Hi
this is a strange one. We have a networked PC running Windows XP Pro SP3. The PC runs extremely slowly. It is very well specified, fast processor, 3GB RAM, 200GB free space on the hard drive. No viruses or spyware.
If I shutdown the PC properly i.e. start, shutdown, when the PC is turned on again, it is still incredibly slow and the hard disk drive activity light is constantly on. However if I turn the PC off coldly, i.e. press the off button, when the PC is turned on again it performs normally i.e. at the speed you would expect and the hard disk drive activity light is not constatnly on.
Any ideas?