Help with slow computer

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For the past few months my computer has been running very slow and jerky
whenever I start up any program. It's really bad during Windows start up.
Watching the Task Manager, anytime I start up a new program, CPU usage shoots
up to 100% causing everything to slow down. I also have problems streaming
video (movie previews, etc.) without the videos jumping and skipping
excessively. I've tried defragging, cleaned the hard disk, run Spybot and
Adaware as well as Registry cleaners (Registry Mechanic and CCleaner) and
searched for viruses with AVG and nothing seems to work. I've also
downloaded and installed all new drivers for everything in my computer. I'm
currently running on XP Media Center Edition. I just want to be able to use
my computer because it's gotten to the point where I am ready to throw it out
the window due to frustration. If anybody can assist with this, I would
greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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