Re: Dim 4300 Please help


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"Kevin M" <kmills22@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi All,

I have a Dell Dim 4300 (XP, 512 RAM, 40 gb HD, etc). The pc was running
very slow. I ran some spyware cleanup software (Spybot, Adaware) and did
a virus scan with Norton 2007 which is currently installed. PC runs MUCH
better; however, it takes way too long to boot up. Specifically, it
takes about a minute for the desktop icons to appear after the
background appears. I have disabled everything I can in startup (Norton,
etc.) There is nothing hardly left in the RUN keys of the registry; but
the PC still takes way too long to boot. Also, I have checked the HD for
errors and done a defrag. In addition, I have even disabled the CD and
floppy drives. Oddly, it boots very fast in safe mode.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Kevin


One more thing, I have emptied the Prefetch and temp folders.





Be sure to disconnect any hardware externals when testing in 'normal mode'
(USB hubs, hard disks, cameras, etc....)

If externals aren't involved, then you've got yourself a software issue
given your comments about safe mode.

My first guess would've been your AV, third party firewall, and/or any
security software that might be negotiating/managing your internet
connection.

Is the LED for the hard drive pegged while this is going on?


Does not appear to be any HD activity during this period. My AV is disabled.


Thanks


.

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