a couple of thoughts :
you could try "msconfig" to see what is running at startup, also check the "startup" 
folder in your profile. also open task-manager and check under apps and processes 
to see what is going on.

You may get some additional guidance here :

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/northrup_restoreperf.mspx

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