XP startup very odd

Hello,
I have noticed some recent problems on my PC and have been here at MG's a lot! First off I want to thank everyone that has been assisting me. I not only have been helped a lot but also learned a thing or two.

Ok here is my problem. My PC boots up quick as always, very quick onto my desk top. But for like a mintue or a mintue and 15 seconds nothing goes for action. For example; I click on IE and its just a white page loading. Or I open my mail and there are no server responses during this 1-1.15 mins. This is very odd. This has been happening for only about 1 week. I also noticed that under task manager my processes have gone from about 36 to 40! Maybe something is connecting and takes up a lot of my memory at the beginning. I am not sure. Some guidance is appreciated. Thanks guys!!!!

TheBlackClap

 

bumpy bump

 

Hello back to you!!

I will do as you said and let you know what I found, thanks!!

BTC

 

Okay Nick this is what I found.

Under Startup I unclicked some HP printer stuff and adobe Gamma. There 4 other programs, but its a bunch of jargon and I don't feel comfortable unselecting them.

I restarted and everything is still the same. That 1 mintue delay of no responsive action. I did notice under msconfig in the GENERAL tab that selective startup is selected with a bunch of files/programs seleted, this normal?

 

I did notice this.

Total memory: 1790mb
used: 396mb

what is used. The amount of memory it takes to run the computer?

 

It could be IE. I have that problem with IE. It sits there detecing proxy setting for a while then works. Try it on another browser and see if that is the case.

 

OK I wenti into msconfig/ startup and disabled everything. Nothing changed, still that long wait before action.

 

Its all programs fertyop. Outlook, Media player.

 

bump

 

Hey Nick,
Yes all drivers and service pack 2 are loaded. Defrag/adware/ccleaner/nortanscan/and search and destroy have all been runned.

I have already been to maleware forums and been cleanered of any virus stuff. Is there anyway you could guide me with seeing what is running when I load up? I think that is the problem, something is taking up all my memory at the get go.

 

Nick,
I ran it, but not sure how to do a screenshot, also all you need is the start up right?

 

Here is the 'log on' tab from the autorun. Thanks Nick

 

The max size MG's let me post is 97KB. That size is 95KB. I don't know how else to do it.

 

I will do this after dinner. Thanks NIck!

 

Okay here it is Nick

 

Ok Nick, I deleted everything but CC APP and Vptray. There is also a program at the top that I cut off. But it is a profile application that has to run in order for me to log on.

Nothing changed, same amount of time.

I look forward to your next recommendation. Again, thanks for the help!!!!

 

Ok I booted up my PC and took a screen shot of the performance tab. I waited for the graph to go as far to the left as possible in order to show as much as I could. I would say this is about 15 seconds worth.

I am currently using Opera as my browser.

Thanks Nick

 

I will do this after I get back from the gym. Thanks Nick!

 

One additional thing to look into:

What about safemode, does it still take awhile to startup an app?

Try turning off your modem/router. Reboot the computer into normal mode. Does accessing any applications startup faster? The reason I ask this, it could be something that is accessing the internet at this time (though unlikely the culprit), just wanted to take this option out of the problem.

 

Hello Nick,
Ok I find this interesting. After rebooting my system, I opened Opera up right away and it ran and was active. I then clicked my outlook express, but it continued the same ole' routine.

I find it interesting that Opera runs normal at start up but now. But IE or OE don't.

Maybe theefool is on to something. Maybe IE and OE are trying to access something at start up and wont respond until doing so.

We just need to find out what it eating up all the beginning parts!!!

 

Hey Nick
I actually already took care of that. I had a really slow chip in there. I went out and got two new 512mb 3200 chips and installed and the freezing part is solved.

I don't think it would be a memory issue if Opera runns fine but not IE

 

Hey Nick.

Yes and no. Opera opens fine right from the beginning. However IE and Outlook express still dont respond for the time we discussed. I may have to just deal with it.

 

Nick
I already have/use CCleaner

This really is a minor thing, I am just happy knowing that Opera worked. I do appreciate your help in the matter Nick. Thanks and take care.

 

Phew!
My eyes are a mite better at that fuzzy diagram you posted. As a first step why not take the 5 ticks out of the bottom entries - reboot and see if you get an improvement. Best to do this Off-Net since you are disabling Norton AV. If it loads faster without detriment to anything else then try again but click on nortan AV to be on the safe side. That means that the four unticked entries are the culprits and may be trying to phone home as you boot up
HTH
Robert

 

New problem. I started up my PC this morning and this time NO applications loaded for the entire time. IT was really slow going from the load to the desktop, then once at the desk top it sat for 30 or more seconds with nothing to click, just the desktop picture. Then once it does load up, it is super laggy for about 30 more seconds. I have changed NOTHING. I find this so dang odd. Help please.

 

Hey robert!
Untick the 5 items on what application? Thanks

 

aren't you shy of websites that say "tell all your friends" "it's completely free"??

abri