causing problems with start-up

[privatenews.microsoft.com]

Strange problem that only started since I loaded Microsoft AntiSpy Ware
'Beta' program - which I have now removed.

I'm running XP Home Edition (Service Pac 2)

When starting PC the Dell logo appears then screen is blank for approx 1min
30 secs (small curson blinking in top left corner), then I get the usual
Microsoft XP with blue flashing strip then screen goes blank again for 1min.
Finally I see the page with all the users on and everything is fine. But
something has definintely changed, the PC is taking 'ages' to get to the
log
on screen with the users.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing this and how can I
get my PC back, is their something in the registry which is causing this??
thanks

 

[Andre Da Costa]

Click start > run > type "msconfig" without quotes, > startup (tab). Disable
any unnecessary programs that might be starting up with the system.

If you wish, reinstall back AntiSpyware, restart the computer in safe mode,
do a full scan (on the scan page, click scan options > Full Scan). Also do a
defrag after the scan to reorganize files on your hard disk so they can
start up faster.

Also clean out your temp folder under documents and settings > "your user
name" > local settings > temp. If you do not see the local settings folder,
turn on "show hidden" files under " Tools > Folder Options.

Andre

 

[bob l]

Hmm, I just installed Microsoft AntiSpy Ware on a Compaq
running XP Home Edition (Service Pac 2). When I try to
restart, the puter hangs with a DOS like screen asking me
to press F1 to resume

 

[Robin Walker [MVP]]

I just installed Microsoft AntiSpy Ware on a Compaq
running XP Home Edition (Service Pac 2). When I try to
restart, the puter hangs with a DOS like screen asking me
to press F1 to resume

What message is there immediately before the "Press F1 to resume"?

 

[Philip J. Cook]

I've logged this problem with Microsoft and there solution is to reload
Windows XP. What a great response!! I know its beta s/w but even so I
thought I'd get a little more help. It appears that during the boot sequence
windows is looking for a file and then timing out, I just wish I knew what
was going on. To reload Windows is a big task, but it looks like this is
going to be the only way out for me. So I'd better press on with by
back-ups.
I work in an IT dept and its unacceptable when MS just simply state re-load
windows to solve the problem, especially when we have over 50 servers +
desktops - and one wonders why MS get a bad name for industrial strength s/w
phil

 

[Spider]

1/26/2005 5:41:59 PM

I've logged this problem with Microsoft and there solution is to reload
Windows XP. What a great response!! I know its beta s/w but even so I
thought I'd get a little more help. It appears that during the boot sequence
windows is looking for a file and then timing out, I just wish I knew what
was going on. To reload Windows is a big task, but it looks like this is
going to be the only way out for me. So I'd better press on with by

back-ups.
I work in an IT dept and its unacceptable when MS just simply state re-load
windows to solve the problem, especially when we have over 50 servers +
desktops - and one wonders why MS get a bad name for industrial strength s/w
phil

After you finish the backup, try running a repair on WindowsXP using
the second repair option as you run the setup from the CD. With any
luck you won't lose anything. You'll just have to apply all the
critical updates again.

Spider
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