I run QB 2001 on a Dell.  After about 2 hours QB runs very slow; at
times the printer gets screwed up; only solution we know is to shut
down and turn off the computer.  Is something "filling up" when QB is
used?  What is a better solution than shutting down?
Thank you
Emile

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Request for Question Clarification by hammer-ga on 17 Jan 2003 15:47 PST

What operating system do you use? Is it Windows 98?

- Hammer

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Clarification of Question by ej1216-ga on 17 Jan 2003 17:55 PST

Yes, W98.
Emile

Emile,

Windows 98 leaks resources like a sieve. Period. So, yes, something is
indeed "filling up". You would also see this if you run a Microsoft
Office product all day. The Windows 98 development environment makes
it impossible for programs to really be good about resource
management. All Windows 98 machines must be rebooted regularly. The
more you use them, the more often you need to reboot.

Your best bet for a real solution is to switch to Windows 2000 or
Windows XP. Both of these are much better about resource mangement.
They are also generally more stable than Win98. You can also make sure
you reboot regularly, to clear your system resources.

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Good luck!

- Hammer

Good answer; I thought it was the QB program itself, apparently it is
the operating
system.
Thanks,
Emile