DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
I've had a terrible time getting onto websites over the past few days. Is there just a lot of traffic volume or should I stick a supercharger on this 'puter? Just wondering if anyone else has been having this problem. :?
High Traffic Volume?
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The Z
Head Chef
I haven't had any problems, either. Maybe your ISP is experiencing technical difficulties or something.
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
Z, I think you might be right, I don't think anything is wrong on my end and the ISP I have only offers slow service (56k, I live in the country.) Nicole, I'm a good boy, I don't visit those type of sites! 
norgeskog
Washing Up
Me too, DC, today it is very slow and it is frustrating. I blame stupid old MSN - they kick me off regularly whether I have been good or bad. I finally quit using hotmail because they now make you enter another code to enter before you can send an e-mail, and that does not let you forward an e-mail to a friend. Ah well, no more ranting......but yes DC it is slow.
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
Norge, I didn't have problems until I updated Windows Security Friday morning, my computer has been going crazy ever since. :? I assume (hope) it's a coincidence.
AllenOK
Executive Chef
DC, what O/S are you running? Was that the Service Pack 2 for XP that you installed? I've heard that lots of folks had problems with that one.
You might want to set aside some time and call your ISP Tech Support, explain what happened, and see if they can walk you through something to fix it. I've had to do that many times.
You might want to set aside some time and call your ISP Tech Support, explain what happened, and see if they can walk you through something to fix it. I've had to do that many times.
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
I have ME, Allen, not sure exactly what to do with it, I'll take your advice and contact my ISP.
norgeskog
Washing Up
DampCharcoal said:
I have the XP, and wish I had windows 98 back, fewer crashes and lock ups then.
Brooksy
Sous Chef
norgeskog said:
Been there, done that.....
Tried ME, went to XP Pro, now I'm back with 98se. Everything is so accessible and easy to use. Especially as I change hardware components quite a bit, XP would go crazy. A real PITA.
Then again, with my old steam driven P3, couldn't ask for a better OS.
If I had my choice, I'd be using an Apple.
Brooksy
Sous Chef
wasabi said:Yes Brooksy.........
A friend of mine just purchased:
PowerMac G5, Dual 64-bit fluid-cooled 2.5GHz CPUs, Dual 1.25GHz front side buses
2 GB DDR-400 SDRAM
2x 250GB SATA HDDs
nVidia GeForce 6800 DDL Ultra 256MB GDDR3 VRAM, the best gaming video card the world has seen.
And, get this:
30" (29.7" viewable) 2560x1600 TFT Cinema HD Flat Panel Display.
and he reckons it is ok.
I started with a II+ then //e and then unfortunately had to go ibm for work. Now I'm retired & can't afford an Apple.
First II+ cost me nearly $A4000 back in 1981 0r early 82 can't remember now
Brooksy
Sous Chef
I told him that as soon as the newness is off it and he's installed XPlane (a flight sim), I'd show how to fly the sucker.
He's also looking out for a force feedback chair.
And he's retired & single (not a throw away)!!!
He's also looking out for a force feedback chair.
And he's retired & single (not a throw away)!!!
Brooksy
Sous Chef
wasabi said:
See you later. Dr Who is on............
-DEADLY SUSHI-
Washing Up
Dr Who???!!!!!! http://www.gallifreyone.com/
I LOVE DOCTOR WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been watching it since 1979.
Which one is your favorite??
http://www.gallifreyone.com/
I LOVE DOCTOR WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been watching it since 1979.
Which one is your favorite??
-DEADLY SUSHI-
Washing Up
Oh yeah.... Damp..... your connection is slow because of a few things.... one: when was the last time you did a defrag? Two: you need to erase ALL cookies and everything in you 'TEMP' folders. three: you either have a virus or spyware OR something messed up your registry. I STRONGLY recommend using something called Registry Mechanic and Spybot AND an antivirus.
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
Thanks a ton, folks! Sush, I did what you recommended and things are a bit speedier although for some reason I'm still having a hard time getting on this site in particular. I'll keep working on it though. Stupid computers. :roll:
Sush, I did what you recommended and things are a bit speedier although for some reason I'm still having a hard time getting on this site in particular. I'll keep working on it though. Stupid computers. :roll:
