I start up Windows XP as usual. Then the welcome screen appears. Then
just the wallpaper appears for about 50 seconds, and then everything
loads up. Help please.
If I understand you correctly, Windows eventually appears and runs and
that is what "everything loads up" means. If this is the case, then
manage what is starting with Windows to lessen startup time. For each
program that is starting with Windows, look in its Preferences to see if
the option to not start with Windows is available to you. If you don't
have that option, use the System Configuration Utility to manage Startup
items:
Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
Do not use msconfig to manage services and do not mess about with
Windows services unless you know exactly what you are doing.
If you have any Norton or McAfee products installed, that would explain
the long delay in getting to a usable Desktop.
If you need more help, then please post back with more information about
your computer. This link will show you what details to include:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Malke
