Computer Performance Problem

[nzguy]

I had originally posted this in another thread, but as it wasn't totally relevant. I wasn't sure where to put it, so I guess here will do

I bought my computer brand new about 5 months ago, and I've noticed it has severely slowed down. It's taking about 10 mintues to start up, 5 minutes to shut down, and general applications take a long time to load - and even when they load, they are extremely slow/jumpy.

Here's a quick run-down of my computer's stats:


Acer Aspire M5630

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz  2.40GHz
RAM: 2GB
Hard Drive: 250GB
O/S: Windows Vista Home Premium
Antivirus: AVG Free, Trend and Spybot


It's even struggling to keep up with my typing!! It wasn't like this when I got it, but it seems to be deteriorating very quickly... Also, I've noticed the computer tower is making that 'chugging' noise it makes on startup, only it just keeps on going.

Any ideas how to fix this? Is it likely to be a virus?

Thanks in advance

[Broni]

AVG Free, Trend

Do you use TWO antivirus programs at the same time?

[nzguy]

Yeah, I was told it was a good idea to get as much protection as possible... is it likely to be a part of the problem?

[Broni]

Yes. Using two AV programs is very bad idea.
Uninstall one of them, and we'll go from there.