Yes it will lower your temps, but you should also get a cooling pad for your laptop. They work magic :)

Here is a selection of them for relatively cheap....

Try opening regedit.
Click start > Run > type in regedit and enter.
Go to the following files and check them. I think it's the second one, it will say something about dont show folder options, etc....

I would suggest closing zonealarm and getting a little laptop cooling pad for like $15 bucks.

You can do one of these...

1. Put the program into your startup folder
2. Go to Start > Run > Type Msconfig then under Startup, make sure your anti-virus programs have a check beside them.
3....

hmm reinstalling didnt work, try restoring ur pc to whenever ur aim was fine....?

try that.

Try making sure your Sound spec's are turned up. It could mean you need a new sound card...but if your sound worked on ur previous OS, it should work on XP. Try going into control panel>sound and...

It could be your processor speed, With low processing speeds, lag and freezing can occur frequently in downloads and installations. Also, make sure your not running alot of programs when you do it,...

If you have your OS disk, then re-install Windows XP, that will fix it, or try restoring your computer to when Window started correctly.

Also, try running a Virus scanner, Make sure you dont have any spyware running. Also, make sure you dont have so many programs in your start up folder, and dont make alot of programs start up when u...

If he still has his (OS disk), the windows xp installation disk, then he can re-install his windows and that should fix it.

yeah, try in safe mode, or re-installing your operating system.

do a system restore, about a month ago :). Just make sure your restore you computer to whenever it didnt stall any.

Also,when you do repair, it keeps your HD and your files. When you re-install it, i believe it gives you the option to keep files or delete them permanetly...

Make sure that the install shield is not in your start up folder..If this doesnt help, i have a few more things that could help ya out.

If you have the O.S. (win xp) disk, re-install it or repair your current windows. You can also try re-installing any programs that arent working when u click them. Hmm. ill try and find some more...

Lets see. Try going to programs>acessories>system tools>SYSTEM RESTORE restore it back a few days ago :) It should work fine then

If its not letting you delete the file, i suggest getting Bulldog Scanner :) It tells you what programs are virus's and what programs are trying to connect to the internet from your computer. It also...

Yes, the computer i am currently on was a 32mb and just had a newly installed cable modem, the modem requires atleast 128mb to work correctly. Now it has 160mb ram and there is still major lag. One...

What is causing your lag, is your connection i would think. I currently dongraded to dial-up and i have a major decrease in gaming speed. I suggest switchin back to high speed internet. Also getting...

If that doesnt solve ur problemo, try restoring ur cpu back to when it was fine :)

Try, updating ur current explorer, if you have the win/xp disk, Pop it in, and either over-write it or do the windows xp repair. Your cpu usage could be sky high also, which doesnt allow many things...

Or go to your control panel, click Sounds-Advanced, then try messing with them until ur sound clears out a bit.

I had the same problem recently! Heres a few things that can fix it. 1- Re-Install windows if you have the disk
2- If u remember when ur cpu usage was normal, do a system...

Everything is perfect, sometimes it shows up whenever u still have a previously installed printer. If the icon is annoying enough to you..do this. Right click right around your icons in the bottom...

I fixed the probablem last night, i did system restore and it fixed it fine. Also, i have a keylogger installed on my computer and spyware. They logger installed is from me, it prevents others to be...

There are a few bot screennames. They talk to you like a real person, and talk about some weird things. Have you downloaded the new version of AIM? If she keeps IM'ing you, just block her,lol

Some games require programs like java,macromedia, etc...well i know you know that but, updating them seems to help some. Also, minimizing the screen cuts down the lag on most games. Your internet...

go to tools, internet options, privacy, try turning your cookie blocker down a few levels, that might help? Ill try and figure it out if it doesnt

one word can fix your problem. STOP ZILLA its one of the best pop up blockers ive ever seen. I never get any pop ups. It has a free trial, then u have to purchase it, but its well worth it in the...

hmm...did you go to Add Hardware, in the control panel? That could help you out. If it still is messed up, and your computer isnt working, try doing system restore, while your old memory is...

you could re-install your windows xp, or system restore back to when it was fine. Also you should have a antivirus installed on your computer if you already dont. That happened to my computer a while...

alrighty, most keyloggers people make are under the C:/, if its a .exe or .jpeg ..etc. then it could likely be a keylogger. If i was you i would delete it, norton doesnt detect some keyloggers. My...

I just registered for this forum, to find out help on how to solve my problem with cpu usage overloading. My computer has been fine until about 3 days ago. It started getting real laggy, and my...