my computer runs slow. I've done what I can. Is there anything else I can do?

[JimRum]

It runs slow. 

[WAWood · Accepted solution]

@JimRum 

Probably not ... a really S...L...O...W operation in an older PC (i.e., more than 5 years old) is generally an indication of a failing drive.

If your PC is new enough to support UEFI, you can use these steps to test the hard drive: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024

If not, you have to follow these steps:
1) Press Esc key repeatedly, several times a second, while rebooting the laptop. Do NOT hold the key down, just press it over and over.
2) Eventually, you will see an HP Startup Menu -- that will look similar to the image below ...

3) press the Function key for testing the hard drive (usually F2) and let it run.

Please report back the test results.

[JimRum]

It passed and may have solved the problem.  The computer is getting old.  I may take it down to Best Buy and see what they can do before I give up and buy a new one.  Thanks.  Jim.  PS  I installed some drivers.