security downloads slowed computer

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crq0426

I just downloaded a bunch of security updates from the
Microsoft websight. Now, all operations onm my computer
are running VERY slowly. What can I do?
 
Run an updated virus scan.
Or Scan for Viruses online:
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=IRLFIZTYMWPAZTJWUFJ
Run Disk Cleanup checking all boxes except "Compress old files"
(Windows XP)
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Clean-up
Run Defrag.
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter
If you have file sharing software such as Kazaa, disable it.
Check this link:
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php
Run Ad-Aware (free version) or Spybot to check for spyware:
http://www.lavasoft.de/ (Update if you already have it)
Or
http://spybot.eon.net.au/ (Update if you already have it)

This may apply if you recently installed Windows XP Service Pack 1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=815411
 
This is why only one update should be installed at a
time.Go to add/remove and uninstall all the updates you
just installed, reboot and then download one at a
time,with at least two days in between when you find the
one causing the problem you will know. Most likely it is
Q811493
 
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