Updated computer - now it runs like crap

I recently did a Windows Update for my laptop for Windows Professional 2000,
and ever since I did the update, my computer runs so slow it is agonizing!!!!
Does anyone know what I can do? Please help!!! Thanks!

On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:30:02 -0700, "giantfootballfan"
<> wrote:

>I recently did a Windows Update for my laptop for Windows Professional 2000,
>and ever since I did the update, my computer runs so slow it is agonizing!!!!
> Does anyone know what I can do? Please help!!! Thanks!

Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System
Click the "Hardware" tab
Click the "Device Manager" button
Click the + on "Processors"
Now look at your processor info: Is your processor's speed displayed incorrectly ??
Example: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66 GHz
If yes, then the Processor driver is not the cause of your slowdown.

If the processor's speed is NOTdisplayed correctly, then go create a restore point:
Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore

Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System
Click the "Hardware" tab
Click the "Device Manager" button
Click the + on "Processors"
Right-click your processor, select "Properties"
Click the "Driver" tab

If you click the "Driver Details" button, the driver's File Name will probably be:
'intelppm.sys' And again, you'll see the incorrect processor speed listed.

Click the "Roll Back Driver" button and roll it back.
Reboot the computer

NOTE: You won't get a choice when rolling it back, so just go with whatever it selects.
When you roll it back, Windows will probably complain about the driver not being certified, but
just continue anyway and restart when prompted.

After the reboot, the driver's File Name will probably be: 'processr.sys'
The processor's speed will also be displayed correctly now.

MAKE SURE YOU CREATE THE RESTORE POINT FIRST! (Just in case you want to go back, or something
goes wrong. You never know with MS...)