Computer Runs Slow and Disk Ceanup is stuck

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I have Windows XP. The fuse blew due to the air conditioner. I have my computer on two surge protectors. But now it is running slow. I done the disk drive check thing and it ok. I've tried to restore as far back as it will let me. I knew in Win98 I could shut down all but three running programs to get scan disk to run, but I don't know what has to stay running in XP. Please help!!. The only other thing I can think of it to reformat the hole computer but that takes forever having to back everything up and stuff.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Tracy;
Check for damaged/missing system files:
Start/Run
Type "sfc /scannow" ENTER
Follow prompts and have the Windows XP CD available.

Also follow this:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

Disk Clean-up fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812248
Or
Follow this link:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 48, Right column "Disk Cleanup - Compress..."
Save on Desktop.
Double click the icon once downloaded.
The icon can then be discarded.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

I have Windows XP. The fuse blew due to the air conditioner. I have

my computer on two surge protectors. But now it is running slow. I
done the disk drive check thing and it ok. I've tried to restore as
far back as it will let me. I knew in Win98 I could shut down all but
three running programs to get scan disk to run, but I don't know what
has to stay running in XP. Please help!!. The only other thing I can
think of it to reformat the hole computer but that takes forever
having to back everything up and stuff.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Tracy;
Did you follow everything on that link carefully?
Especially the last two steps dealing with MSCONFIG and the condition
of the hard drive?

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

Ty. I tried that last night and it runs but the disk cleanup still

won't run and the computer is still slow when opening programs. I ran
my nortan and searched for spy ware. I have none of that.