XP machines slow to boot on network

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I am having issues with XP SP3 machines taking in excess of ten minutes to
boot when connected to the network. The issue started a couple of months ago,
it doesn't allways affect the same machine.
The network is win2003 small business

 

[Andrew E.]

Try installing the xp cd,boot pc to xp cd,press r for recovery console at
xp menu,select 1 for C:,press enter key for password,type:Fixboot agree,
type:CHKDSK C: /p type:EXIT Remove xp cd,let xp start-up.

 

[Gerry]

Have a look in the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for
Errors and Warnings and post copies here. Don't post any more than 48
hours ago.

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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