system very slow
all attempt to do anything type in windows applications is very slow, spinning rainbow prevents completing task, system freezes all the time
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.6)
Try booting into Safe mode
<http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1564>
This will NOT load any 3rd party additions you have installed.
Please post the EtreCheck output
<https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6174> or <http://etrecheck.com>