when i boot my computer, the desktop icons load slowly, i.e. loads slowly. i have a few malware & registry programs that i run and they also load and run slow. sometimes it's not as bad. i can't seem to find the problem.1 person needs an answerI do too

Registry programs? that info gives cause for some concern.And if you boot in safe mode?

If you have installed Google Desktop, then search for a file called iconcache.db. This file is usually hidden and you have to unhide from Explorer > TOOLS > FOLDER OPTION > VIEW TAB > Select / bullet Show Hidden Files and FoldersDelete the file as follows: Right-click on iconcache.db. While in Contect-menu, PRESS SHIFT and DELETE. Close Explorer, Shutdown, Restart computer. See detailed answer here:http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-vista/how-to-purge-rebuild-the-icon-cache-in-vista/If you have penchant for malwares, I have no problem. But they kinda interfere and slow down the computer quite a bit.You can download Defraggler and defrag the hard drive (may take > 6 hr if HD is quite big).Defraggler: http://download.piriform.com/dfsetup121.exeTo speed up boot, control you startup programs with Autoruns:Autoruns: http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/Autoruns.zipand if you are computer knowledgeable, use bootvis to pre-allocate program startups (leave default as it is)Bootvis: http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=664