slow start up

[Philip J. Cook]

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

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?
thanks
philip

 

[Guest]

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindows.htm

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

NEVER (!) install beta software on a production machine.

Good Luck!

 

[Rock]

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

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?
thanks
philip

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