Can't Decide If You Hate It or Love It? Here's What To Do!

[chefann]

I don't know if it is just my computer or what. Is anyone else having issues with ppp taking a long time to initially load?
I have cleaned my disks, defraged and made sure that all of my updates are current. Anyone have any suggestions.

It takes a while on mine, too. Amanda (pamperedalf) posted in another thread that Brandon in tech support mentioned that it runs really well on new machines, but can take a while to start up on older models.

You should also make sure you have a LOT of RAM installed (.5GB or more).

I think they should have posted a recommended minimum system so we could avoid the slow processing.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

I don't know if it is just my computer or what. Is anyone else having issues with ppp taking a long time to initially load?
I have cleaned my disks, defraged and made sure that all of my updates are current. Anyone have any suggestions.

I had a hard time getting it on my computer. My husband says I wasn't holding my mouth right because he didn't have a problem at all. Out of the 10times I have opened it, maybe once was it slow to open.

 

[pkd09]

Last night I sat down and decided it was time to give it a try. I got an error message stating my system was not compatible. I called HO and Tech Support said I need Windows 2000 or above. I still have Windows 95 (works just fine). I know ... get with 2007 and upgrade but I am of the generation that "if it ain't broke ... don't try to fix it". HO said that I probably have about 2 years before P3 is totally implemented. Does anyone know if it is difficult to upgrade an old system (I am not a computer geek) ... expensive? diff

 

[chefann]

Unfortunately, now that Vista's out, you may have to look to find a copy of XP to load on your machine. And you'll need to make sure that you've got enough RAM, fast enough processor, etc. There are a lot of little things to check when upgrading your operating system.

If it's going to be a while before P3 is required, I'd stick with PP and get a new computer in a few months, once some of the bugs have been worked out of Vista. Then it'll come with more memory, etc. and you'll be set for another several years.

 

[jenniferknapp]

Unfortunately, now that Vista's out, you may have to look to find a copy of XP to load on your machine. And you'll need to make sure that you've got enough RAM, fast enough processor, etc. There are a lot of little things to check when upgrading your operating system.

If it's going to be a while before P3 is required, I'd stick with PP and get a new computer in a few months, once some of the bugs have been worked out of Vista. Then it'll come with more memory, etc. and you'll be set for another several years.

I second Anne's suggestion. If your computer is only running Windows 95, it is probably lacking in a lot of other areas as well. When you need to upgrade to a new Operating System, your best bet will be to buy an entirely new system. I am not advising anyone to run out and buy a new computer right now, because of all of the Vista bugs....and it is very hard to find a system that still comes with XP.

 

[chefann]

And waiting gives you a few months to do a few "pay for my computer" shows.

 

[lizcooks4u]

Sysems With Xp

I second Anne's suggestion. If your computer is only running Windows 95, it is probably lacking in a lot of other areas as well. When you need to upgrade to a new Operating System, your best bet will be to buy an entirely new system. I am not advising anyone to run out and buy a new computer right now, because of all of the Vista bugs....and it is very hard to find a system that still comes with XP.

Very good and what not systems still at TigerDirect.com with XP; I don't usually purchase warranty pkgs, but these machines are either overstocks or refurbished and in this case I did purchase the warranty and very glad I did. I thought I bought an overstocked/or recertified computer as I've had nothing but bad luck with refurbs in the past, not computers but other products, luckily for me I get a cash card to buy whatever I want at TD. I'm looking to buy a comparable desktop to my former XP Media Center (has built in like TIVO without the extra svc charges, I run cable thru my computer and download my shows!!!) Anyways, I'm looking to get the same machine with the Vista one, then my laptop is XP which I really like and new computer will have Vista Just thought I"d share.

btw: When I upgraded, probably just a coincidence my desktop ran extremely slow and when I bought add'l memory 1 GB to go with my 512 MB my system died Luckily I still have my laptop which I don't care for, too big of a screen etc but I"m working

My computer that died was a Gateway XP Media system the best I"ve ever owned and the least expensive too. $ 434.99 with tax/s-h.

Liz

 

[lizcooks4u]

any ideas??I don't have time to look up, yes being lazy too and forgot tonite was Grey's Anat. going to go watch soon.

Anyways, I'm entering in show under P3 and want to enter either Consultant Gift or on acct and can't find it ?? any ideas??

TIA;

Liz

 

[lizcooks4u]

Just Figured It Out I just figured out how to get consultant gift and acct to come up. DIdn't play around enough I'm trying to finish up so I can go watch GA

 

[whitetiger]

Pp#I don't like it, either. I try to play around with it but it keeps locking up my computer. It works very slow, tech support was no help they say it is my contection to internet, that is crazy I have the highest speed in my area

 

[pamperedharriet]

Glad you got it Liz. I entered another show today and will be submitting it tomorrow after I get the last payment. The more you use it the more comfortable it is and faster to do the steps. I had to add payments and all and found it very easy to do.