paradise troubles

Hello all, just a quick poll. Thanks in advance.


I've played on paradise for almost 2 yrs, and recently my computer has been very slow, crashes often, and esp paradise- can't even sit down anymore without the comp freezing up. I currently use a p2 450 with windows 98. I'm actually buying another comp (on it's way) for an upgrade, CD burner etc.


My question is this- has anyone out there every noticed similar problems with their computer, that might or might not be due to paradise? I've cleaned up my comp in every way I know (deleting temp internet files, virus check etc) with no improvement. Mind you, this is just speculative at best. I have also downloaded PP several times on my girl's comp, and after each time it slows considerably. Mind you she has a good P3 so memory, run speed etc should not be a problem.


I'm wary of downloading PP again simply b/c of the admittedly flimsy evidence at hand- I want to continue playing but don't want to foul up a new computer if in fact PP could be the reason. ANyone with similar experiences, advice or rebuttals please advise. thanks