Hi NewsReader2k,

Could be many things causing this. Try these most common remedies:

1. defrag hard drive
2. run a registry cleaner
3. run a registry defragger
4. run disk cleanup
5. make sure you have the most current drivers (BIOS, video, sound,
etc.)

Also try these 3 tips to improve hard drive performance at this link:

'_http://www.vista64.net/forums/tricks-n-tips/59886-how-boost-hard-drive-speed.html_'
(http://tinyurl.com/372cnd)

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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