keysofanxiety
Technical User
I have a huge problem when loading up my Windows XP SP2, but it has only happened recently (3-4 days ago), so im assuming it is something I have done wrong.
My windows XP simply does not work when loading up, UNTIL the icons for the network connections appear. The problem is that the icons do not appear on their own (even after 30 mins of waiting!!). I have tried going into control panel and loading up the network connections from there, and the odd thing is, once the folder for the network connection has been loaded up in control panel, everything kicks into life. The annoying thing is, it takes almost 15 mins to load up that folder.
I have a sneaky suspicion that the problem is due to me using a program which increased the amount of internet connections from 10 to 50 (as 10 was the default or maximum for SP2). I used this program, after a reccomendation on a Shareaza forum to increase my download speeds, after that, however, the problem began. Nevertheless, I had previously used that program 3 months ago to increase the network connections and I had no such problem. I can no longer find that program, and I believe the problem is something more, because there is no reasonable explanation for what is happening.
I have scanned my registry, done virus and spyware scans, using different programs and methods, but the problem still occurs. Hibernating my computer and then restarting it from hibernation, which I tried yesterday, has the internet connections still on, so the computer had no problem starting up. But shortly after loading from hibernation, my computer began to make some very disturbing noises, as if there was a blender inside rather than a fan. . .?! Naturally I turned off the computer, (illegally, it wouldnt turn off normally), and restarted the computer. The problem of the network connections were still there.
My computer has recently been extremely slow when shutting down, and generally, with gameplay and multitasking, has been considerably slower. I doubt it is a problem with my registry, or spyware/adware/viruses, as I mentioned before, I had done numerous scans. I also doubt it is my hardware, I have a 3.4GHz Intel Processor, 3.5 GB DDR RAM and over 50GB free hard drive space still on my computer. . . I dont know what to do, and I have no idea whatsoever what the problem is. This problem has only happened RECENTLY and I have been through everything, installed files, history etc but I can think of no possible explanation. Thank you very much!
My windows XP simply does not work when loading up, UNTIL the icons for the network connections appear. The problem is that the icons do not appear on their own (even after 30 mins of waiting!!). I have tried going into control panel and loading up the network connections from there, and the odd thing is, once the folder for the network connection has been loaded up in control panel, everything kicks into life. The annoying thing is, it takes almost 15 mins to load up that folder.
I have a sneaky suspicion that the problem is due to me using a program which increased the amount of internet connections from 10 to 50 (as 10 was the default or maximum for SP2). I used this program, after a reccomendation on a Shareaza forum to increase my download speeds, after that, however, the problem began. Nevertheless, I had previously used that program 3 months ago to increase the network connections and I had no such problem. I can no longer find that program, and I believe the problem is something more, because there is no reasonable explanation for what is happening.
I have scanned my registry, done virus and spyware scans, using different programs and methods, but the problem still occurs. Hibernating my computer and then restarting it from hibernation, which I tried yesterday, has the internet connections still on, so the computer had no problem starting up. But shortly after loading from hibernation, my computer began to make some very disturbing noises, as if there was a blender inside rather than a fan. . .?! Naturally I turned off the computer, (illegally, it wouldnt turn off normally), and restarted the computer. The problem of the network connections were still there.
My computer has recently been extremely slow when shutting down, and generally, with gameplay and multitasking, has been considerably slower. I doubt it is a problem with my registry, or spyware/adware/viruses, as I mentioned before, I had done numerous scans. I also doubt it is my hardware, I have a 3.4GHz Intel Processor, 3.5 GB DDR RAM and over 50GB free hard drive space still on my computer. . . I dont know what to do, and I have no idea whatsoever what the problem is. This problem has only happened RECENTLY and I have been through everything, installed files, history etc but I can think of no possible explanation. Thank you very much!
