Bootup problem

[john B]

I have Xp Home Edit. Takes up to 1 1/2 minutes toget to
my desk top. Also Ms Install trys to start. Does anyone
have any answer. Thanks All...

 

[Kelly]

Hi John,

Check your startup programs and eliminate any that aren't necessary.
Start/Run/Msconfig/Startup and your startup folder(s).

In the meantime you could opt to run Boot.vis:

BootVis - Performance Trace Visualization Tool (Line 113)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

And/or a Startup Tracker: 2nd on the left
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Rock]

I have Xp Home Edit. Takes up to 1 1/2 minutes toget to
my desk top. Also Ms Install trys to start. Does anyone
have any answer. Thanks All...

Do some clean boot troubleshooting:
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316434