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Problem on startup - start menu/desktop icons dont load

  • 29-04-2008 10:03am
    #1
    Paul Tergat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,785 ✭✭✭✭


    Whenever i start my laptop it takes about 20 minutes for the startup menu to appear (and desktop icons). in the meantime i can access programmes via the task manager and then after ive say been on the net 20 minutes or so the start menu then appears.

    anyone any idea on whats gone wrong?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    TiGeR KiNgS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭TiGeR KiNgS


    is the pc experiencing slowdown when accessing program through task manager?
    does the issue happen in safe mode?
    how many start up/service programs do you have going?

    use the steps in the sticky for malware removal
    try a disc defragment,
    run a disc error check,

    thats what i'd try before the give up and reinstall,
    the real tech heads may give you better advice :0


  • #3
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    Does sound like Malware/Virus problems alright as these can be what is causing Explorer.exe to be slow to load, which is why you can't see your taskbar, icons, start menu.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,581 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    if nothing major has changed recently then system restore

    if the hard drive is making funny noises then use hddtune or the manufacturers diags to make sure it's ok

    try a windows update too while at it

    From the task manager try running explorer.exe to see it pops up earlier - alternative end task on it and start manually to see if different

    ye olde safe mode is good too, boot up let it settle down and reboot - also best place to do system restore from.


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