Slow Mac Book Pro with Maverick Software

I have a Mac Book Pro Mid 2009 model. Ever since I have loaded Maverick software my computer has been very very slow. Is there anyway to speed up the processor or revert back to Mountain Lion software? This is really making me a disgruntled Mac user and I have always been a real supported of Apple products. Suggestions would be appreciated.

Hello!
I'm new to forum but I am experiencing the same problem with '09 Mac Book Pro. New installed Mavericks worked quick at first but suddenly everything slowed down and the whole system seems to be lagging and it's not very responsive. I have upgraded from Mountain Lion and never had any problems. I can understand that the machine is 5 years old but it's not very dated and should be supported buy apple in their new upgrades. However for now I would like to bring my laptop to life and wondered if there is any way to find out what is slowing down the machine or would I be better going back to my previous system?. Would Apple Genius team be able to help me with this issue?
I'm desperate to get it working.

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