switching users on XP is very slow

[Guest]

I have a problem logging in as a User from the welcome screen if anyone else
has already logged in. If my son, for example, was the last one to use the
computer, when I click on my name to login, it can take as long as five
minutes to switch users. We have only three users but if two or more are
logged on, it can take a very long time to open the other user after logging
out. Many times, the account will partially open then close. Re-entering the
password will then open up the account quickly on the second try.

 

[lurkswithin]

from microsoft

"Your computer may run slower than you expect. If you leave many
programs running when you switch users, you may notice that your
computer runs slower than usual. To resolve this issue, quit some
programs before you switch users.

Other users can turn off the computer while programs remain open. When
you switch users, another user can turn off the computer. If a logged
on user has programs running, they will be closed when the computer
is shut down, and this may result in data loss. To prevent this, save
your work before you switch users."

 

[NewScience]

Did you turn on Use Fast User Switching under Control Panel | User Account |
Change the way users log on or off?

 

[Guest]

This is a NEW problem. It happens even if only one program is open.

 

[Guest]

Yes. It's always been set up this way. This slow-ness is a new problem.