I received an Acer D250-1383 as a gift & just love it. However, it has become very, very sluggish loading webpages. I've tried several different browsers, as well as emptying the temporary files, history, etc. I've already given up on sites that feature videos. Help!

Here are a few suggestions that may help you with your problem....
1. if you are using wireless, switch to an ethernet cable to connect D250 directly to your router.
2. if direct connection is much faster, the problem may be to much local WiFi interference.
3. if sluggishness persists, your D250 may need to run something like Advanced SystemCare.
4. the free version is v3.7.3.0 and is 9.69 MB. Web page with description and download is at...
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html
5. can defrag by using start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
6. if none of this works, simplest and most effective method is just do a restore using eRecovery.
7. start eRecovery with start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management
8. on the left side of the window, click on Restore and then you can either
9. Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults
10. Restore Operating System and Retain User Data (does not remove viruses or malware)
If have little or no data or you can copy all data you want to keep to a USB stick or thumbdrive then preferable to completely restore system to factory defaults. After recovery, run network connection wizards to set up your network connections and or wireless connections again. Plugging in USB connected hardware will cause Windows XP to use plug-and-play to do driver setups for the devices.