Boot Delay

[Berne]

Hi,

Using XPHOME. After booting to the userpassword screen Im having to wait 3mins with a blank grey window b4 getting to desktop?

What can I try to solve....bootvis does not solve the issue?

Regards,


Berne

 

[redduc900]

Try either a diagnostic or selective startup using the MS config. utility--> General tab, and creating a boot log under the Boot tab.

 

[Berne]

Correct

Yes you got that exactly right, sys just got very fit with no grey page delay....so we know its one of the processes running at boot BUT WHICH ONE?

I leave all MS startup options but reboot is loosing me my netconnection.

How can I determine what file in the boot process is causing the grey screen?

To get back on the net I had to reboot under normal again.

Is there a file or setting I can use that will alllow a net connection and yet load only default files and leave out the added unwanted grey screen file?

Berne

 

[c627627]

Definitely don't mess with Windows processes you do not understand but if you try this freeware:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

it will tell you which programs you yourself installed that are running at every system boot so you can see if there's something in there you installed that needs to go.

 

[Berne]

Hi,

Thanks a lot.....just realised dont mess with too techy an issue, scrapped Hdrive bought an SSD installed XP at cost, but at least I gained best pc performance to date, dont regret this upgrade.

Berne

 

[medo145]

Upgrading your OS would net you pc performance as well.

 

[Berne]

Wow

Hi,

Upgraded OS to W7 PRO....with the SSD im into warp speed...

Many thanks for all great advisories....

Berne