slow booting time

[suleayinla]

When my win98se is booting, i get a blank screen after the window splash screen finishes loading. This takes about 8 seconds before the desktop is displayed, but I don't have this with Dell machines. My windows splash screen seems to take longer to stay on screen. How can I improve this? Any help will be appreciated.

Sule

 

[crisc]

Can't address this specific issue without knowing a lot more about the hardware, AV software etc on this machine, but for general tips on improving system performance, check out some of the FAQs the Tek-Tips users have written. Lots of good ideas in there...

 

[cdogg]

Are the pc's networked? On some pc's with "Client for MS Networks" activated as the primary logon, it is common to see a 5-10 second delay during bootup as it tries to detect a connection.

You wouldn't believe how common it is on about every home pc I've come across lately. I can easily shave 5 seconds off boot time by disabling Client for MS Networks (many pc's I've troubleshooted don't need it as the primary logon).


~cdogg

 

[suleayinla]

Thanks. The pc isn't networked and it isn't configured for Client for MS Network. A standy-alone with AMD K6-2/500 for home use. Overall I counted 80 seconds between the onset of windows splash and the onset of desktop screen. Is this normal?