Victor Padro wrote: > My old IBM T21 suffered almost the same issues, tried to roll back the > updates and even tried to install XP SP3 without any good performance > change. > I had to reinstall Windows XP... > > I believe it's a waste of time trying to troubleshoot performance > stuff under a multipatched old install windows if you just can > reinstall and get a fresh registry. > > saludos. > > > -- > "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion." > > "Todo el desorden del mundo proviene de las profesiones mal o > mediocremente servidas" > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > This isn't the right place, but a bit of help is always welcome :) Windows XP, as with most other Windows' has the irritating habit of pilling up junk in the registry, and other places. My first check is always to check for viruses - update the virus definitions, and scan the PC thoroughly, do a scan disk & defrag, and then try a registry repair tool. Other than that, a re installation is your best bet. Good luck -- Kind Regards Rudi Ahlers CEO, SoftDux Web: http://www.SoftDux.com Check out my technical blog, http://blog.softdux.com for Linux or other technical stuff, or visit http://www.WebHostingTalk.co.za for Web Hosting stuff