Re: SLOW BOOT - NEED ADVICE

Check both System & Event logs. Sometimes at boot a Service will
attempt to start and time out ( ~30 Seconds ). Best to clear both of
the logs and reboot then re-check. This way you get an idea of what
Events are being logged in a normal boot sequence.
Click Start, Run ( Type ) EventVwr.Msc [Enter]
Expand each log and scan the Right Pane for red icons that denote
error(s).
*Norton presents it's own system issues, but if that's your personal
security software preference you have to accept the performance
loss it inflicts.

"its_my_dime" <its_my_dime@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx(hold the .spam)> wrote in message
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One more comment. The problem DID NOT start with SP3. The office
computer was slow to boot before adding SP3.


"its_my_dime" <its_my_dime@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx(hold the .spam)> wrote in
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I have two identical Gateway Computers (home and office) with identical
software loaded on both. (Windows XP; SP3). Norton AV. Adobe Acrobat. MS
Office 2003. Windows Defender. Other usual stuff. Both registries cleaned
up. Hard disks defragged. Scan and boot functions turned off NAV and
Defender.

The home computer boots in a reasonable amount of time.

The office computer takes about 5 minutes with the disk light on steady
for the full time.

Where do I start looking to find the office computer problem? Are there
*.logs that will help? Any thoughts based on experience? Note that once
the office computer is up and running, it is fine.

Thanks.







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