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by: peterwill August 1, 2009 1:51 AM PDT

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Very Slow boot up

by peterwill - 8/1/09 1:51 AM

I have a main WIN XP Home Edition based computer with an Intel 3118 chip, 2GB RAM,190GB Hard drive with 126GB free, additional drive via USB with 470 GB and 399GB free and networked with a laptop and Dell computer all able to read each other. On the main computer I have 60+ icons on the desktop and have Zone Alarm Security Suite and Forcefield running and updated. I have cleaned all computers with Crap Cleaner and Esaycleaner have defragged and deleted all unwanted files but still it takes some 9-10 minutes to boot from hot or cold and the close down of programs also takes between 1-2 minutes. All the sites I have looked at recommend REGCURE which I believe does the same as Easycleaner/Crap Cleaaner. This is driving me mad can you suggest any remedy to the slow speeds? Many thanks, Peter


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by peterwill - 8/8/09 11:56 PM

In Reply to: slow startup by dileep_ktm

First of all thanks to all who replied to this thread. The last two posts re bios and device manager have all been done and still the problem persists. I am drawn to the conclusion that it must be a hard disk failure and will pursue that route either with replacement disk or a new computer. Either way I will report back. I will therefore consider this thread closed for now but thanks again to all respondees.
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I think you and Bob have hit the nail on its head

by MarkFlax Moderator - 8/9/09 3:45 AM

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I wouldn't have known about that seek time without further research, so having Bob's input and knowledge is a real bonus.

Whilst the disk is still working, you may want to seize the chance to copy off all the personal files you have saved but not yet backed up, just in case the drive fails suddenly.

Then the rest is up to you, happy New computer, or new drive. Good luck with whatever you choose.

You may have wondered the sudden additional help we received in this discussion. We were, 'fortunate', to have had your discussion linked in CNET's latest "Community Help & How-to" Newsletter. As I always say, 'All help is welcome'. happy

Mark


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by peterwill - 8/9/09 11:24 AM

In Reply to: I think you and Bob have hit the nail on its head by MarkFlax Moderator

Hi Mark,
I am very grateful to you for the time you spent on this thread, I have certainly learned something. It's been an experience and one that typifies the CNET organisation and full credit to them for this service.

It will cost me money but at least I know it will be spent on the right solution.

Will post when I have more news.
Best wishes,
Peter


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hi

by sabreenajazmine - 2/18/12 3:23 AM

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Hello,

Thanks all of you for your informative comments i am new here i wish i will learnt a lot from here.


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Windows XP very slow booting

by MARYALAYAM - 2/11/13 9:22 AM

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Having Duelcore Processer 2GB Ram, kaspershy security tell how to improve fast boot


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