Laptop Issues: Audio Skipping & Slow Loading - XP & Wireless

[Dooga Blackrazor]

My laptop is having serious issues. Audio is skipping (more depending on what I am running) and it is taking longer to load things and to start up (an excessive time to start up).

I had this problem before and did I system restart, and that fixed it. A day or so later the problem returned, and I did a system restart. The problem still exists. My friend who knows more about computers had no idea how to fix it, but he assured me that it is unlikely to be a hardware problem (especially since it was fixed and came back)

I run Xp and a wireless connection. It is a new computer (a month old or less) from ibuypower.com and I cannot think of anything I did to cause the problem. 2.2 Mhz processor and 2 gigs ram.

Seriously annoyed.

 

[Dooga Blackrazor]

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Thanks

 

[ravenprp]

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing these issues with your laptop. It sounds like you have already tried some troubleshooting steps, such as a system restart, but the problem persists. It's good to hear that your friend doesn't think it is a hardware issue, but it's still frustrating to have these problems on a new computer.

One thing you could try is updating your audio drivers. Sometimes outdated or faulty drivers can cause audio skipping. You can usually find the latest drivers on the manufacturer's website or by using a driver update software.

For the slow loading and startup time, it could be due to a lot of programs running in the background or a lack of storage space. I would suggest checking your task manager to see which programs are using the most resources and closing any unnecessary ones. You could also try freeing up some space on your hard drive by deleting unused files or programs.

Since you mentioned using a wireless connection, it's also possible that your internet connection is causing the slow loading times. You could try connecting to a wired connection to see if that improves the speed.

If none of these solutions work, it might be worth contacting the manufacturer or bringing your laptop to a professional for further assistance. They may be able to diagnose and fix the issue more accurately.

I understand how frustrating it can be to have these problems on a new computer, but hopefully, one of these solutions will help resolve the issue. Good luck!