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28-01-2008, 11:03 PM

Hey there hitman;

I'm assuming you are using Windows XP and are occasionally restarting your
computer to recover your memory. I am also assuming you have at least 512 MB
of RAM and have no more than 3 or 4 icons (including your firewall and AV)
in your system tray.

If not, take steps to rectify by removing programs that are needlessly
starting when you start your computer. Closing programs that are not being
used.

Window has a problems know as 'diminishing resources'. This was more
prevalent with Windows ME and prior however is still happens with Windows
XP. When programs are opened and closed, you lose a small amount of memory
ehich is recovered when you reboot. The point here is even if you use
hibernate or standby, save your work and restart you computer at least once
every couple of days or so.

Click on [Start] then Programs then Startup. If your startup folder contains
any programs, decide on which of these - if any - you really need windows to
start for you. (Remember they eat your memory once started).

If there are programs there which you want to remove from the startop
folder, Click on [Start] then right-click on Programs the click 'Open All
Users'. This will bring up the following folder 'C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs'. Right click next to (not on) any of
the icons in the folder and click on New/Folder (alternatively, in the menu,
click on File then New then Folder). Name the folder 'StartupOld'. Move any
programs from Startup to Startup Old. You can always move them back later if
you need to.

Next, if you use chat programs, find the preferences or options and remove
the checkmark from anything to the effect of 'Start with Windows'

Next, if using Outlook Express (and some other email clients), click on
Tools, then Options and uncheck [ ] Automatically Log on to Windows
Messenger.

After restartig your computer, see if things are better with your FrontPage.

You can also:

Click on [Start] then Run then type in MSCONFIG and click [Ok] or enter. Go
to the Startup Tab (in XP it's the last tab) and note all the programs which
are starting automatically each timeyou start your puter. Don't uncheck
anyhing dealing with your AV program, mouse or keyboard of not using OEM
mouse/keyboard. You can safely uncheck things like Adobe Update Mgr, Adobe
download manager, TV Now, Direct CD, HotBar, qttask, taskbar and almost
anything else. Don't worry, you can always recheck them later if you find
you lose a feature you like. Clcik on Apply or OK then the Retart button
which will pop up. When you puter restarts, a pop-up will inform you that
you are using selective startup bla... bla... bla..., check the box that
says 'Don't show this' and OK to dismiss the message.

If you still need better performance for your FrontPage, Right click on 'My
Computer' then 'Properties' then go to the 'Advanced' tab. Click the
[Settings] button under performance. Then go to the 'Advanced' tab and click
the [Change] button. You are now at your Virtual Memory settings page.
Virtual Memory or VM is a reserved portion of your hard drive, which you
allow windows use like RAM. If 'No paging file' is checked, then uncheck it.
Note (and write down) your current paging file size (the initial and max
size). Select O Custom size and increase both initial and maximum sizes by
say, 10%. (you can increase or decrease later). Click the "Set' button to
place the new settings into effect.

Now if that doesn't get your FrontPage moving along, if you are using shared
resources hardware, such as a video card, you can enter your bios and reduce
the amount of RAM allocated to the card (or increase) for better video
performance. If you have a 256MN shared resource card and you are allocating
256 from your ram, your going to need more RAM or lower the setting in BIOS
to lets say 128MB....
This dows not pertain to high-end video cards which have their own memory.

Hope this helps you out a bit.

Good Luck

Bob Spiteri
Webmaster

"hitman1j" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:04fefb38aaf893e2936ae1d603d27142@nntp-gateway.com...

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what might be happening with my
Frontpage 2002 program??? Everything works just fine until the file
size of my "htm" page reaches the 75 KB mark. Once this occurs, the
whole program slows down to the point where the keystrokes take up to 5
seconds to appear on screen. Typing takes forever at this speed!

This was not a problem until today, when the Frontpage program required
me to update the program with the current Microsoft update.

Can anyone lead me in the right direction for a possible fix??? I've
been all over the internet looking for troubleshooting tips, and no
such luck.

Thank you.

--
hitman1j
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28-01-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
Bob Spiteri Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Problem with Frontpage 2002 acting very slow!!! Hey there hitman; I'm assuming you are using Windows XP and are occasionally restarting your computer to recover your memory. I am also assuming you have at least 512 MB of RAM and have no more than 3 or 4 icons (including your firewall and AV) in your system tray. If not, take steps to rectify by removing programs that are needlessly starting when you start your computer. Closing programs that are not being used. Window has a problems know as 'diminishing resources'. This was more prevalent with Windows ME and prior however is still happens with Windows XP. When programs are opened and closed, you lose a small amount of memory ehich is recovered when you reboot. The point here is even if you use hibernate or standby, save your work and restart you computer at least once every couple of days or so. Click on [Start] then Programs then Startup. If your startup folder contains any programs, decide on which of these - if any - you really need windows to start for you. (Remember they eat your memory once started). If there are programs there which you want to remove from the startop folder, Click on [Start] then right-click on Programs the click 'Open All Users'. This will bring up the following folder 'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs'. Right click next to (not on) any of the icons in the folder and click on New/Folder (alternatively, in the menu, click on File then New then Folder). Name the folder 'StartupOld'. Move any programs from Startup to Startup Old. You can always move them back later if you need to. Next, if you use chat programs, find the preferences or options and remove the checkmark from anything to the effect of 'Start with Windows' Next, if using Outlook Express (and some other email clients), click on Tools, then Options and uncheck [ ] Automatically Log on to Windows Messenger. After restartig your computer, see if things are better with your FrontPage. You can also: Click on [Start] then Run then type in MSCONFIG and click [Ok] or enter. Go to the Startup Tab (in XP it's the last tab) and note all the programs which are starting automatically each timeyou start your puter. Don't uncheck anyhing dealing with your AV program, mouse or keyboard of not using OEM mouse/keyboard. You can safely uncheck things like Adobe Update Mgr, Adobe download manager, TV Now, Direct CD, HotBar, qttask, taskbar and almost anything else. Don't worry, you can always recheck them later if you find you lose a feature you like. Clcik on Apply or OK then the Retart button which will pop up. When you puter restarts, a pop-up will inform you that you are using selective startup bla... bla... bla..., check the box that says 'Don't show this' and OK to dismiss the message. If you still need better performance for your FrontPage, Right click on 'My Computer' then 'Properties' then go to the 'Advanced' tab. Click the [Settings] button under performance. Then go to the 'Advanced' tab and click the [Change] button. You are now at your Virtual Memory settings page. Virtual Memory or VM is a reserved portion of your hard drive, which you allow windows use like RAM. If 'No paging file' is checked, then uncheck it. Note (and write down) your current paging file size (the initial and max size). Select O Custom size and increase both initial and maximum sizes by say, 10%. (you can increase or decrease later). Click the "Set' button to place the new settings into effect. Now if that doesn't get your FrontPage moving along, if you are using shared resources hardware, such as a video card, you can enter your bios and reduce the amount of RAM allocated to the card (or increase) for better video performance. If you have a 256MN shared resource card and you are allocating 256 from your ram, your going to need more RAM or lower the setting in BIOS to lets say 128MB.... This dows not pertain to high-end video cards which have their own memory. Hope this helps you out a bit. Good Luck Bob Spiteri Webmaster "hitman1j" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message news:04fefb38aaf893e2936ae1d603d27142@nntp-gateway.com... I was wondering if anyone can tell me what might be happening with my Frontpage 2002 program??? Everything works just fine until the file size of my "htm" page reaches the 75 KB mark. Once this occurs, the whole program slows down to the point where the keystrokes take up to 5 seconds to appear on screen. Typing takes forever at this speed! This was not a problem until today, when the Frontpage program required me to update the program with the current Microsoft update. Can anyone lead me in the right direction for a possible fix??? I've been all over the internet looking for troubleshooting tips, and no such luck. Thank you. -- hitman1j ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hitman1j's Profile: http://www.techtalkz.com/members/hitman1j.html View this thread: http://www.techtalkz.com/microsoft-frontpage/383495-problem-frontpage-2002-acting-very-slow.html Posted @ http://www.techtalkz.com - Technology and Computer Troubleshooting Forums