OK I get no slow down over time, BUT and there's a BIG BUT, I have multiple apps for maintenance installed. I have a LOT of apps on my pc for my music and video and photo processing equpiment and studio. I also run games at times. Once a week though I look for any new crap ware that's been snuck on and remove it, then i do a check for any windows updates that are optional and decide whether or not to install. I then run driver and program updates with THREE driver update check programs (yes they each catch things the others miss) and three programs that check for software updates in addition to the self updating programs ( and again things are picked up). I then run registry cleaners, and an error check program that cleans out temp files, active X and .com errors, etc. I follow that with a full virus scan and then a full disk scan. Reboot and a chkdsk on reboot. I also run diskeeper and keep my files consolidated. Yes, it takes a couple hours a week, but I haven't had any slowdown in two and a half years. Pain in the ass, but to me worth it for productivity. Tuck

I know how you feel. Try the difference between being a doctor in 1980 versus 2005? I've found that governemtn, insurance companies, attorneys, talk shows, etc. have made me be an "assumed" quack and danger that is "necessary" to get a prescription rather than a respected and caring individual who plans on trying to diagnosis and alleviate suffering while prolonging life. This is the media society. Suspicion and fear are rampant now. Some skepticism and common sense is needed to get by in life, but the current degree in society of almost all occupations is excessive and counterproductive. I believe the pendulum will swing backwards at some point, but how soon it will is anybody's guess. Tuck Neilson