25 Steps to a Faster PC
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3.  Make sure you have a fast enough processor.

Only Windows XP will show you how fast your processor is, again see the image on the right.  For other versions of Windows, try the free MyCPU from: http://www.seelhofer.ch/mad/.  It will give the CPU speed.

500 MHz Processor is really the minimum these days.  If you have less than this, spare yourself some frustration and buy a cheap new computer for $350-$400 from Dell, HP, Compaq, E-machines, or Gateway. 

You'll be much happier.