Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot

celluloidheros · 01-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Hello, When i boot in safe mode it takes about 30 sec. to boot, in normal mode it takes 15 min, or more. i think that i have some sort of malware.

system specs
AMD athelon XP 2400+
Quantum fireball 40 g hard drive on "c"
dell D1025htx monitor
1GB RAM
XP, professional version 2002 SP 2

does anyone have any good ideas, i have tried a few things already like Hyjack this logs, Looked at the device manager for conflicts. Any help is appreciated. CH

chauffeur2 · 01-14-2008, 08:19 PM

G'Day Celluloidheros,

I recommend that you read this article... "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
(Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.)

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not back here in this one.

When carrying out The 5 Steps, if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed.
However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.

Good Luck with it.

Kind Regards,

celluloidheros · 01-15-2008, 03:02 PM

Hello, i already posted my Hyjack this log in the other forum. If you search on my user name you will see the thread. whgen it was moved to that forum, it sat and no one responded. I will read the link that you posted and do as instructed.

celluloidheros · 01-18-2008, 03:42 PM

Okay i posted aagain in the HJK this area.

**scottydont2841** · 01-19-2008, 05:04 PM

What startup programs is the system running?

Check them in msconfig (Start > Run > type msconfig > startup tab).

Let us know.

celluloidheros · 01-20-2008, 03:09 AM

Jusched
Soundman
PDVDserv
osCheck
nwis
nvmctray
nvcpl
nerocheck
point32
daemon
ccApp
PWRISOVM
MNBGmonitor
adobe reader speed launch
Spyware guard
avp
adobeupdate manager
googletoolbarnotifier
mssysmgr
WKdetect

celluloidheros · 01-20-2008, 03:10 AM

there is also one other program that is checked that does not have a name, it is blank

celluloidheros · 01-20-2008, 02:22 PM

Hello, I removed Norton earlier today and installed a program called AVG. this fixed my problem. boot time is now less than 1 min. I can't believe that Norton was such a pig. I downloaded the special tool and ran it about 10 times to do a complete clean. Thanks for all of your help. The only reason that i ran norton was becasue i like their Anti spam program. is there another good antispam program that integrates with outlook exporess ?

Thanks again to all who helped. CH

01-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot Hello, When i boot in safe mode it takes about 30 sec. to boot, in normal mode it takes 15 min, or more. i think that i have some sort of malware. system specs AMD athelon XP 2400+ Quantum fireball 40 g hard drive on "c" dell D1025htx monitor 1GB RAM XP, professional version 2002 SP 2 does anyone have any good ideas, i have tried a few things already like Hyjack this logs, Looked at the device manager for conflicts. Any help is appreciated. CH

01-14-2008, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot G'Day Celluloidheros, I recommend that you read this article... "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum. (Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.) *Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not* back here in this one. When carrying out The 5 Steps*, if you cannot* complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed. However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to The HJT Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. Good Luck with it. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

01-15-2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot Hello, i already posted my Hyjack this log in the other forum. If you search on my user name you will see the thread. whgen it was moved to that forum, it sat and no one responded. I will read the link that you posted and do as instructed.

01-18-2008, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot Okay i posted aagain in the HJK this area.

01-19-2008, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,227 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot What startup programs is the system running? Check them in msconfig (Start > Run > type msconfig > startup tab). Let us know. __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition

01-20-2008, 03:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot Jusched Soundman PDVDserv osCheck nwis nvmctray nvcpl nerocheck point32 daemon ccApp PWRISOVM MNBGmonitor adobe reader speed launch Spyware guard avp adobeupdate manager googletoolbarnotifier mssysmgr WKdetect

01-20-2008, 03:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot there is also one other program that is checked that does not have a name, it is blank

01-20-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
celluloidheros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro	Re: Computer takes more than 15 minutes to boot Hello, I removed Norton earlier today and installed a program called AVG. this fixed my problem. boot time is now less than 1 min. I can't believe that Norton was such a pig. I downloaded the special tool and ran it about 10 times to do a complete clean. Thanks for all of your help. The only reason that i ran norton was becasue i like their Anti spam program. is there another good antispam program that integrates with outlook exporess ? Thanks again to all who helped. CH