Windows 7 x64 Ultimate using only one core of T5600 core 2 duo

And thanx for everything so far, you've been amazing!

-so yeah, did that and no change.
Admittedly though the services.msc trick did improve system performance, but its still ridiculously slow.

I'm thinking of trying all this with an x86 version of Windows 7, but somehow I don't think it'll do the trick since the installation process itself is really slow.

ANy other ideas guys?

Should I consider giving up?

Well I downloaded an x86 version and tried running the installation and it was still immensely slow.
I just don't understand how a BIOS upgrade can do something like this? Ok, it got two cores going, but the system is wasted because of all the ferocious lag!!

I dunno! the only thing I can think of doing is going back to XP, if that doesn't work, I'll throw this piece of junk away and get something else...when I get enough money of course.

Is that it, or should I do anything else?

Has anyone got any more ideas?
Please

Jacko have you tried running on just one stick of RAM? I'd give it a go especially if the RAM is by different manufacturers..

Did that, put the 2GB in the primary slot like, I think it was you, said earlier in the thread.
RAM works great, but the CPU is still firing on all cylinders!

So,...no real change!

In rare instances, certain malware can carry over to a new install of Windows even when a format had been done. To defeat this if this is what has happened, use Killdisk to low level format the entire drive first. Then install Windows after doing that. Be sure to backup anything you want to keep to another medium too. Of course, be careful with whatever you save since it could be compromised.

Great idea! Otherwise known as 'zeroing your drive'. This process basically put's the drive back into factory condition..

Active@ Kill Disk Hard Drive Eraser. Low Level Format.

I'm also thinking that if the above doesn't work then the answer probably lies in the bios somewhere. Some setting or other must be really off for it to be acting this way.. Have you tried running the bios at default settings? (apologies if i'm repeating myself)

I've been looking through the HP forums but not found anything yet. You could always try posting in there yourself? :

Operating systems and software - HP Support Forum

I also did a little searching through the database and windows 7 does not come up for your machine. XP does, Vista does but not Windows 7. Being that's the case could you please just indulge me and run the compatibility ?

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows