Very Slow Page Download

[raglanr]

I operate an OS - ME(98), 700mhz, Intel.Cel.
A few days ago my system suddenly began a very slow download of Internet pages with both IE and Nav. This has never happened before. I did the usual ScanDisk, Defrag and emptied excess baggage at Temp Int Files. Problem still persists.
Help anyone?

[(jj)]

1. You might want to download and run Spybot Search and Destroy (http://security.kolla.de/) in case you've picked up some spyware or adware somewhere.

2. Have you installed any new programs, just prior to this starting to happen?

[raglanr]

Thanks (jj).
Spybot S&D seems to have solved the problem. I was totally unaware of the insidious intrusion on one's privacy on the Internet. What a shame, eh!
Thanks again & God bless...