[SOLVED] Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min

cyber_hoax · 07-09-2009, 11:32 AM

I m using windows xp sp3 and of lately my computer is acting weird .. it almost take nearly 10 min to load windows ( from boot screen to desktop). What could be the problem .. It also take so time to even register the click of the mouse ..
Please help me

MikenandezNST · 07-09-2009, 11:35 AM

Please post your system specs.

cyber_hoax · 07-09-2009, 11:38 AM

Dell Inspiron 1520
Core 2 Duo T 7250
2 GB Ram
250 GB Hard Disk (5400 rpm)
8600M GT video Card

MikenandezNST · 07-09-2009, 11:47 AM

Please post a screenshot of your startup items by clicking start>run type"msconfig" without the quotes>click the startup tab.

Posting a screenshot http://www.techsupportforum.com/articles-tutorials-reviews/new-article-submissions/184291-how-post-screenshot.html

cyber_hoax · 07-09-2009, 12:09 PM

here is the screen shot

MikenandezNST · 07-09-2009, 12:51 PM

O.K. lets check your event viewer for any errors.

Click start>run type eventvwr.msc look within application and system and report any errors.

How long has the system behaved this way?

**louge1953** · 07-09-2009, 03:31 PM

looks to me like you have some Norton program starting at bootup and Avast antivirus and Tea timer for Spybot search and destroy.

if this is correct I suggest you do a clean removal of the Norton product and disable TEa timer too....

just my two cents and see how that affects startup time

cyber_hoax · 07-09-2009, 09:53 PM

I m attaching the pics of the errors which occur the most

cyber_hoax · 07-09-2009, 09:58 PM

Another big error... All these error started on July 3rd

sussane · 07-09-2009, 10:08 PM

you can disable some programs from system startup using MSCONFIG.
Just issue msconfig in run and move to startup tab and uncheck all the applications and restart your machine. Please post reply if this helps.. Thanks.

Regards,
SUssane
iliketechno

cyber_hoax · 07-10-2009, 12:39 AM

another set of pics

craigwatanabe · 07-10-2009, 05:43 AM

Try disconnect all drives except the hard drive. Sometimes during the P.O.S.T your BIOS will attempt to see all your devices attached to your computer's motherboard. If you have a defective IDE/SATA drive it can confuse the BIOS and delay booting to the desktop. Optical drives do fail and can cause boot errors.

MAKE SURE YOU UNPLUG YOUR COMPUTER FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING ANY POWER OR IDE CABLES. There is still power running throughout the Motherboard despite the computer being shut down. Failure to do so can result in a blown PSU.

cyber_hoax · 07-10-2009, 07:05 AM

i m using a laptop so it would be risky compared to desktop to open up and check the thing like that ... Now it is acting more weird it it take some time to even register a click made

cyber_hoax · 07-10-2009, 08:34 AM

my boot log

MikenandezNST · 07-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Run a scan with malwarebytes which can be downloaded here http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button

cyber_hoax · 07-11-2009, 12:34 AM

Done that ... Even had a full scan for virus too (avast 4.8 pro) using latest virus definition ... it gettin worse .. early it used to only take some to boot and everything would be ok ..but now it take some to even open programs and folders .... it gettin worse ... i cant format the drive because i onle have a single partition (234 GB in C:\) all my file are there music movies word documents etc ... formatting would be my last option

MikenandezNST · 07-11-2009, 12:39 AM

Open a command prompt and run the chkdsk command.

Start>run type cmd, now in the command prompt type the following command chkdsk c: /r notice the space after c:

You could have a look here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883253 as well.

storm5510 · 07-11-2009, 01:28 AM

My sisters' Dell desktop has done this from the day she took it out of the box. It crawls along; hard drive light on nearly all the time. It's about five years old. P4 2.66 GHz. It came with 256 MB of RAM. I had her get a 512 MB module and swapped that for one of the 128's. It made no difference. So, I don't know what the deal is with it. She swears she will never buy another Dell. I would like to solve it, if for no other reason that to know what the issue has been.

cyber_hoax · 07-11-2009, 02:57 AM

i just did the chkdsk C: /r command , it asked me whether to do it when the sys restarts next time .. i gave y and i restarted the system ... it when good still the third stage (security) but when it strated file system it did not give any respone for more than 30 and hour ... i just installed HDD life and its shown me high amount of read and write usage even for a small activity ...

**louge1953** · 07-11-2009, 07:58 AM

cyberhoax after all you have tried thus far....I suggest you consider installing a new harddrive and reload XP to start from scratch. you can install your existing drive into an external harddrive enclosure and use it connected via usb to access your old files...

Storm5510 you should start your own thread but I suggest you do the same as I suggested for Cbyerhoax

07-09-2009, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
cyber_hoax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	[SOLVED] Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min I m using windows xp sp3 and of lately my computer is acting weird .. it almost take nearly 10 min to load windows ( from boot screen to desktop). What could be the problem .. It also take so time to even register the click of the mouse .. Please help me Last edited by cyber_hoax; 07-09-2009 at 11:36 AM.

07-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Laoding into Windows takes More than 10 min Please post your system specs. __________________

07-09-2009, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
cyber_hoax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Dell Inspiron 1520 Core 2 Duo T 7250 2 GB Ram 250 GB Hard Disk (5400 rpm) 8600M GT video Card

07-09-2009, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Please post a screenshot of your startup items by clicking start>run type"msconfig" without the quotes>click the startup tab. Posting a screenshot http://www.techsupportforum.com/articles-tutorials-reviews/new-article-submissions/184291-how-post-screenshot.html __________________

07-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min O.K. lets check your event viewer for any errors. Click start>run type eventvwr.msc look within application and system and report any errors. How long has the system behaved this way? __________________

07-09-2009, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
louge1953 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 757 OS: xp	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min looks to me like you have some Norton program starting at bootup and Avast antivirus and Tea timer for Spybot search and destroy. if this is correct I suggest you do a clean removal of the Norton product and disable TEa timer too.... just my two cents and see how that affects startup time

07-09-2009, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
sussane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Xp	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min you can disable some programs from system startup using MSCONFIG. Just issue msconfig in run and move to startup tab and uncheck all the applications and restart your machine. Please post reply if this helps.. Thanks. Regards, SUssane iliketechno

07-10-2009, 05:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
craigwatanabe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 299 OS: xp	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Try disconnect all drives except the hard drive. Sometimes during the P.O.S.T your BIOS will attempt to see all your devices attached to your computer's motherboard. If you have a defective IDE/SATA drive it can confuse the BIOS and delay booting to the desktop. Optical drives do fail and can cause boot errors. MAKE SURE YOU UNPLUG YOUR COMPUTER FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING ANY POWER OR IDE CABLES. There is still power running throughout the Motherboard despite the computer being shut down. Failure to do so can result in a blown PSU. __________________ A computer is only as powerful as it's user so build wisely. Last edited by craigwatanabe; 07-10-2009 at 05:44 AM.

07-10-2009, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
cyber_hoax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min i m using a laptop so it would be risky compared to desktop to open up and check the thing like that ... Now it is acting more weird it it take some time to even register a click made

07-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Run a scan with malwarebytes which can be downloaded here http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button __________________

07-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
cyber_hoax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Done that ... Even had a full scan for virus too (avast 4.8 pro) using latest virus definition ... it gettin worse .. early it used to only take some to boot and everything would be ok ..but now it take some to even open programs and folders .... it gettin worse ... i cant format the drive because i onle have a single partition (234 GB in C:\) all my file are there music movies word documents etc ... formatting would be my last option

07-11-2009, 12:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min Open a command prompt and run the chkdsk command. Start>run type cmd, now in the command prompt type the following command chkdsk c: /r notice the space after c: You could have a look here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883253 as well. __________________ Last edited by MikenandezNST; 07-11-2009 at 12:40 AM. Reason: typo

07-11-2009, 01:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
storm5510 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 103 OS: Windows XP SP2 My System	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min My sisters' Dell desktop has done this from the day she took it out of the box. It crawls along; hard drive light on nearly all the time. It's about five years old. P4 2.66 GHz. It came with 256 MB of RAM. I had her get a 512 MB module and swapped that for one of the 128's. It made no difference. So, I don't know what the deal is with it. She swears she will never buy another Dell. I would like to solve it, if for no other reason that to know what the issue has been.

07-11-2009, 02:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
cyber_hoax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min i just did the chkdsk C: /r command , it asked me whether to do it when the sys restarts next time .. i gave y and i restarted the system ... it when good still the third stage (security) but when it strated file system it did not give any respone for more than 30 and hour ... i just installed HDD life and its shown me high amount of read and write usage even for a small activity ...

07-11-2009, 07:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
louge1953 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 757 OS: xp	Re: Loading into Windows takes More than 10 min cyberhoax after all you have tried thus far....I suggest you consider installing a new harddrive and reload XP to start from scratch. you can install your existing drive into an external harddrive enclosure and use it connected via usb to access your old files... Storm5510 you should start your own thread but I suggest you do the same as I suggested for Cbyerhoax