my hard disk is being accessed all the time help:(

wehnever i'm starting windows after a few minutes the computer seems to slow down a lot... the hard disk light starts flashing as if the hard disk is being contiunally accessed... the mouse pointer starts to change into the sandclok like somehting is being loaded.. this occurs constantly.. it is slowing down the comp a real lot can anyone help me plz??

First, download the latest virus definitions and run a scan, just in case.

Then you need to look at what programs are running in the background. It might be a help if you post your operating system and memory amount.

Carry out the common sense tasks, like disc clean-up and defrag.

Sounds like you have either not enough memory and the swap file is being accessed a lot, of you have some rouge program causing a bit of hassle.

Any new hardware additions?

<b><font color=blue>~ What do you mean "It isn't working!"...Now where's my sonic screwdriver? ~ </font color=blue></b>

Also to be on the safe side to ensure you don't have any internet activity intruding upon your PC, disconnect the modem line to the phone jack or network card cable from your router/cable modem/DSL. This will isolate your PC to troubleshoot the problem like Btvillarin and Camie advised. Good luck.

<font color=purple><b>An average human brain weights aprox. 3lbs., but a thought weights a load.</font color=purple></b>

You have a good point, but Trongu needs this info. I agree with you as that being a possibility. You should post again, but try replying to Trongu, or maybe he will come back and see your suggestion. Good post anyway.

<font color=purple><b>An average human brain weights aprox. 3lbs., but a thought weights a load.</font color=purple></b>

First things first, tell us how much memory you have and what OS you're using.

What's the frequency, Kenneth?