[library user]

Yes, use both Avira and MBAM (Malwarebytes). Both catch different things. As for why your machine is still slow, how much memory do you have? At least 1GB or more?

[rightly_dividing]

No, It only has a 256, being 5 years old. It had a new hardrive installed under warranty a few years ago and seemed very fast then. The other day I timed it on shut down and reboot, it took 13 minutes to get back to my home page.

Firefox seems highly recommended here, is that something I should load? What are it's advantages?

Gotta leave to computer for a bit, but will return.

Thanks for the assist!