Computer hangs at startup

[Guest]

I had a computer crash and had to install Windows XP from the start. I
formatted the hard drive and installed Windows XP Professional and every
thing went fine except..... When I start OR Re-start windows there is a long
delay (60 to 90 seconds) between the time I see the Windows XP logo (FLASH
PAGE?) and the time the WELCOME screen coms on. Can anyond help on this OR
direct me to a site to get detailed instructions to fix this problem. any
help I can get will be greatly apperciated. THanks, RICH

 

[Guest]

I had a computer crash and had to install Windows XP from the start. I
formatted the hard drive and installed Windows XP Professional and every
thing went fine except..... When I start OR Re-start windows there is a long
delay (60 to 90 seconds) between the time I see the Windows XP logo (FLASH
PAGE?) and the time the WELCOME screen coms on. Can anyond help on this OR
direct me to a site to get detailed instructions to fix this problem. any
help I can get will be greatly apperciated. THanks, RICH

Not very clear, but see if this helps:
Control Panel > User Accounts, then click the link marked 'Change the way
users log on or off'. (Note: This in Win XP Home, might be different for
Professional). There is an option in there that changes whether or not to use
the Welcome screen.

 

[Guest]

Ricardo;
I tried that and that does NOTHING for the long DELAY, or hesitation. My
computer boots up to the Windows XP Logo screen and then the monitor goes
black for about 90 seconds then the Welcome screen comes and it then it
continues to boot nornally. Turning off the Welcome screen does NOT remove
thr pause or delay or hesition between the screens.