My Computer Is Running SLOW!!!!!

[Tim]

Once I reinstalled XP and had no programs installed it was
very quick. After loading about 5 programs and peripheral
drivers it runs alot slower. Programs installed include
(Easy CD Creator 5, Kaaza, WinMX, Office XP) and drivers
for my printer and scanner were installed. Now when the
PC starts up the hard drive consistently works for about 5
minutes or so. I have disabled everything at start up via
(MSCONFIG) and it still loads up slowly. I must wait
minutes before opening a program.

I am using a PIII 933 processor on 650 MB SDRAM so
hardware shouldn't be an issue. What could the problem
be. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. I
also did a virus check with nothing detected.

Regards, Tim.

 

[Guest]

well kazaa has spyware. alternate version is here
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/darktips/story/0,24330,3649806,00.html

 

[kawipoo]

Have you defragmented your disk or done a disk check on it recently. Run
spybot or adaware to remove any spyware. Get rid of kaaza that is notorious
for creating problems.
Sometimes it can be a driver problem which has problems loading. Check to
make sure you have no problems with drivers in your device manager. Check
your event log to see if there are problems occuring. You might also get a
copy of bootvis by going onto google and doing a search. Bootvis will show
you were the time delays are occuring.

 

[Dave]

i would bet my wifes left arm its Kazaa,my daughter
complained her computr was slow also,i removed Kazaa and
its alot quicker now.