Computer too long to detect the Windows Firewall

[Karbi]

I have Windows XP Professional SP3, with Micorosft Security Essentials as the
Antivirus
When I start/restart my computer, it takes too long (2 to 3 mins) to detect
firewall is ON.
At the end of 3 mins it displays No firewall turned on message for a 1 sec
and disappers.
Until it detects the firewall, it doesn't connect to LAN/Internet.
I don't know what the computer does during this 3 mins delay.
When I checked in the Event Viewer, I found that Windows Security Center
Service is taking too long to start.
How can I make the Windows Security Center Service to start fast ?
How to fix this issue, so that it detects the Anitvirus/Firewall fast and
connects to LAN/Internet fast ?

 

[MowGreen]

I have Windows XP Professional SP3, with Micorosft Security Essentials as the
Antivirus
When I start/restart my computer, it takes too long (2 to 3 mins) to detect
firewall is ON.
At the end of 3 mins it displays No firewall turned on message for a 1 sec
and disappers.
Until it detects the firewall, it doesn't connect to LAN/Internet.
I don't know what the computer does during this 3 mins delay.
When I checked in the Event Viewer, I found that Windows Security Center
Service is taking too long to start.
How can I make the Windows Security Center Service to start fast ?
How to fix this issue, so that it detects the Anitvirus/Firewall fast and
connects to LAN/Internet fast ?

Is there an Event ID showing in the Application event log or the System
event log ? It will show under the 'Event' listings for that specific event.

This issue may be a residual effect from having another
antivirus/security suite installed previously and when it was
uninstalled, left some remnants on the system.

*What* was installed previously and have you run a clean up or removal
tool for it yet ?

Norton Removal Tool
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...rton Internet Security&ver=2005&osv=&osv_lvl=

" The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton
2009/2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products, Norton 360 and Norton
SystemWorks 12.0 from your computer "

McAfee Removal Tool
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507


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