Solved New install, fresh install. But very slow

[Elmerfuddude]

Hello all,
I upgraded my desktop to Vista x64 and it runs very slow (formated the hard drive). The mouse moves about the screen like normal but after i click on something it takes like 20-30 seconds to do anything. I had it do windows updates but have not had it on the net outside of that. I did the memory check and all checked out fine. I am certian there is no virus on it, I just think that i have a setting wrong or something. I updated the drivers on th video card, montor, BIOS, thinking that would help. But to no avail. Specs listed below. It is a home brew system. And ran windows xp 32 bit just fine. Everything hardware is the same. The only thing that i did was format HD and install Vista X64 download drivers from net on a diff computer and installed them. It boots up fine. Actually quiet quickly.

MOBO- Asus A8S-X
HD- Mextor 200 gig (Vista X64 is on a 48 gig partition w/ 16.8 left unused on that partition)
Video card- Radeon X1950
RAM- 3gig

Thanks,
Elmer

 

[richc46]

Welcome Elmer
Reading your post carefully indicates that you may have actually upgraded, when you should have made a clean install. If you did not install pursuant to the instructions in this tutorial, back up your stuff and reinstall.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-vista.html?ltr=C

 

[Elmerfuddude]

Sorry i might have missled you. But yes it was a freash new install. Formated the HD..... unless i need to do it some other way?

 

[richc46]

Reading your post, again, I see that you mentioned format, you installed it the correct way. Lets move on to other possible causes.
Try the clean boot first:
Go to search type device manager and look for any yellow warning markers
Download and run malwarebytes, a full scan after you update
Run antivirus scan
Check memory with memtest86
Make sure that you are not over heating.
Try in safe mode; report back if it works properly.
Try a clean boot
Make sure PSU is working properly
If overclocking, restore to original
Test hard drive at company website.
Test in safe mode, does it still happen?
Try with clean boot..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
http://malwarebytes.org/
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic...ing-memtest86/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Troublesho...blems&id=39981

 

[Elmerfuddude]

I will all that you have mentioned. I did try safe mode and it zips along just fine. I will let you know how the other works out. Thanks

 

[richc46]

If it works in safe mode, clean boot may have your solution.

 

[Elmerfuddude]

The clean boot did not help. There was only 3 programs running afetr i hid all microsoft programs. one was my Avast.
The only thing that has yellow warning is my on board sound card. i dont have the drivers for that loaded up yet.
My MOBO has a memory test that i used and it came back fine. But will download memtest86 and let you know it goes.
I am running Malwarebites and will let you know how that goes. Also will install speedfan after malwarebites and let you know.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[Elmerfuddude]

I ran malwarebites and had one listed "PUP.BundleOffers.llQ". So i deleted it and rebooted and still no better.
Memory test came back good.
While playin around in the control panel i clicked on "preformance information" found out my "graphics" & "gaming graphics" were rated at 1... Everything else on the list is rated 4.2 or above. Seems to me i have video card issues.... But I really dont know.
I am loading speed fan and will keep you updated. I installed the new drivers for my video card but still not working.

Thanks again.

 

[Elmerfuddude]

I am on to something!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont have it fixed yet but when i uninstalled the drivers for my video card it ran perfect! well except for poor graphics. lol, anyways let me know your thoughts.

Thanks guys. and gals

 

[richc46]

Test the machine, if it works well reinstall the drivers from the card website.
If it still does not work well go to device manager and select roll back to prior driver.

 

[Elmerfuddude]

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[Elmerfuddude]

How could i test my video card to make sure it has not gone bad? It worked fine on xp 32bit. It is able to run 64bit per the specs. I just had xp at the time of purchase and planed to upgrade when i could.

 

[richc46]

The only thing that I can think of is to try it on another machine.

 

[townsbg]

Try downloading some new graphics drivers for Vista or 7 (preferably Vista) 64 bit. If those don't work try a slightly older version. You cannot use XP drivers. Use the manufacturer's website instead of ATI. I don't recommend getting drivers through automatic updates.

 

[Elmerfuddude]

Thanks guys for all the help! Man i was about to go nuts! Anyways I think i may have found my answer.... read the following thread. I am just 5 years late figuring it out!

x1950xt and vista drivers. any word yet? - Guru3D.com Forums

Its a diff website.... hope i dont make someone mad.... Just tryin to be helpful.

I guess i am headed to get a diff video card. Any suggestions?

AGAIN THANKS GUYS!!!!!