[python-win32] More details of Python Win degredation

[R. Alan Monroe]

>> > What I see:
>> > Python Win loads very slowly.
>> > On debugging I get a LoadBarState failed - LoadBarState 
>> failed (with 
>> > win32 exception!).

>> It's a longshot, but try running Sysinternals Filemon and/or
>> Regmon to see what your programs are doing in the background. 
>> Those have helped me troubleshoot loads of problems.

> Here's another long shot, but since this has just started happening
> recently (I assume the same machine with Server 2003 and now Win2k?), it
> could be a hardware issue.  You might try running the Prime95 torture
> test over night.  It will stress test your CPU and memory and if any
> errors occur, you know you have a problem with your hardware.  Here is
> the link:
> http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm


Good idea. Also try http://www.memtest86.com/

Alan