Is it a Virus?

when I boot up my PC it boots up fine.
I log on and it takes about 10min before I see the desktop (Shouldnt be taking that long)

Once logged on it is near impossible to use the start menu as it is always frozen.

If you can open and application such as word or firefox then they run as normal (fast) and fine.

Is it a virus that is causing this?

 

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However, this sounds more like startup programs to me!

Try this:

1. Hit windows key + r (or click start --> run)
2. Type 'msconfig' (without the quotes)
3. Press enter (or click ok)
4. Select the 'Startup' tab

Here, you will see all the programs that are set to run at startup. Eliminate as many as you can safely. Another place to check would be Start --> All Programs --> Startup. Anything listed there will be run at startup as well.

 

yeah Cheers mate startup programs was the problem.

Thanks alot