Help! My Laptop is on a Go Slow

Christine Ramsay on Sep 13, 2011

Tags: cleaning discs, Cookies, defragmenting, history, laptop

The frustrations of an extremely slow laptop last week almost brought me to screaming pitch, so I went out and bought a new desktop. What a difference.

I’m feeling so stressed and ready to scream

As I sit at the desk in dismay.

I’ve got writing to do and e-mails to send

And so much else to complete today.

But my computer seems to be on a go slow

And will not respond to commands.

All the tasks that I usually need to do

Have been taken right out of my hands.

I’ve been given so much good advice

From friends both near and far.

I’ve been told to clean discs and registry

And defragment, which seems quite bizarre.

I’ve removed lots of history and cookies,

Though I haven’t got much idea

Of what all this means or what it will do

Or if it’s a panacea.

I think I will have to close down for the night.

Perhaps it just needs a good rest,

And when I come on in the morning

I will no longer be feeling so stressed.

I’ll switch on with some trepidation

To find everything’s working like new,

And all the jobs that I had to put on hold

I then will be able to do.

IT’S STILL NOT WORKING!!!!!!!!!

THAT’S IT! I’M GETTING A NEW COMPUTER TODAY!

Christine Ramsay 13.9.11

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webseowriters on Sep 13, 2011
lovely poem
Saurav Banerjee on Sep 13, 2011
Wish you all the luck with your new computer. I am sure you would be able to do wonderful things with it.
mtrguanlao on Sep 13, 2011
Haha,I feel for you Miss Christine! That’s always been my dilemma with my computer and my son said it’s because of my internet connection. I have nothing to do but to be patient with it,better this than nothing at all,lol! But hubby is so kind to buy me a new laptop,yehey! But the new laptop is still with him in Alaska,yay!
Debra. on Sep 13, 2011
Hahaha! I know the feeling, Christine. I simply had to buy a new one.

Thanks for the chuckle~)
Phoenix Montoya on Sep 13, 2011
Aw been there. Its really annoying. Well, hope you get soon Cristine and a lovely write as always.
Eunice Tan on Sep 13, 2011
This face, that our laptop go slow is really annoying.
Sharif Ishnin on Sep 13, 2011
Have cookies and milk is what I do when I have a situation like this one.
Anuradha Ramkumar on Sep 13, 2011
I just loved it CR.
wonder on Sep 13, 2011
A slow laptop generates lovely poems.
petercurtis97 on Sep 13, 2011
Good luck with your new computer Christine. I purchased a new one some time ago and gave the old one to my wife. She loves it cuz we are both used to it. I got a Dell laptop and am very happy with it
CHAN LEE PENG on Sep 13, 2011
Ya, it was annoying to open a slow laptop.
Suni51 on Sep 13, 2011
Congratulations for you are going to have a new computer today. Wanna give your old one to some poor one like me? I can manage with a slower one.
Socorro Lawas on Sep 13, 2011
My computer is also getting stubborn!
ittech on Sep 13, 2011
thanks for this
Atanacio on Sep 13, 2011
I feel your frustration.. and when that happens I call the Geeks… Hope you have better luckwith your new comp.. Cheers
Melody SJAL on Sep 13, 2011
At least you were able to write a poem about it. Enjoyed it, Christine.
LoveDoctor on Sep 13, 2011
Sorry to hear about your frustration. Try restarting your computer. It should work better.
Mike Godfrey on Sep 13, 2011
Loved the poem.
My laptop has 2 speeds – slow and even slower. I’m sure it sits there poking its tongue out at me.
Hope the new one is behaving.
sylviagaile on Sep 13, 2011
Hello there Ms. Christine! I love this poem, the rhyme, the meters and the words! I am also a teacher like you and glad meeting you here!
toomanysounds on Sep 13, 2011
A piece with a universal message. Laptops are such stubborn little s… so-and-sos.
beingwell on Sep 13, 2011
Keep your cool christie. Perhaps you need a new one.hihihi…
lumadsipat on Sep 14, 2011
hehehe it is moving… literally moved me to check on list of laptops as i need a new one too!
Lady Sunshine on Sep 14, 2011
LOL. Been there, done that.
Starpisces on Sep 14, 2011
very fun post as usual. Yah, can understand the frustration, to smash it is the best but heart pain, lol.
Ruby Hawk on Sep 14, 2011
Christine, I hope a new one clears up your problems. My computer gave me fits yesterday and it’s not old enough to replace. I think mine needs some updating or something.
Tulan on Sep 14, 2011
My computer has it’s days. Some days I could pull my hair out, but that would do no good and I’d be bald headed.
CA Johnson on Sep 14, 2011
I loved your poem. I know how you feel. My computer was acting up yesterday too. I was ready to scream or throw something because I had to keep restarting it. It is working for now and I hope that your computer will be back to normal soon.
Jimmy Shilaho on Sep 14, 2011
Good for you my friend, at least the frustration is over.
Christine Ramsay on Sep 15, 2011
Thanks for your wonderful comments everyone. I love my new computer. It gives an instant response. It’s amazing.
LadyElena on Sep 15, 2011
I am glad you are enjoying your new computer. Hope it has a warranty too.

Nice poem.
Gail Nobles on Sep 15, 2011
I know just how you feel. If I decide to buy a new one, I’m getting another operating system. It will not be Windows. Every time you update, everything else gets out of date. I can’t afford to buy a new computer each time this happens.
athena goodlight on Sep 16, 2011
That’s one of the reasons why I’m so loyal to desktops. Besides, a laptop can only give me limited a monitor size. Nice work!
papaleng on Sep 16, 2011
I have been there too. It is really irritating. Thanks you have a brand new one.
FX777222999 on Sep 17, 2011
Been experienced too, I feel you.
AngelaFaith on Sep 17, 2011
Well explained with beautiful poetry!
LCM Linda on Sep 18, 2011
Interesting poem. I also had some problems with laptop. My first laptop refused to cooperate and gave me no choice, but to dump it. The 2nd one was a little bit better, it pretended to die and the repair gave it a hit. It is still in service at the moment.
LCM Linda on Sep 18, 2011
Interesting poem. I also had some problems with laptop. My first laptop refused to cooperate and gave me no choice, but to dump it. The 2nd one was a little bit better, it pretended to die and the repair gave it a hit. It is still in service at the moment.
johnnydod on Sep 18, 2011
I think Microsft build a go slow in there OS so that we have to get another puter.

It seems no mater how often you clean up and de-frag the dam thing gets slower and slower.
johnnydod on Sep 18, 2011
Of course it should have been “Their OS”
macherie on Sep 18, 2011
im having the same problem as well..arghh
carissimi on Sep 22, 2011
I know the feeling..
J M Lennox on Sep 27, 2011
I’m so glad you bought a new desktop and are enjoying it. I was going to suggest some computer housekeeping (as described above) but because I tend to waffle on so much in emails, I thought I would probably end up confusing you. Good for you – you solved your problem.
Angry Bulk on Sep 29, 2011
I used to be a techncian. First thing to do is always restart your computer!
Joe Ram on Sep 30, 2011
You’ve taken the ultimate step!
Adrn0919 on Oct 6, 2011
Understanding the frustration some time it is best to just spend the money. Good write.
yes me on Oct 13, 2011
A nice fun write once more Christine hope your new lap top cheers you lots
Diamond Channing on Nov 5, 2011
How true this is. I was in your shoes about a year ago and also bought a desktop! Nice article.
Diamond Channing on Jan 17, 2012
I sure can relate you on this. I too decided to just get a new one.

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