Windows explorer takes for ever to start (30 mins)

From: Leiloucan (Leiloucan_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/23/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:51:02 -0800

February 20 I begin to notice that my Dell Dimension 8200 took longer to
start. I tried to open Windows explorer but it took 30 minutes to show the
files (My computer does the same). Internet explorer works fine as most other
programs. I suspected a virus or adware. I have Norton AV 2005 active in auto
update mode. I tried spybot but the software did not work. I think of a
harware failure and run checkdisk with all otions on. No errors founds.

I tried a system restore to the previous friday. no luck.

I did:
Disable System Restore
in safe mode run scan with Mwav (all options scan)
in safe mode run scan with Ad-AwareSE (use full system scan)
in safe mode run scan with SpySweeper
Enable system restore

A few adware and virus where found and eliminated.

But windows explorer still does not work and the computer still takes more
time then mormal to startup.

Does anyone has a clue or has seen such things?

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