Start up problems

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From: Amber (Amber_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 06:45:09 -0700

Hello
I have 2 problems I hope some of you can help me with.
When doing either a cold startup, or doing a restart, the pc starts up,
shows the windows icon, and sits there for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until
the login page appears. After it finally does, I can start up without any
problems. Any reason why this delay keeps occuring?

Also, I am trying to reformat a DVD-RW, using 3 different programs to try.
None seem to work. Any idea as to why the reformating won't work?? It starts
out and keeps opening the drive tray.

Also, after laughter at my stupidity stops ... I am a "newbie" ... Is there
a difference in the + (plus sign) and in the - (minus sign) on the CD's and
the DVD's?
   

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Thanks for any assistance or suggestions.
Amber

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