Re: laptop is suddenly running very slowly

Check it for virus and adware. Check Task Manager for any processes using an
unusual amount of cpu time. Check device manager for any indication of a
problem. Check eventviewer application log and system logs for any warnings
or errors.

"Jackie D" <jackied@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E0244960-56B9-4C49-A431-8B063D9161BB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi
>
> I have a laptop with 11 GB of hd space and 35% free. I'm running XP home
> and
> I haven't loaded any new programmes on to it but it is suddenly running
> VERY
> slowly. Programmes are taking upwards of half an hour to open and the
> desktop
> icons keep refreshing at a very slow rate.
>
> I've checked the defrag option but it doesn't need to be defragged. I've
> got
> rid of all the temporary files and other rubbish. It hasn't made a bit of
> difference. Does anyone know what I can do to speed things up?
> --
>
>
> Many thanks
> JD


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