I shutdown the system first, then I startup system and close (ctrl-alt-delete) all running programs, except Explorer, making sure resources are high 98%. I've never had to shutdown my modem, but you could try that also. Also defragging HD might help also.
I have Win 98, 128RAM, 13GB with 8.5 left. Run McAfee,AdAware, Spybot and Yahoo DSL.
I have been using Steinberg WaveLab for recording vinyl to disc and then to CD.
I have stutters (randomly) after recording to Hard disc). It usually is when I'm recording a long song. I've tried disabling scheduling agent, and McAfeee with some success. But, I was wondering if my DSL modem (Speedstream 5100) could be trying to reconnect to the internet and be causing this stuttering? I've heard that DSL randomly does checks (don't know what they are called) for activity. Will physically shutting off my modem prevent the stuttering? Is there another explanation for the stuttering?

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