[ColDroop]

For the past week or two when ever i restart my computer (32 bit vista) it can take up to 5 minutes for my desktop to load. i haven't changed any settings or made any changes or added any new software or programs other than un installing and reinstalling a game that Ive played for the past few months...im at a loss and need a kick in the right direction, thanks in advance

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Go Start>Run (Start Search in Vista), type in:
msconfig
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).

Click on Startup tab.
Click Disable all

Click Services tab.
Put checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services
Click Disable all.

Click OK.
Restart computer in Normal Mode.

NOTE. If you use different firewall, than Windows firewall, turn Windows firewall on, just for this test, since your regular firewall won't be running.
If you use Windows firewall, you're fine.

Same slowness?

[Broni]

Go Start>Run (Start Search in Vista), type in:
msconfig
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).

Click on Startup tab.
Click Disable all

Click Services tab.
Put checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services
Click Disable all.

Click OK.
Restart computer in Normal Mode.

NOTE. If you use different firewall, than Windows firewall, turn Windows firewall on, just for this test, since your regular firewall won't be running.
If you use Windows firewall, you're fine.

Same slowness?

[ColDroop]

Tried this and it is still very slow on start up took almost 3 mins to bring desktop up
when i signed into my account , theres 2 user accounts BTW, i was hung on a welcome screen for about 1:30 then it goes to a solid black screen for roughly 2 minutes before showing desktop

[Broni]

Please, post some computer info:
- processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")
- security programs in use (antivirus, firewall)

Any recent software/hardware changes?

What USB devices do you have plugged in?

[ColDroop]

processor- AMD Athlon ™ 64x2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
2.gb memory
hard drive 326 GB
used 105 GB
free 220 GB

Norton AntiVirus 2009
windows firewall


Any recent software/hardware changes?
updated sound drivers uninstalled and reinstalled an online game Combat Arms thats all to my recollection


What USB devices do you have plugged in?

Lynx-Q22 laser gaming mouse

[Broni]

Download Autoruns for Windows: http://technet.micro...s/bb963902.aspx
No installation required.
Simply unzip Autoruns.zip file, and double click on autoruns.exe file to run the program.
Go File>Save As, and save AutoRuns.txt file to know location.
Attach the file to your next reply.

[ColDroop]

i believe this is what you wanted if not forgive me for being computer illiterate

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[Broni]

I don't see anything unusual.
If there is no hardware problem, I'd give Norton a shot, and uninstall it temporarily.
If you want to try it, use this tool: http://service1.syma...005033108162039
If you do so, make sure to turn Windows firewall on for the time of testing.

[ColDroop]

i had a problem with Norton a few months back and couldn't locate the disk I had to have Norton remote access my computer to uninstall and reinstall the program using NAV09EN.exe I'm afraid i wont be able to reload the program if i uninstall it...any other ideas?

[usasma]

Contact Norton for advice about reinstalling your product. There is advice about this on the page where you download the Norton Removal Tool (in Broni's post above).

[Broni]

Yeah, if you purchased it, they should have all necessary info for you, so you can re-download it.