RE: Windows XP Home SP2 - "My Computer" very slow to open

From: r (r_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/19/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:07:03 -0700

Please see this:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm#SomecommonWindowsXPproblems

Top portion of the same page should help with your future SP2 installations.

Good Luck! 

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"JohnD" wrote:
> I updated my Windows XP Home Edition to SP2. Now, when I 
> open "My Computer", it takes almost 2 minutes to open, 
> with the "flashlight" showing in the meantime. Prior to 
> SP2, this would take about 1-2 seconds.
> 
> Any ideas?  I have a home network.
> 
>  Thanks,
> 
>     John
>

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