Lightroom 4.1very slow to open and process pictures

Hi,
I've downloaded the trial version of Lightroom 4.1 to give a try with my raw files.
First LR is very slow at generating the preview (takes about 30 sec for some files), the only filter applied at import is "Lens correction".
When Applying corrections, it takes seveal seconds to see it on the preview and there is also a lot of lag.
Maybe is a limitation of the trial ????
My RAW files are CR2 from a DSLR Canon EOS 60D (18 Mpix): 5184x3456.
I try LR on the following setup:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 32bit
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
RAM: 2 GB
HD system: 7200 RPM 300 GB
Screen resolution: 1920x1080
What can I try to make it better ????

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To add warning.
Warning: Not using this plugin developed by Rob Cole (thoroughly tested and officially released) may cost you lots of time, and exasperation, when processing large shoots of very hi-rez photos - this I guarantee.
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