Computer Problem

[--Spam--]

Didn't know exactly where to put this but this is my problem:

I have this older computer running Windows ME (I know, crappy OS) and after you use it for a while, the hard-drive would constantly grind. It would not stop unless you force the computer to turn off (by truning off the power). So does any one know a solution to this problem? My parents use this computer and it has been driving them crazy (and me too).

I have a Windows 2000 Professional CD. Is it time for an OS change?

One more question. Would Windows 2K run on a computer with these specs:

- AMD K6-2 @ 450MHZ
- ~ 55MB RAM

[Virtualbody1234]

Not enough RAM for Windows 2000.

[--Spam--]

After installing (if I do) would increasing the virtual memory (swap) do any good?

[Lite]

Still not enough RAM

[cwctv]

the hard-drive would constantly grind

That's hardware not software, I would be more bothered about getting any files off of there that anyone needs before the drive retires for good.

Its not a seagate by any chance ?

[Virtualbody1234]

The constant grinding is because you don't have enough RAM.
Your computer is constantly using the swap file.

[SciManAl]

Yes get some more ram, sdram is pretty cheap anyways so just get yourself some more...

[--Spam--]

Originally posted by cwctv@8 February 2004 - 00:42

the hard-drive would constantly grind

That's hardware not software, I would be more bothered about getting any files off of there that anyone needs before the drive retires for good.

Its not a seagate by any chance ?
It is Seagate.

Why do you ask?

[--Spam--]

Guess I'll try Windows 98.

[clocker]

Amazing.
It's not often that you hear of some upgrading to Windows98 these days...

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by --Spam--@7 February 2004 - 20:36
Guess I'll try Windows 98.
Your swap file will still be used quite a bit with Windows 98 (grinding).

Also use Windows 98 Second Edition.

[tesco]

Originally posted by clocker@7 February 2004 - 21:57
Amazing.
It's not often that you hear of some upgrading to Windows98 these days...
IMO, windows 98 IS an upgrade from windows ME lol.

[peat moss]

My little girl is running win xp on a k6-2 300 mh with 512 mb pc133 just fine ty

Just upgrade your ram its cheap now

[peat moss]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004+8 February 2004 - 08:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ROSSCO_2004 @ 8 February 2004 - 08:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-clocker@7 February 2004 - 21:57
Amazing.
It&#39;s not often that you hear of some upgrading to Windows98 these days...
IMO, windows 98 IS an upgrade from windows ME lol. [/b][/quote]
Second edtion yep it is :D