XP suddenly started working at a commatoze speed

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XP suddenly started working at a commatoze speed.
Loading takes 15 min and reaction to mouseclick takes 2-3 min

What is it?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

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| XP suddenly started working at a commatoze speed.
| Loading takes 15 min and reaction to mouseclick takes 2-3 min
|
| What is it?

 

[R. McCarty]

Boot to "Safe Mode". This causes XP to start without any 3rd party
drivers or applications. If in Safe Mode, the PC performs as expected
then you have one or a combination of the following:

Virus/Trojan
Spyware
Driver problem
Disk issue
Recent Upgrade or Program Patch interaction