Photoshop Elements 12 is running very, very slow at times.

At times, PSE 12 is bogging down. It can take up to 10 seconds just to complete a Smart Fix of a photo. At other times draging and making a selction can be like pulling molases. Completing the same operations on the same file in PSE 2 (my current version) is a snap, on the other hand. Any suggetions? I would really like to upgrade.
FYI: I am running Windows XP service pack 2 on a Pentium 2.8 ghz processor with 2GB of ram, a 7200 RPM hard drive and a very capable  video card  (I run CAD programs with no problem).  No other programs are open when running PSE 12.
Thanks in advance.
Bill
P.S. Although I am not using Organizer,  I never the less unchecked all of the options in the Media Analysis Preferences.

YOu are coming up short in the operating system.  More RAM wouldn't hurt either.
System requirements
Windows
1.6GHz or faster processor (including single-core support)
Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista® with Service Pack 2, Windows 7, or Windows 8 (Note: Limited Camera Raw functionality on Windows XP)
1GB of RAM (2GB for HD video functions)
4GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
Color monitor with 16-bit color video card
1024x768 display resolution
Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible display driver
DVD-ROM drive
Internet connection required for product activation*

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