Computer Lags, But Has Fresh Memory

[Dramamine]

hey. i'm new to the forums and I was recommended here because
my usual forums (gladiator antivirus) could not figure out a solution
to my problem...or even what my problem is the first place.
so i'm coming here in hopes that someone knows whats going on with
my computer.

the problems:
- the major problem and most obvious one is that when i play music
(no matter on what media player) it lags and chops up as it plays,
usually toward the end or beginning of a song, but sometimes throughout.
- i bought brand new RAM (2 G) to try and doctor this, and my computer
now has 2113M RAM...but it doesn't act like it that much.
- lately, this problem seems to have evolved where my computer will
even be lagging in simple explorer tasks like browsing folders and files
within windows. for example, i could click a "send" button on the internet
or something similar, and it will take a good 5 seconds or so for the button
graphic to actually "push" in. another problem is happening right now as i
type: my keyboard is behind on what i'm actually typing.

Here are the specs for my computer:
- Dell Dimension 2400
- Only TWO years old
- Windows XP Operating system
- Intel Celeron Processor

any ideas?
thanks,
Geoff

 

[soulesschild]

Ouch celeron processor.

You might have some spyware/malware, maybe if you have the time, do a clean format is always the best option. If not, scan, defrag, etc.

 

[Dangman]

Well, do a virus, spyware, and adware scan to make sure that none of those items are slowing down your system.

Though I think a full reformat and reinstall is in order.