Satellite L300-1BW - Is very slow

Hi, everyone!
Recently, I bought TOSHIBA SATELLITE L300-1BW (PSLB8E)
Link: http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/jsp/supportMyProduct.do?service=UK&userAction=SMP_RESU LTS_PAGE&partNumber=PSLB8E-03F007EN&serialNumber=Y8805872q&USER_ACTION=Serial %20number
I need this for my study and home using. Computer working VERY slowly. Now I have a Windows XP Pro SP3 64-bit version. Programs what I have only Ms Office, Skype, Nero, antivirus - BitDefender. I do not play any games. Application Im using for my study only - Ms Word.
My computer was checked in service center and no any faults were wound - no any sofware and hardware damages, viruses, no any manufacture faults. Owners of these model please give me advice what to do. I stucked!
Do I need to install Windows XP 32bit or install Windows 2000 or any hardware upgrade (memory ... whatever)? I don`t want be disappointed by TOSHIBA!
Ill appreciate any HELP!

Hi buddy,
Can you be a little bit more detailed, please? What do you understand with very slow?
How long it takes to startup Windows?
How long it takes to start an application?
I have to say that Windows XP 64bit wasnt popular and there is no official support from Toshiba for this OS. If you want to use Windows XP, I can recommend installing the 32bit version.
Have you tested your notebook with factory settings? Does it work properly with preinstalled OS from Toshiba?
Im also Satellite L300 owner and I use the preinstalled Windows XP 32bit from Toshiba. Im very satisfied with this notebook, its pretty fast and need few energy. :)

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