PC Dreadfully Slow

After posting to Malware Removal Forum I was directed by TimW to post in this Software Forum . . .

I am using a Dell desktop PC (Windows XP Pro, 2002, SP3) that I had not used in about 5 months. I only have 512MB ram, but it did fine before, but now it's very slow (takes firefox about 3 minutes to load, programs take about the same time or longer to open, etc. . .). I have tried the malware removal steps but nothing is faster. Logs are attached.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

I don't see any attachments. :confused

 

gjprice...

I have installed some programs on a Pentium 4 PC with 1 GB RAM, and there was a dramatic change in the performance of the computer. I also run these programs on my 2.13 GHz core 2 duo machine. The change has been like night and day. Especially in your situation I recommend installing these programs and running them at all times as I do...

Process Lasso-Settings...On the program menu-> 1. Main->"Gaming/multi-media mode" enabled 2. Options->General Settings->"Check processes every"->250 ms

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Lasso_d4050.html

GBoost-Settings...Check the advanced check box on the main program interface then expand the lower section by clicking on the bottom center arrow. 3,5,6.8,9,10,14,15 set to yes

http://www.majorgeeks.com/GBoost_d6725.html

JetBoost...Download JetBoost but don't install. Open task manager. Install JetBoost->select "Customize" on the Boost menu->DESELECT all processes in all tabs EXCEPT Task Manager being careful to notice the scroll bar right of the processes to uncheck the bottom ones. Click on the portion of the Boost menu that you can see and press the "Boost" button.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/JetBoost_d7227.html

I have had all three of these running at all times for the last two months, and they use a low amount processor capability. Also, I have carefully monitored temperatures running the set up with no complications, even using the setup for high intensity online games with no troubles.

This is a work set up that will enable you to regain full control of your PC and give you the smooth scrolling and mouse movements that are required while using the internet and doing work. Windows will pop open, and your PC will be basically transformed.

BTW...JetBoost is designed to go after Windows processes and services, but it optimizes natively even with only one process selected. This is why I recommend deselecting all the processes and services in the program. For general use, there isn't any need to go after Windows processes such as indexing and so on. Also, don't forget to set the program settings for each to run on boot automatically. If you require any instructions on this, just let me know, and I will provide them.

I promise this setup really works

 

I've not used the programs suggested by AtlBo, but they seem like good utilities . . . and two of them have tutorials. Nice.

Might I suggest also Everest:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

With this you can determine what is inside your computer. Some motherboards have more sensors and thus Everest will report more info, but you will be able to find out some info - in particular the RAM you use. I'd consider looking into upgrading at least the RAM if your board will support more. Check with the Dell site on your computers specifications and see if a RAM upgrade is possible.

On a computer I used to have I noticed a HUGE performance increase when going from 512MB to 1GB. Something to consider.