full system scans often:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Defrag your drive. Check your msconfig for start up and services; remove things you don't use/need.
Hi! I've had this laptop for about 2 years,the hard drive is 30GB. 256 RAM, and Intel P4 1.8Mhz. My Problem is the more involved I become in the whole Internet thing the slower my machine is getting. I have recently purchased the ZoneAlarm Internet Suite and that has helped But not enough, Can any of you Guys help me? JohnB.

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