Re: laptop is suddenly running very slowly

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Hi

Thanks. I'll try that and let you know how I fair.
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Many thanks
JD


"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Have you checked your drive for inconsistencies ? (Chkdsk).
> If run and indicates a corrective run with the /F or fix qualifier
> be sure to have your personal data backed up. While Chkdsk
> can fix issues with drives it can also remove data to make the
> drive error free.
> Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
> From within the Command Prompt (type) Chkdsk C:
> If issues are found with the Read-Only mode of Chkdsk it will
> suggest a more comprehensive run using Chkdsk C: /F This can
> only be done prior to XP fully loading and will queue up the job
> to run at the next system boot. Answer Y, when prompted to
> do so.
>
> "Jackie D" <jackied@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:C0DAF634-13A9-43BA-9B61-61D873F7E5B0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi
> >
> > Have both running and removed all the spyware they found. Any other
> > suggestions?
> > --
> >
> >
> > Many thanks
> > JD
> >
> >
> > "CD" wrote:
> >
> >> Install and run AdAware and Spybot Search and Destroy.
> >>
> >> "Jackie D" wrote:
> >>
> >> > 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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