I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.

Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could do?????

MMC

How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have? If
your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition would be
helpful.

You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk Space
is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk CleanUp
selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore points
except the most recent one.

Poor system performance can be the result of a single problem or a
combination of factors. Listed
below are issues, which you may wish to examine if you are experiencing
poor performance after
the boot process has completed. Some items may help with slow starting
of Windows XP but the
list has not been prepared for tackling that problem. Work through the
list until you achieve an
acceptable result.

Regular and effective housekeeping is essential. What you do and how
often you do it will depend
on how you use your computer. A suggested routine may include:
1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
Cleanup with
Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System Restore
( more Options tab )
and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one drive /
partition you may
need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General,
Delete Cookies.
5. Run Disk Defragmenter.

Check whether you could reduce the number of days the History of sites
visited is retained. Start,
Control Panel, Internet Options, General, History.

Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and / or
update Reference file
from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove
parasites. If Spyware
persists as a problem try a Hosts file.
http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html

Slow performance resulting from insufficient memory, causing over
reliance on virtual memory,
may be especially noticed by those upgrading to Windows XP from an
earlier version of Windows.
Windows XP will run with 64 MB of RAM memory. However, a minimum of 256
MB is
recommended and many users will recommend 512 MB. You may check on
pagefile (virtual
memory) usage with Page File Monitor for XP:
http://www.dougknox.com/

Check how much free space you have on the hard drive / partition where
your pagefile is located.
You need a minimum of 15% but 20% or more is better.

You can have too many programmes running in the background. Close
programmes/windows after
use. Check whether all the programmes loading when Windows is started
are really necessary.
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

Check whether you can identify slow performance with a particular
programme. Look in Google to
see whether others have encountered the same problem and found a
solution.
http://groups.google.com/

Are there any error messages in Event Viewer? You can access Event
Viewer by selecting Start,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning of
the error, information
regarding Event ID: and Source Description is important.
HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

~~~~~~


Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FCA

Stourport, Worcs, England
Enquire, plan and execute.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"MMC" <qqqqqq@kkkkkk.com> wrote in message
news:ONhonjh3FHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.
>
> Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could
> do?????
>
> MMC
>

Having similar problems re slowing down, especially when shutting down--takes
an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task manager by
right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does microsoft do
a similar tool??
I have a Dell Dimension 3000 XPHome, with 1gbRam and 160gbHD, running
through AOL 1mb broadband.......kensueuk@aol.com

"Gerry Cornell" wrote:

>
> How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have? If
> your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition would be
> helpful.
>
> You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk Space
> is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
> selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk CleanUp
> selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore points
> except the most recent one.
>
> Poor system performance can be the result of a single problem or a
> combination of factors. Listed
> below are issues, which you may wish to examine if you are experiencing
> poor performance after
> the boot process has completed. Some items may help with slow starting
> of Windows XP but the
> list has not been prepared for tackling that problem. Work through the
> list until you achieve an
> acceptable result.
>
> Regular and effective housekeeping is essential. What you do and how
> often you do it will depend
> on how you use your computer. A suggested routine may include:
> 1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
> 2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
> 3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
> Cleanup with
> Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System Restore
> ( more Options tab )
> and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one drive /
> partition you may
> need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
> 4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General,
> Delete Cookies.
> 5. Run Disk Defragmenter.
>
> Check whether you could reduce the number of days the History of sites
> visited is retained. Start,
> Control Panel, Internet Options, General, History.
>
> Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and / or
> update Reference file
> from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove
> parasites. If Spyware
> persists as a problem try a Hosts file.
> http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html
>
> Slow performance resulting from insufficient memory, causing over
> reliance on virtual memory,
> may be especially noticed by those upgrading to Windows XP from an
> earlier version of Windows.
> Windows XP will run with 64 MB of RAM memory. However, a minimum of 256
> MB is
> recommended and many users will recommend 512 MB. You may check on
> pagefile (virtual
> memory) usage with Page File Monitor for XP:
> http://www.dougknox.com/
>
> Check how much free space you have on the hard drive / partition where
> your pagefile is located.
> You need a minimum of 15% but 20% or more is better.
>
> You can have too many programmes running in the background. Close
> programmes/windows after
> use. Check whether all the programmes loading when Windows is started
> are really necessary.
> http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
>
> Check whether you can identify slow performance with a particular
> programme. Look in Google to
> see whether others have encountered the same problem and found a
> solution.
> http://groups.google.com/
>
> Are there any error messages in Event Viewer? You can access Event
> Viewer by selecting Start,
> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning of
> the error, information
> regarding Event ID: and Source Description is important.
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> ~~~~~~
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> FCA
>
> Stourport, Worcs, England
> Enquire, plan and execute.
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> "MMC" <qqqqqq@kkkkkk.com> wrote in message
> news:ONhonjh3FHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.
> >
> > Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could
> > do?????
> >
> > MMC
> >
>
>

Ken

On shutting down some further information, which might help,

The information in this link may help:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Also this:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/244/

And this post by Wesley Vogel:

If you see a lot of Userenv/1517, Userenv/1524 or Userenv/1500 errors in
the
Event Viewer, download and install the User Profile Hive Cleanup
Service.

This decreased my shutdown time a bunch, takes about 12 seconds to
shutdown.

Download details: User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

UPHClean v1.5e readme.txt
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...5ac/readme.txt

Troubleshooting profile unload issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;837115

--


Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Stourport, Worcs, England
Enquire, plan and execute.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please tell the newsgroup how any
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"Ken McIntosh" <Ken McIntosh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news0D36C63-4DBD-4016-ADA4-AAC8DD77FA10@microsoft.com...
> Having similar problems re slowing down, especially when shutting
> down--takes
> an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task
> manager by
> right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
> identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does
> microsoft do
> a similar tool??
> I have a Dell Dimension 3000 XPHome, with 1gbRam and 160gbHD, running
> through AOL 1mb broadband.......kensueuk@aol.com
>
> "Gerry Cornell" wrote:
>
>>
>> How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have? If
>> your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition would
>> be
>> helpful.
>>
>> You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk
>> Space
>> is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
>> selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk CleanUp
>> selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore points
>> except the most recent one.
>>
>> Poor system performance can be the result of a single problem or a
>> combination of factors. Listed
>> below are issues, which you may wish to examine if you are
>> experiencing
>> poor performance after
>> the boot process has completed. Some items may help with slow
>> starting
>> of Windows XP but the
>> list has not been prepared for tackling that problem. Work through
>> the
>> list until you achieve an
>> acceptable result.
>>
>> Regular and effective housekeeping is essential. What you do and how
>> often you do it will depend
>> on how you use your computer. A suggested routine may include:
>> 1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
>> 2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
>> 3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
>> Cleanup with
>> Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System
>> Restore
>> ( more Options tab )
>> and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one
>> drive /
>> partition you may
>> need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
>> 4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General,
>> Delete Cookies.
>> 5. Run Disk Defragmenter.
>>
>> Check whether you could reduce the number of days the History of
>> sites
>> visited is retained. Start,
>> Control Panel, Internet Options, General, History.
>>
>> Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and /
>> or
>> update Reference file
>> from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to
>> remove
>> parasites. If Spyware
>> persists as a problem try a Hosts file.
>> http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html
>>
>> Slow performance resulting from insufficient memory, causing over
>> reliance on virtual memory,
>> may be especially noticed by those upgrading to Windows XP from an
>> earlier version of Windows.
>> Windows XP will run with 64 MB of RAM memory. However, a minimum of
>> 256
>> MB is
>> recommended and many users will recommend 512 MB. You may check on
>> pagefile (virtual
>> memory) usage with Page File Monitor for XP:
>> http://www.dougknox.com/
>>
>> Check how much free space you have on the hard drive / partition
>> where
>> your pagefile is located.
>> You need a minimum of 15% but 20% or more is better.
>>
>> You can have too many programmes running in the background. Close
>> programmes/windows after
>> use. Check whether all the programmes loading when Windows is started
>> are really necessary.
>> http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
>> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
>>
>> Check whether you can identify slow performance with a particular
>> programme. Look in Google to
>> see whether others have encountered the same problem and found a
>> solution.
>> http://groups.google.com/
>>
>> Are there any error messages in Event Viewer? You can access Event
>> Viewer by selecting Start,
>> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
>> of
>> the error, information
>> regarding Event ID: and Source Description is important.
>> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>>
>> ~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> FCA
>>
>> Stourport, Worcs, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute.
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> "MMC" <qqqqqq@kkkkkk.com> wrote in message
>> news:ONhonjh3FHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> >I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.
>> >
>> > Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could
>> > do?????
>> >
>> > MMC
>> >
>>
>>

160gb hard disc with 140gb free space.
disc cleaned,defragged all temporary internet files removed,browser cache
cleared.
when shutting down--takes
> an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task manager by
> right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
> identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does microsoft do
> a similar tool??
3 message boxes appear whilst in the shutting down process:-
AOLdial.exe---msupdate.exe---msmovies.exe. all stating "programme not
responding" i then have to "end now" and then it still takes ages to shut
down!
Using Norton firewall and antivirus, but becoming less amused with it!
"Ken McIntosh" wrote:

> Having similar problems re slowing down, especially when shutting down--takes
> an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task manager by
> right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
> identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does microsoft do
> a similar tool??
> I have a Dell Dimension 3000 XPHome, with 1gbRam and 160gbHD, running
> through AOL 1mb broadband.......kensueuk@aol.com
>
> "Gerry Cornell" wrote:
>
> >
> > How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have? If
> > your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition would be
> > helpful.
> >
> > You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk Space
> > is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
> > selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk CleanUp
> > selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore points
> > except the most recent one.
> >
> > Poor system performance can be the result of a single problem or a
> > combination of factors. Listed
> > below are issues, which you may wish to examine if you are experiencing
> > poor performance after
> > the boot process has completed. Some items may help with slow starting
> > of Windows XP but the
> > list has not been prepared for tackling that problem. Work through the
> > list until you achieve an
> > acceptable result.
> >
> > Regular and effective housekeeping is essential. What you do and how
> > often you do it will depend
> > on how you use your computer. A suggested routine may include:
> > 1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
> > 2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
> > 3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
> > Cleanup with
> > Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System Restore
> > ( more Options tab )
> > and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one drive /
> > partition you may
> > need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
> > 4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General,
> > Delete Cookies.
> > 5. Run Disk Defragmenter.
> >
> > Check whether you could reduce the number of days the History of sites
> > visited is retained. Start,
> > Control Panel, Internet Options, General, History.
> >
> > Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and / or
> > update Reference file
> > from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove
> > parasites. If Spyware
> > persists as a problem try a Hosts file.
> > http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html
> >
> > Slow performance resulting from insufficient memory, causing over
> > reliance on virtual memory,
> > may be especially noticed by those upgrading to Windows XP from an
> > earlier version of Windows.
> > Windows XP will run with 64 MB of RAM memory. However, a minimum of 256
> > MB is
> > recommended and many users will recommend 512 MB. You may check on
> > pagefile (virtual
> > memory) usage with Page File Monitor for XP:
> > http://www.dougknox.com/
> >
> > Check how much free space you have on the hard drive / partition where
> > your pagefile is located.
> > You need a minimum of 15% but 20% or more is better.
> >
> > You can have too many programmes running in the background. Close
> > programmes/windows after
> > use. Check whether all the programmes loading when Windows is started
> > are really necessary.
> > http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
> > http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
> >
> > Check whether you can identify slow performance with a particular
> > programme. Look in Google to
> > see whether others have encountered the same problem and found a
> > solution.
> > http://groups.google.com/
> >
> > Are there any error messages in Event Viewer? You can access Event
> > Viewer by selecting Start,
> > Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning of
> > the error, information
> > regarding Event ID: and Source Description is important.
> > HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
> >
> > ~~~~~~
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Gerry
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > FCA
> >
> > Stourport, Worcs, England
> > Enquire, plan and execute.
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> >
> > "MMC" <qqqqqq@kkkkkk.com> wrote in message
> > news:ONhonjh3FHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > >I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.
> > >
> > > Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could
> > > do?????
> > >
> > > MMC
> > >
> >
> >

Ken

When you have finished using a programme are you closing them down. If
you leave them until Shutdown they will be competing with each other for
resources, which will partly explain the long Shutdown. Also leaving a
programme open means that it will compete for resources with the next
programme you open.

Msupdate.exe is spyware. It can also be indicative of a virus. If this
is present it could be indicative that you have others, which if present
will significantly slow the computer.

When did you last update your virus definitions and run a full scan? In
your Norton Anti-Virus is automatic live update enabled? You should be
getting several updates every week.

When dealing with a persistent virus / trojan you need to delete system
restore points and not use them as they will contain the virus and put
it back into your system. Turn off System Restore until cleaning is
finished. Also run your anti-virus with updated definitions in safe
mode. Sometimes you need to run an anti-virus from a floppy and Trend
offer one that can be used.

Create a new folder named Sysclean (e.g., C:\Program files\Sysclean, or
just a desktop folder).
Download Sysclean.com (http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp) and
place it in this folder.

Download the latest Controlled Pattern Release zip
(http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp, e.g., lpt123.zip) and
extract its contents to the same folder. See the Readme text file for
additional instructions.

Delete Temporary Internet Files (IE Tools>Internet Options>General)
accepting the option to delete all offline content. Reboot and delete
contents of all TEMP folders and then your Recycle Bin.

Close all running programs including your anti-virus application, go
offline, and run Sysclean. For best results, do nothing with the machine
until the scan completes.

If the scan shows any infections in System Restore files and you're
running WinXP, create a new Restore Point
(Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore), then delete
all but the most recent Restore Point (Start>Programs>Accessories>System
Tools>Disk Cleanup>More options).

Work through the spyware removal programmes etc in turn in safe mode
until you get no results.

Afterwards, update your own anti-virus application and perform another
full system scan.

Finally run HijackThis and post the HijackThis log to the HijackThis
forum here:
http://aumha.net/

You will need to register with Aumha to be able to post.

--


Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Using invalid email address

Stourport, Worcs, England
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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"Ken McIntosh" <KenMcIntosh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2CE8B05B-E64A-4F3A-B97A-AD47C98CE5A2@microsoft.com...
> 160gb hard disc with 140gb free space.
> disc cleaned,defragged all temporary internet files removed,browser
> cache
> cleared.
> when shutting down--takes
>> an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task
>> manager by
>> right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
>> identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does
>> microsoft do
>> a similar tool??
> 3 message boxes appear whilst in the shutting down process:-
> AOLdial.exe---msupdate.exe---msmovies.exe. all stating "programme not
> responding" i then have to "end now" and then it still takes ages to
> shut
> down!
> Using Norton firewall and antivirus, but becoming less amused with it!
> "Ken McIntosh" wrote:
>
>> Having similar problems re slowing down, especially when shutting
>> down--takes
>> an hour! Also ctrl-alt-del doesn't function as doesn't the task
>> manager by
>> right clicking on task bar. Tried a pctool scan from a website and it
>> identified 400+problems including missing registry files!! Does
>> microsoft do
>> a similar tool??
>> I have a Dell Dimension 3000 XPHome, with 1gbRam and 160gbHD, running
>> through AOL 1mb broadband.......kensueuk@aol.com
>>
>> "Gerry Cornell" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have?
>> > If
>> > your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition
>> > would be
>> > helpful.
>> >
>> > You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk
>> > Space
>> > is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
>> > selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk
>> > CleanUp
>> > selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore
>> > points
>> > except the most recent one.
>> >
>> > Poor system performance can be the result of a single problem or a
>> > combination of factors. Listed
>> > below are issues, which you may wish to examine if you are
>> > experiencing
>> > poor performance after
>> > the boot process has completed. Some items may help with slow
>> > starting
>> > of Windows XP but the
>> > list has not been prepared for tackling that problem. Work through
>> > the
>> > list until you achieve an
>> > acceptable result.
>> >
>> > Regular and effective housekeeping is essential. What you do and
>> > how
>> > often you do it will depend
>> > on how you use your computer. A suggested routine may include:
>> > 1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.
>> > 2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.
>> > 3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools,
>> > Disk
>> > Cleanup with
>> > Temporary Internet Files, Offline Web Pages (optional), System
>> > Restore
>> > ( more Options tab )
>> > and Recycle Bin selected for deletion. If you have more than one
>> > drive /
>> > partition you may
>> > need to do this operation for each drive / partition.
>> > 4. Remove Cookies. Start, Control Panel, Internet Options, General,
>> > Delete Cookies.
>> > 5. Run Disk Defragmenter.
>> >
>> > Check whether you could reduce the number of days the History of
>> > sites
>> > visited is retained. Start,
>> > Control Panel, Internet Options, General, History.
>> >
>> > Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and
>> > / or
>> > update Reference file
>> > from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to
>> > remove
>> > parasites. If Spyware
>> > persists as a problem try a Hosts file.
>> > http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html
>> >
>> > Slow performance resulting from insufficient memory, causing over
>> > reliance on virtual memory,
>> > may be especially noticed by those upgrading to Windows XP from an
>> > earlier version of Windows.
>> > Windows XP will run with 64 MB of RAM memory. However, a minimum of
>> > 256
>> > MB is
>> > recommended and many users will recommend 512 MB. You may check on
>> > pagefile (virtual
>> > memory) usage with Page File Monitor for XP:
>> > http://www.dougknox.com/
>> >
>> > Check how much free space you have on the hard drive / partition
>> > where
>> > your pagefile is located.
>> > You need a minimum of 15% but 20% or more is better.
>> >
>> > You can have too many programmes running in the background. Close
>> > programmes/windows after
>> > use. Check whether all the programmes loading when Windows is
>> > started
>> > are really necessary.
>> > http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
>> > http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
>> >
>> > Check whether you can identify slow performance with a particular
>> > programme. Look in Google to
>> > see whether others have encountered the same problem and found a
>> > solution.
>> > http://groups.google.com/
>> >
>> > Are there any error messages in Event Viewer? You can access Event
>> > Viewer by selecting Start,
>> > Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the
>> > meaning of
>> > the error, information
>> > regarding Event ID: and Source Description is important.
>> > HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>> >
>> > ~~~~~~
>> >
>> >
>> > Hope this helps.
>> >
>> > Gerry
>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> > FCA
>> >
>> > Stourport, Worcs, England
>> > Enquire, plan and execute.
>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> >
>> >
>> > "MMC" <qqqqqq@kkkkkk.com> wrote in message
>> > news:ONhonjh3FHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> > >I have recently noticed that my PC has slowed down a lot recently.
>> > >
>> > > Have run the defrag tool. Any other suggestions to what I could
>> > > do?????
>> > >
>> > > MMC
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