Slow start up with XP

[Mandy]

I formatted my computer today hoping it would solve a
slow start up problem I was having with Windows XP.
This, however, did not have any effect on the
problem...if anything it is worse now. Please if anyone
can help me figure out how to repair this I would LOVE to
hear from you. I already have the following....
ad-aware, spyware, firewall, virus protection...so if you
are thinking that any of these are a fix I have already
(e-mail address removed).
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Here are few suggestions:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310353