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Title: Computer Speed
Post by: alftabor on Wednesday 02 March 11 01:27 GMT (UK)

My AMD XP computer and Skype tell me that it runs slowly

What can I do to improve  speed of computer operation to enable me to use Skype successfully
Alf

Title: Re: Computer Speed
Post by: Guy Etchells on Wednesday 02 March 11 07:06 GMT (UK)

Upgrade to a faster processor, add more memory might work, but you do not give any details of your computer.

It is more likely that the old technology used in a computer running XP is not capable of running fast enough for Skype.
You may need a newer computer.

XP was produced from 2001 to 2009, if your computer was made during the early XP era it could be too old to economically upgrade.
If it was made in the later years then adding more memory or even a faster processor chip should work.
Cheers
Guy

Title: Re: Computer Speed
Post by: Calverley Lad on Wednesday 02 March 11 07:39 GMT (UK)

What type of connection do you have to connect to the internet?
Do you have a broadband connection and if so how quick.
http://speedtest.net/
Click on the link above, and select town/location nearest to you. (click on 'star' to start)
(I see looking at your profile your in Australia, select Adelaide for your test location) 8)
Brian

Title: Re: Computer Speed
Post by: [Ray] on Wednesday 02 March 11 09:10 GMT (UK)

Hi all,

From the Skype site itself. ( http://www.rootschat.com/links/0c3i/  )

System requirements
    * PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7, both 32- and 64-bit operating systems.
    * Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
    * Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
    * For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.
    * For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription. 
For best quality  we recommend you use a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down / 512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor.
As a minimum you’ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down / 128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor.


So, does Skype not work at all? Or is it trying to sell you a "goFaster" tune-up package?

KR
Ray

Title: Re: Computer Speed
Post by: alftabor on Thursday 03 March 11 11:27 GMT (UK)

Thank You All
I  have enough info to take this to a conclusion
Alf