Satellite A30 extremely slow for about 2 months now

Hi I need help, my A30, I bought about 2.5 years ago was extremely slow for about 2 months now. I only use it at home, and as such, I don't have a lot of programs loaded on it.

What could be making it so slow and what can I improve performance.

Hello

The first thing to do is start the Utility Manager tasks (right click on the task bar) and check what you have running, as well as the process what CPU they use. For a standard installation of Windows XP I would expect to see about process assets of 40-50 but only 1 or 2% of CPU. Stop every process that you don't want especially if they use a lot of CPU.

Then, run a analysis suitable anit-virus and also a scan of Malware (Adaware and Spybot) and clean everything they find your system.

Finally, run a cleaning disc, followed by a Disk Defragmenter (both in the Accessories/System Tools menu).

Kind regards

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