malware has slowed computor down

my laptop has been getting slower and slower. it starts up a little slower than normal. internet is slow and all programs are running slower than usual. the hard drive light seems to never quit flashing like it is always working. please Advise the next step… Priscilla

Take a read through this thread and then start a fresh thread in this forum and post accordingly. Please don't forget to include a brief description of your problem, and somebody will be along as soon as.
Helpers look for posts with zero replies which is why you need to start afresh and why i'll lock this one.