re: Slow Windows XP start- At the logo, before signing in
Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 12:54 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ricer46
(23824 messages posted)
20 seconds is not bad. You can reduce the number of programs that load at startup,
reduce unnecessary processes, install more memory, and/or get a faster computer for
starters.
If you go back to DOS 5.0, it will really start up fast.
On Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 9:02 am, Polarbear1492 wrote:
>I have read many tips regarding slow starts after you log in and etc.
>My problem, however, is before all of that even starts. When I turn on my computer,
>it goes through all the POSTs and then proceeds to load XP.
>I get the XP logo with a blue bar that goes back and forth. This is where my problem
>lies. At this stage it takes around 20 seconds just to get to the sign in screen.
>The blue bar just keeps going while this happens.
>As soon as thats done, everything is fine.
>I'm sorry if I didnt do enough research, thank you in advance.
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