System is slowing down

I've noticed that since updating from System 10.4.2 to System 10.4.3 my eMac (1.42 GHz 768 MB DDR SDRAM) appears to be slower responding to mouse clicks than it was before. I'm using a Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse and have fitted new batteries without any beneficial effect. The Mouse system pref dialog box indicates battery level good and signal quality high. Any suggestions?

Hello John,
It could be, simply, a lack of maintenance on that
machine. Are you running anything like Macjanitor or
Onyx? They can help greatly.
macjanitor
Onyx
** Please make sure you get the right version for
your OS and read ALL the instructions before running
it.
Hope these help you.
Regards
Ian
iMac. 1.25GHZ. 17Inch.
512Mbs RAM. iSight. Grotty old Desk. 70's Mouse Mat.
Grotty old Curtains too.   Mac OS X (10.4.3)
  Canon Printer. HK Sound Sticks II. B/band.
Maxtor F/W External.
Thanks Ian - downloaded and ran Onyx. Things have improved considerably!
John

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