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Jan if you don't have Ad-Aware from LavaSoft..get it..it's free...Hunts down ad-ware that you get from going to web sites. You might also check your start-up file...Many programs put themselves in your start-up menu so they automatically start when you boot up. That can slow your computer too. "Startup Inspector' is free-ware that will analyze those programs and give them ratings.

Your internet speed can be checked at:

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

Mine is about 2,600 kbps (kilobytes-per-second) I have a DSL connection. It's plenty fast for my needs right now. If you have a cable modem, your speed could be 10 times that so I don't see that being a problem.

Just some suggestions...I have been there done that more times than I care to remember...Good Luck!!

I too have my computers built locally. Very little problems and if there is a problem it is fixed the same day while is sit and watch. My computers have outlasted the 'Big Box' ones my friends have bought.

Edit.....Almost forgot...I too run AVG...Norton is a resource hog. Also, I just 'downgraded' from Internet Explorer 7 back to 6...Unless you have a newer computer with enhanced bussing Explorer 7 can really slow you down...