Systems is extremely slow to launch programs or files

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my system is now extremely slow - taking 2-3 minutes to
launch applications and files from explorer. This is a
new problem probably related to some corruption when
someone deleted a user profile.

It even takes 30 secs to swicth back to the desktop from
the taskbar.

 

[Babuji CCNA]

Hi,

Perform the steps given below to get rid of this problem:

1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type MSCONFIG in the box provided next to "Open:"
4. Click OK.
5. Click Startup Tab.
6. Click Disable All Button.
7. Click Apply.
8. Click OK.
9. Restart the Computer.

Run Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter:

1. Click Start and select My Computer.
2. Right-click the hard drive icon. For example, drive
C:\ .
3. Click Properties and select the Tools tab.
4. Click the Check Now button.
5. In the Check disk window, select all the checkboxes.
6. Click OK. Click Yes to start a full disk scan when the
computer is
restarted.
7. Restart the computer.

NOTE: The Scandisk process may take some time to
complete.

To run Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP, follow these
steps:

1. Close all running programs including background
programs such as
scanners.
2. Click Start and select All Programs.
3. Click Accessories and select System Tools.
4. Click Disk Defragmenter.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

The above-mentioned procedures will enhance the system
performance in Windows XP.

Thanks,

Babuji CCNA