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deterioration
About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'deterioration' on WindowsForum.com focus on performance degradation over time. One thread describes packet loss that worsens during use, with troubleshooting steps including modem replacement, wiring checks, and driver updates. Another thread reports graphics quality deteriorating after upgrading to Windows 7 on a Dell Studio 1737, where visuals refresh temporarily when highlighted. These examples illustrate hardware or software issues that progressively impair system functionality, often requiring systematic diagnosis to identify root causes such as network problems or driver conflicts.
Problem:
I've been having packet loss for the past week. This appears to be large packets sent in any consistent pattern.
For example:
Running something like:
ping -l 8192 -t usatoday.com
Would return a time out every few lines. I'm also seeing games flash warnings of packet loss.
My...
I downloaded Windows 7 on my Dell Studio 1737 and now my graphics seem to be deteriorating over time. While they do refresh to original when highlighted, the issue continues. Anyone know if this is related to Windows 7 upgrade ?