupString: , AlwaysReconnect: TotalLocations=5 Location1=TotalConnections: 1, Name: home, Tries: 1 Connection1 at Location1=Name: DSL connection, Tries: 2, Device: AOL Broadband Connection Location2=TotalConnections: 1, Name: home 1, Tries: 1 Connection1 at Location2=Name: DSL connection, Tries: 2, Device: AOL Broadband Connection Location3=TotalConnections: 1, Name: home 2, Tries: 1 Connection1 at Location3=Name: DSL connection, Tries: 2, Device: AOL Broadband Connection Location4=TotalConnections: 1, Name: home 3, Tries: 1 Connection1 at Location4=Name: DSL connection, Tries: 2, Device: AOL Broadband Connection Location5=TotalConnections: 1, Name: Added by AutoFix, Tries: 1,Current Location Connection1 at Location5=Name: DSL connection, Tries: 2, Device: AOL Broadband Connection CPUMake=Intel P3 CPUSpeed=732 USB=Detected NIC=Detected Plugin1=Name:Viewpoint, Version:3, 2, 2, 26 Plugin2=Name:QuickTime, Version:6.5 Plugin3=Nameirect Draw, Version:4.07.00.0700 Plugin4=Name:Windows Media Player, Version:9.00.00.2980 Plugin5=Name:Shockwave Flash, Version:7,0,19,0 Plugin6=Name:Real Player , Version:6.0.12.857 aolcom1 aolcom2 aolcom3 aolcom4 aolcom5 sysinfocom1 sysinfocom2 sysinfocom3 sysinfocom4 sysinfocom5
Arrgh! I just typed a massive reply and its gone and made it dissapear. *sigh* Hi, imperfector. Before I begin my waffle again. i) You say you're low on resources but how is this affecting your computing? Is your system slowing down?? Can you be more specific to what your concerns are? ii) What was the name of manufacturer you got the PC from. iii) I've found that you can have programmes running without them appearing on the list of active programmes menu! A real drain! Alex
Hi Alex Thanks for the reply. I thought my posting explained in detail how it was effecting my PC. I can't really explain it any better. The PC just grinds to an almost halt. I had hoped someone could explain why I kept getting unwanted programmes from starting up.
To stop programs to start when ur computer starts... go to RUN and type msconfig under startup tab, uncheck any program which you dont want to start when your computer starts and then apply. Also, if you have uninstalled programs and they are still coming then go to your programs folder and delete their remaining bits as well if they have left... Also download one registry cleaner to remove all the registry files of those programs.....
