Windows XP "Startup Lag"

The Tourist

Hi.

I have a really annoying problem with XP: After starting up none of the programs are responsive for a few minutes (1-5 mins, it varies, usually 2-3, 5 is rare). I can click on icons, but nothing happens. I have already optimised the startup itself in various ways, so now windows loads pretty quickly (well ok anyway). Once it loads though it seems to be doing something mysterious.

Any suggestions welcome.

karasu

try and check if it's logging to network domain. switch of dhcp and put him fixed settings of ip, gateway and dns servers. usually it helps

cance

check your msconfig, it contains all the applications that will start when you log in.

also check your antivirus/anti spyware etc applications, some of these will run a startup scan that can be a little heavy.

The Tourist

karasu wrote: »

try and check if it's logging to network domain. switch of dhcp and put him fixed settings of ip, gateway and dns servers. usually it helps

Sounds good, what does it mean! :rolleyes:

The Tourist

cance wrote: »

check your msconfig, it contains all the applications that will start when you log in.

also check your antivirus/anti spyware etc applications, some of these will run a startup scan that can be a little heavy.

Will check this out thx. Norton just became the prime suspect. I think there's more though.

Anti

Norton is a pc killer. Especially if your pc is a bit old. Dump it and get AVG which is free and better.

Ponster

What happens when you boot up in safe mode? Is it faster?