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    Problem with w3v harddrive

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Raging_Bull, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. Raging_Bull

    Raging_Bull Notebook Geek

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    Hey there,

    My w3v is constantly loading, this is even if no programs are running.

    It is not a virus, as i have formatted the entire computer and the problem remains.

    What could be the problem here? its driving me insane...

    Thanks for the help!
     
    Raging_Bull, Jul 30, 2006
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  2. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    By loading.. u mean constantly reading?

    Have you checked what background processes are running / taking CPU time? Maybe start from there to see what's going on...
     
    Darrick, Jul 30, 2006
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    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    def software related. something is accessing the drive.
     
    SRD, Jul 30, 2006
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  4. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    It could be that your running many programs, and have a small amount of RAm, which can't cope, so the hards drive starts to page file. If thats, the case, try to cut down on the number of programs.
     
    Zero, Jul 30, 2006
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    MilestonePC.com Company Representative

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    Are you sure that you disable the Windows update?? or you can disable all the application after a Windows boot up under a "msconfig" and "System Configuration Utility" to see the problem is there.
    Cheers
     
    MilestonePC.com, Jul 30, 2006
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  6. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Be careful when disabling programs under "msconfig". Some may be needed, like a firewall.
     
    Zero, Jul 30, 2006
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    Raging_Bull Notebook Geek

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    thanks for the replies,

    i have disabled all but the essential programs on startup through msconfig so i dont think that this is the case.

    Ram is also not the issue as i have 1gb.

    My brothers computer (w3v) basically has exactly the same programs and install and yet his w3v does not constantly load (ie the loading light doesnt flash constantly as mine does) when the computer is just doing nothing. ie no programs open.

    :confused:
     
    Raging_Bull, Jul 31, 2006
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