Just use Process Explorer or Windows Task Manager to see what process(es)
slow down the laptop. You did not mention how much RAM is installed, Vista
score, Performance and Reliability reports etc.
New driver installed via Windows Update might also be at fault.
Michael

"johnrudgett" <johnrudgett.3ipmxw@winvistaclub.com> wrote in message
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> My cousin's son got the latest model laptop a few months ago. Running
> Windows Vista.
>
> He was thrilled about it - but now he's very disappointed. It seems
> his machine has slowed down a lot from when he first got it. I thought
> he had loaded it with music and videos, but when I looked, he's got over
> 90% of his hard drive free.
>
> What could be causing his machine to run slow? I've heard about
> registry errors causing this problem, and been researching registry
> cleaning software. Came across some review sites, not sure how reliable
> they are. Have you used any of these cleaning software, and can you
> recommend one over the other?
>
> I'd love to help my nephew get his laptop back up to speed again. Oh,
> he has Norton installed for virus scanning.
>
> Thanks for your advice.
>
> John Rudgett
>
> (a concerned uncle)
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