xp running slow problems

Download xcleaner from http://www.xblock.com and clean everthing

free adaware is really good if you learn how to use it and update manually

LIKELY: you have not accoutted for the amount of computer time needed to support Yahoo residents as well as the XP residents and then the things you are doing.

get
"Lavasoft Ad-aware" http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

"Spybot - Search and Destroy" http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

and HijackThis Spy Sweeper - http://www.hijackthis.com

and goto http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
and run the online virus scan.

If you say the program is completely uninstalled, then I would delete all of my cookies and temporary internet files. Something may be hiding out in those areas. Next, as has been indicated, make sure your virus protection is current and then scan for spyware or adware. Adware and Spybot are easy and simple to use. You could also try registry first aid which is a good tool to scan and clean the registry of unwanted items.

Just remember to run all scans in Safe Mode to pickup and remove any infections that you have picked up.

As not all the applications are loaded in Safe Mode things will run faster and you'll not be bothered by an excessive usage on your system resources.

Col

Use registry mechanic. it can help solve your problem. It also can improve your computer performance.
another thing maybe your running services is to many, try disable some of the service.

ive tried downloading java update and it says i must verify that it is a valid windows application and wont download please help wuld it be better if i just reformatted it and start fresh ty in advance i dont know what i would do without you guys linda

run check disk and defrag as well. typically a badly fragmented hard drive will slow your system down.

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