applications are not opening fast in window xp sp 2

[thomkola]

My lap top was functioning very good. But for the last two days after booting the machine if i click on any desktop ikons it takes lot of time to open the programmes. but recyle bin and my computer and all opening as usauall. I can see my hard drive indicator blinking slowly . I am using avast anivirus and spy bot search and destroy. i connect to internet using a hewaui wireless modem. kindly help me

[Stang02GT]

What kind of program are you trying to open? Is it the same ones every time?

Do the programs open slowly if you attempt to open them from the start menu?

[jg007]

Have you tried running a chkdsk and defragment?