Slow Computer
Windows is getting slower is always the problem voiced by my students. I tell my students that you need to
understand that Windows is a very complex operating system that needs lots of help to keep it running. Windows is always at its best when freshly installed. Then it starts its slow computer death as you begin to install, configure, surf the Web, play games, run applications, and uninstall programs. It has a registry that just cannot keep up with all the many demands put on it. A good registry cleaner is needed to help correct its many ills. Also one of the leading problems is we have is too many programs and not enough available resources. You also should be running a good anti-virus program like AVG. It see free for personal use and is better than most of the commercial anti-virus programs. Also a good firewall like ZoneAlarm will help to keep both inbound and outbound traffic in check. I also recommend Adaware by Lavasoft to remove the spyware and data mining programs you pick up while surfing the Web. I have a HubPage that covers why Windows slows down in more detail at Slow Computer and another site a Slow-Computer.net you might checkout for further helps.
The Reboot Computer Help website has some additional information you might find useful.