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Johan Smith

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Hi,

I have a old computer, it has been making problem, the problem is very slow so after formatting I install the windows 2000 but exist same problem. Can anyone say what problem with my computer.

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I think that now you need to try to reinstall everything on that computer.

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What OP was instlled before 2000?

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It's old!
Older computers will be slower, for a cheap fix replace the RAM and get a new HD, 4GB of RAM and a black WD 500GB can be brought for under $100 (you could probably stretch to 1TB).

Remember to get Black as it is far faster! If you wish to go very fast you could look at SSD (solid state drives) they are fast but costly (a 128GB SSD can cost more than a 1 TB mechanical drive). You are going to have to get a bit fancy, it's really just a matter of opening your case, pulling out the existing RAM and adding the new RAM. Then you have to plug in the new HD to the power supply unit (big square box with lots of cables) and run a SATA lead from it to the motherboard.

WARNING: Doing the stuff I have described here will void your computers warranty in most cases (generally warranties only last for 3 years anyway), I accept no responsibility to the extent permitted by applicable law to the damage that is caused by following these instructions.

Don't worry thou, just Google it.
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