Try running msconfig (Start, Run, msconfig <ENTER>) and see what programs get
loaded at the start group (last tab).
There might be some unneeded resident apps there that might be clogging your
system.
Carlos
"PJB" wrote:
> Thanks Charlie.
> I may just re-install as I have been doing alot of testing with lots of
> different programs and may have corrupted something.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> PJB
> Wellingotn, NZ
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> >I really haven't noticed anything. And given the nature of this latest
> >security update, I wouldn't really expect an impact. And I absolutely
> >wouldn't run without it.
> >
> > --
> > Charlie.
> > http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> >
> > PJB wrote:
> >> Has anyone experienced a lack of speed after they installed the lastest
> >> security update for win XP x64. My system takes longer to logon to my
> >> server, open IE, and when clicking on icons on screen and also when using
> >> internet. There is a delay of several seconds (up to 5-10secs) now
> >> between
> >> the mouse click and when anything happens.
> >>
> >> Using F8 I went into Safe Mode and I did a system restore back to 2 weeks
> >> ago and it speeded up. Then I downloaded the update again and it gone
> >> back
> >> to being slow.
> >>
> >> PJB
> >> Wellington, NZ
> >
> >
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