Re: StartUp Delay

iexplore.exe is Internet Explorer, usually. Why is this loading at startup?

Note: iexplore.exe is also registered as the Trojan.KillAV.B virus

Trojan.KillAV.B
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.killav.b.html

savscan.exe
http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/savscan.exe.php

[[SAVScan.exe is a process associated with the Norton Antivirus from
Symantec and provides real-tmie protection from Internet bourne threats such
as trojans and spyware. This process should not be removed to ensure that
your system security is not breached.]]
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/SAVScan/

Slow Computer
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:XzbDe.6016$oZ.3854@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
AeB <ALEXANDEReBARNEs@xxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
> A week or 2 ago my XP (sp.2) system started taking a long time to start,
> about 3 minutes. I can't think of any application I've added during
> this time.
>
> I removed all apps from the StartUp folders.
>
> After turning the system on
> the opening splash screen comes up and then promptly
> the image for my wallpaper (in use long before this problem).
> Then it pauses for 1-2 minutes.
> Ctrl-alt-del can be invoked. It shows 3-10% cpu use, little I/O.
> The process continues with the appearance of the desktop icons and the
> taskbar.
>
>
> The pause may be associated with the iexplore.exe process loading. I'm
> also suspicious of a SAVSCAN.exe.
>
> Do you knw what's causing this problem, how to fix it?
>
> --
> Since my access to NNTP is limited, a copy of your reply to
> ALEXANDEReBARNEs@xxxxxxxxx is especially appreciated.
>
> Alexander

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