RE: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
Very interesting!
I'm going to contact my wife tomorrow at work and lead her step-by-step
through this process. It's something I'm excited about trying first and
foremost.
Will report back.
Many thanks!
"FClifton" wrote:
> I was having a similar problem, highlighted by deleting a desktop shortcut
> taking like 20 seconds! Searching on the web led me to a discussion about
> cleaning the Recycle Bin. The discussion said that a Recycle Bin with a lot
> of files could slow things down. So I emptied the Recycle Bin, and when I
> did I had a couple of files that wouldn't empty. I ran Chkdsk with options
> checked so that it ran at boot time. Chkdsk found some errors and fixed
> them, and then I could completely empty the Recycle Bin. Since that time the
> slowdown has been eliminated!
>
> "husky86" wrote:
>
> > I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation, so
> > I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas. Here's
> > the problem:
> >
> > In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> > (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> > drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> > experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that it's
> > like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes forever
> > to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or uninstalling
> > programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
> >
> > Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
> >
> > 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> > (Nothing found.)
> > 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire. (Nothing
> > found.)
> > 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> > 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and Registry
> > processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including with
> > the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> > 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> > this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> > 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> > processes associated with startup.
> >
> > Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> > Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
> >
> > We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> > ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
> >
> > My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> > through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex 8200
> > systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> > other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems whatsoever
> > with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated with
> > the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the settings
> > doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed. We don't
> > think that it is a network problem.
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> > pass them along. Much appreciated!
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
husky86 wrote:
> I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation,
> so
> I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas.
> Here's
> the problem:
>
> In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that
> it's
> like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes
> forever
> to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or
> uninstalling
> programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
>
> Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
>
> 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> (Nothing found.)
> 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire.
> (Nothing
> found.)
> 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and
> Registry
> processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including
> with the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> processes associated with startup.
>
> Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
>
> We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
>
> My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex
> 8200
> systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems
> whatsoever
> with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated
> with the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the
> settings doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed.
> We don't think that it is a network problem.
>
> If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> pass them along. Much appreciated!
RE: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
Was able to run CHKDSK and check the trash today -- trash being almost empty
initially and CHKDSK didn't find any errors.
But definitely a good thought!
"FClifton" wrote:
> I was having a similar problem, highlighted by deleting a desktop shortcut
> taking like 20 seconds! Searching on the web led me to a discussion about
> cleaning the Recycle Bin. The discussion said that a Recycle Bin with a lot
> of files could slow things down. So I emptied the Recycle Bin, and when I
> did I had a couple of files that wouldn't empty. I ran Chkdsk with options
> checked so that it ran at boot time. Chkdsk found some errors and fixed
> them, and then I could completely empty the Recycle Bin. Since that time the
> slowdown has been eliminated!
>
> "husky86" wrote:
>
> > I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation, so
> > I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas. Here's
> > the problem:
> >
> > In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> > (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> > drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> > experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that it's
> > like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes forever
> > to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or uninstalling
> > programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
> >
> > Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
> >
> > 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> > (Nothing found.)
> > 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire. (Nothing
> > found.)
> > 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> > 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and Registry
> > processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including with
> > the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> > 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> > this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> > 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> > processes associated with startup.
> >
> > Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> > Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
> >
> > We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> > ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
> >
> > My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> > through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex 8200
> > systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> > other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems whatsoever
> > with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated with
> > the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the settings
> > doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed. We don't
> > think that it is a network problem.
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> > pass them along. Much appreciated!
Re: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
Went through the "Help! My Computer Is Slow!" document very carefully.
Followed every step (if I hadn't taken no steps already). But still no
improvement.
I'm going to be further investigating the idea that there may be programs on
the hard drive that are unknown (as per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315). Will get back to you on this.
many thanks!
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> Help! My computer is slow!
> http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/...r-is-slow.html
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> husky86 wrote:
> > I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation,
> > so
> > I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas.
> > Here's
> > the problem:
> >
> > In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> > (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> > drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> > experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that
> > it's
> > like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes
> > forever
> > to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or
> > uninstalling
> > programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
> >
> > Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
> >
> > 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> > (Nothing found.)
> > 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire.
> > (Nothing
> > found.)
> > 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> > 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and
> > Registry
> > processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including
> > with the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> > 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> > this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> > 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> > processes associated with startup.
> >
> > Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> > Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
> >
> > We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> > ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
> >
> > My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> > through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex
> > 8200
> > systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> > other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems
> > whatsoever
> > with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated
> > with the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the
> > settings doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed.
> > We don't think that it is a network problem.
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> > pass them along. Much appreciated!
>
>
Re: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
You're welcome. You may as well skip straight to...
>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>> log to an appropriate forum...
husky86 wrote:
> Went through the "Help! My Computer Is Slow!" document very carefully.
> Followed every step (if I hadn't taken no steps already). But still no
> improvement.
>
> I'm going to be further investigating the idea that there may be programs
> on
> the hard drive that are unknown (as per
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315). Will get back to you on this.
>
> many thanks!
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Help! My computer is slow!
>> http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/...r-is-slow.html
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>
>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for
>> review
>> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair
>> shop.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> husky86 wrote:
>>> I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing
>>> situation,
>>> so
>>> I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas.
>>> Here's
>>> the problem:
>>>
>>> In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
>>> (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB
>>> hard
>>> drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
>>> experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that
>>> it's
>>> like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes
>>> forever
>>> to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or
>>> uninstalling
>>> programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
>>>
>>> Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
>>>
>>> 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
>>> (Nothing found.)
>>> 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire.
>>> (Nothing
>>> found.)
>>> 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
>>> 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and
>>> Registry
>>> processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including
>>> with the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
>>> 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates.
>>> (Did
>>> this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
>>> 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all
>>> unnecessary
>>> processes associated with startup.
>>>
>>> Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
>>> Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
>>>
>>> We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
>>> ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
>>>
>>> My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
>>> through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex
>>> 8200
>>> systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
>>> other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems
>>> whatsoever
>>> with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated
>>> with the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the
>>> settings doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall
>>> speed.
>>> We don't think that it is a network problem.
>>>
>>> If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
>>> pass them along. Much appreciated!
RE: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
Yes you need to identify anything that is running including services. Some
viruses setup services this will slow your pc way down. If it were a network
problem it would most likely affect all pcs hooked to that network.
"husky86" wrote:
> I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation, so
> I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas. Here's
> the problem:
>
> In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that it's
> like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes forever
> to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or uninstalling
> programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
>
> Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
>
> 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> (Nothing found.)
> 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire. (Nothing
> found.)
> 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and Registry
> processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including with
> the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> processes associated with startup.
>
> Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
>
> We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
>
> My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex 8200
> systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems whatsoever
> with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated with
> the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the settings
> doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed. We don't
> think that it is a network problem.
>
> If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> pass them along. Much appreciated!
Re: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
Sorry that it has taken me so long to report on this situation, but I did
have the opportunity to analyze the entire situation once again at my wife's
office today. Here is a brief report:
Everything still runs INCREDIBLY SLOW -- no change in the launching and/or
running of programs, for instance -- when operating in Safe Mode (without
networking). There is absolutely no change whatsoever in the speed of this
system when operating in Safe Mode. (Molasses in January!)
I'm assuming that this points more towards a hardware problem rather than a
software problem...?
In running Process Explorer, I could not find more than a couple of
processes that were unnecessary/unidentified. After stopping these processes
there was no change in overall performance. None whatsoever. (But then again,
considering the system operates the same in Safe Mode, this is no big
surprise.)
Quitting both Spyware Doctor and ThreatFire did not change the performance
of the system at all.
Bottom line: nothing seems to improve the speed/performance of this system.
There was only one process, by the way, that I couldn't identify (going to www.processlibrary.com or searching on Google): lap.exe -- does anyone happen
to know what this is all about? Some sites are reporting it as potential
spyware, other sites reported as a virus, still other sites say it's not
harmful and part of the system software. The listed manufacturer -- through
Process Explorer -- is Dell Computer.
When this process was taken out of the equation -- manually stopping the
process in Process Explorer -- nothing changed with the performance of the
system, by the way.
Thanks again!
"Terry R." wrote:
> The date and time was 9/3/2008 7:55 PM, and on a whim, husky86 pounded
> out on the keyboard:
>
> > I've presently exhausted all ideas about tackling this ongoing situation, so
> > I thought I would turn to this forum to see if anyone has any ideas. Here's
> > the problem:
> >
> > In my wife's office at work she is using a Dell OptiPlex 8200 system
> > (Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3), 80 GB hard
> > drive (60% full)). During the past couple of months, her system has
> > experienced a TREMENDOUS slowdown. The best way to describe it is that it's
> > like trying to move through "molasses in January".... it just takes forever
> > to accomplish anything like loading applications, installing or uninstalling
> > programs, completing tasks within applications, etc.
> >
> > Here are the steps that I've taken to address this problem:
> >
> > 1. Ran a complete spyware check with full version of Spyware Doctor.
> > (Nothing found.)
> > 2. Ran a complete virus and rootkit check with PC Tools ThreatFire. (Nothing
> > found.)
> > 3. Defragmented the hard drive.
> > 4. Ran latest version of CCleaner to clean up underlying System and Registry
> > processes. (This process found a number of things to clean up, including with
> > the Registry, but the overall speed was not improved... at all!)
> > 5. Made sure that Windows XP Professional has all the latest updates. (Did
> > this prior to installing Service Pack 3, not the other way around.)
> > 6. Installed Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel. Turned off all unnecessary
> > processes associated with startup.
> >
> > Presently we are running Spyware Doctor (all the time). Turning Spyware
> > Doctor off (disabling) doesn't make any difference.
> >
> > We are also running ThreatFire. Like with Spyware Doctor, disabling
> > ThreatFire doesn't make any difference either.
> >
> > My wife is connected to a small network with 2 other desktop computers
> > through a Linksys router (the other 2 computers are also Dell OptiPlex 8200
> > systems, identical to hers as far as the configuration noted above). The
> > other 2 computers in the office are not experiencing any problems whatsoever
> > with speed slowdowns. We have played around with the settings associated with
> > the network, e.g. sharing certain folders, etc., but changing the settings
> > doesn't seem to make any difference with regard to overall speed. We don't
> > think that it is a network problem.
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas as to how we might approach this problem, please
> > pass them along. Much appreciated!
>
> What processes are running all the time? SWD takes a huge resource hit.
> I can't believe disabling doesn't make "any" difference. I'm not
> familiar with TF so I can't comment on it. Were any drivers updated
> recently? It's not unusual to have buggy drivers.
>
> On one network I admin, we've been going through and replacing slow
> 5,400 rpm drives with 7,200 rpm on laptops and workstations and
> reinstalling XP slipstreamed with SP3 and all apps. It's been making a
> huge difference to the users.
>
> I would try to identify everything running in the background. I would
> disconnect from the network and test how it runs standalone. Does it
> work considerably faster in Safe Mode?
>
> Report back,
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
> ***Reply Note***
> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
>
Re: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
"husky86" <husky86@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:07A05B77-49CC-44B9-BFB1-820A17FBF166@microsoft.com...
> There was only one process, by the way, that I couldn't identify
> (going to
> www.processlibrary.com or searching on Google): lap.exe -- does anyone
> happen
> to know what this is all about? Some sites are reporting it as
> potential
> spyware, other sites reported as a virus, still other sites say it's
> not
> harmful and part of the system software. The listed manufacturer --
> through
> Process Explorer -- is Dell Computer.
Re: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl...
=?Utf-8?B?aHVza3k4Ng==?= wrote:
>
> Everything still runs INCREDIBLY SLOW -- no change in the launching and/or
Delete all windows temp/tmp files. Delete all temporary internet cache
files. Uninstall any programs you no longer use. Empty the recycle bin.
Do a degfrag.
RE: Windows XP Pro system has slowed to a crawl... 
Linear Mode
