Hey everyone, I have recently been having some problems with my desktop running Windows XP service pack 2. No matter what I run, whether it be Word, Firefox, A media player, or anything of the sort my computer takes forever to get it up and running and always shows in the task manager that 100% of the computer is being used. For example, it took me about 3 and a half minutes to open this Firefox application to type this problem in. Another issue is that Windows XP is taking forever to boot up. Usually around 6-7 minutes to get to the login screen. Finally, once I log in, Windows shows that I have my Firewall turned off (with its red x in the taskbar) but then I open Windows Security Center and it is turned on. I have HijackThis logs available and can run other tests as well. I have used programs such as KillBox before too so feel free to lay it on me. Thanks for your help.

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You keep blaming Windows when this is NOT a Windows problem. You installed some sort of garbage, knowingly or unknowingly, & it's sucking up all the system resources. Bring up Task Manager > Processes tab & click on "CPU" at the top of the column...you may have to click twice. Which program is using all the processing power? If that doesn't help, click on "User Name" & look over all the programs attached to your user name. You *should* be able to identify all of them. If not, download & install CCleaner Slim: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/bu... Run the Cleaner & the Registry scan...remove everything it finds. Then click Tools > Startup. Look over the list & disable (or delete) anything you don't need or that looks suspicious. Boot into safe mode & run CCleaner again, then run a full anti-virus & spyware scan. Also, scan for Trojans...this program is fully functional for 30 days: http://www.simplysup.com/