I'm running Windows XP and my PC takes a long timo to start up. All goes OK and fast up until the Desktop opens and the additional drivers/app's start loading (icons in the bottom right corner) the PC stops. I also notice that the HD also stops for some time, two to three minutes before it continues loading. only then can I start using my apps, even though the desktop is open with all icons.
This irritated me so much that I decided to format and reload everything. Everything was OK untill i reinstalled AVAST and/or ZONE ALARM PRO. Now I have barely any other programs on my PC but it still takes a LONG time to start up!
Thanx!
Cheers, Roberto,
Slovenia