Computer after latest Windows XP update

[TheDuck]

Hi there, I recently updated my comp with the Windows update and have found the computer to be suffering with speed problems intermittently

has anyone heard of similar reports and as to whether there is something we can do to improve matters, please?

Any assistance appreciated

Thanks

quack

:woof:

[alcap998]

Have you tried running the usuall spy ware detection programs? There are two readily available on http://www.download.com and both are free.

Adaware (by Lavasoft) and Spy Bot. Try running them both and see what comes up.

[TheDuck]

thanks alcap

I have run the Adaware a few times previously

I will go to download and look at the spybot one

Thanks

quack

:woof:

[Ade]

look in task manager (ctl/alt/del Task Manager) on the 'processes' tab, the 'mem usage' column shows what is using your memory...
if you see anything your are unsure of (probably lots!) google them for more info - initially look up the ones running under your user before going into the System ones

[TheDuck]

Spybot worked removed Windows Active desktop and something else and the normal cookies that Ad-aware would pick up

hopefully it will all be ok now

thanks