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Ed in Seattle
This is probably a novice question, which is mostly what I am.
I just bought a new computer that came with Windows XP Professional. When
new, I turned on the computer, the desktop appeared in about 15-20 seconds
and I could start to work immediately.
After several weeks, the Welcome Window came up with my name as the account
user name (the only account on the Welcome window). I clicked on the logo
and XP said that it was configuring things according to my preferences.
This took at least twenty seconds more before the desktop was in place.
The most recent software installed was Office 2007 and some LaCie hard drive
back-up software to go with a LaCie USB harddrive I acquired for back-up. I
used System Restore to go back before both were installed, but the Welcome
window remains.
What can I do to rid myself of the time-consuming Welcome window and go back
to a quick, ready-to-go desktop?
Help and clarification of what's happened would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ed Presson
I just bought a new computer that came with Windows XP Professional. When
new, I turned on the computer, the desktop appeared in about 15-20 seconds
and I could start to work immediately.
After several weeks, the Welcome Window came up with my name as the account
user name (the only account on the Welcome window). I clicked on the logo
and XP said that it was configuring things according to my preferences.
This took at least twenty seconds more before the desktop was in place.
The most recent software installed was Office 2007 and some LaCie hard drive
back-up software to go with a LaCie USB harddrive I acquired for back-up. I
used System Restore to go back before both were installed, but the Welcome
window remains.
What can I do to rid myself of the time-consuming Welcome window and go back
to a quick, ready-to-go desktop?
Help and clarification of what's happened would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ed Presson