No Cure for a Slow Computer?

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Published on 2012-04-14T01:28:56Z Indexed on 2012/04/14 5:33 UTC
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I have a laptop with the following specs:

2.2gHz dual-core processor. 4gb of DDR2 Ram. 180gb HDD space.

I have tried everything. I have reinstalled the OS. Installed Ubuntu with Lubuntu, LXDE, Gnome Classic, Unity 2D desktop. I have even tried downgrading to XP with all non-critical processes and services turned off. Even with the most stripped down version of Ubuntu it heats up and the fan starts churning. I'm out of ideas. I have tried everything. If you have any tips, please help. :'(

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