The Problem May Be Located

[calliopes_pen]

The problem with the computer may be that we're running out of RAM. We've had this computer for years, and it apparently doesn't have enough memory anymore.

That, and too many programs running and scanning for viruses at the same time. McAfee, and Webroot and Spyware Doctor. Turned two out of three of those off, and currently it's running perfectly. (Cross your fingers!)

Despite that, Dad's going to check around for someplace that still sells computers with Windows XP on them, since I don't want one with Vista. I've heard too many bad things about it.

Dad says has a strange coupon for Best Buy, where you can go there two hours after they close and shop as much as you wish to. Sounds weird to me, but he'll do that on Sunday night.

Comments

[newnumber6.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've heard multiple virus protection programs can lead to memory problems - maybe it's something to do with each worrying that the other might be altering a file and so they keep scanning things repeatedly just to be sure.

[calliopes_pen]

Yes, I think that's definitely it. One turns on to check for updates while another is doing the same thing, while I'm trying to go to another site. The computer finally couldn't handle the stress, I guess.