go slow computer

[marias]

me computer has suddenly gone on a real go slow - takes ages to trawl e-bay for example. It has windows XP and broadband connection. I have defragged it and still no joy. I somehow suspect the phone line but would I still be able to connect - if slowly - to internet.
thank you for any suggestions

[Ethel]

Is your computer slow to boot up, when you work off line on photos, documents and so on, or just when you are online?

Are you wireless or wired?

What is your internet speed ?

http://www.speedtest.net/