Look for the XP serial number (key) located on the back or side of the computer. If you have the key, just re-install XP.

Also more RAM will always speed up XP, current RAM is very cheap. As it gets older and obsolete, price goes up.

If you don't want to re-install you'll need to run several cleanup programs.
Also if you're kid will be online with it make sure you have a current anti-virus and firewall program installed.

Free apps and utilities.
AVG Free - Download antivirus and antispyware software for Windows XP and Vista
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/conte...e_firewall.jsp

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