My laptop is running very slowly, it's at an almost standstill point. I've done the very basic maintenance procedures, scan disk, defrag, etc. but I'm still having problems. I'm not computer saavy enough to try anything else on my own. I need some advice on where to start.

I have McAfee Virus scan, which slows everything down when a scan is running. I hate it. Any recommendations on a good virus program, that won't hijack my computer?

I'm getting a message now about virtual memory being too low.

Thanks,

Frankie