satellite03
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my XP professional is so slow start up . it takes around 5 mints to start my work after start up . how can i reduce start up time ?
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Rebuild it.
Another option would be to check how many icons are loading into your tray at starup and eliminate any that you don't need launched at startup as they can slow down your boot time. Clean up temp files, uninstall unneeded programs, defrag etc, etc.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy"
Albert Einstein
Another option would be to check how many icons are loading into your tray at starup and eliminate any that you don't need launched at startup as they can slow down your boot time. Clean up temp files, uninstall unneeded programs, defrag etc, etc.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy"
Albert Einstein
@satellite03 - Rebuild is the last option here!!!!
1.) disable or set to manual the WIA Service under services...
and
2.) under Network connections, right click the NIC card, click on TCP/IP and go to Extended there set your IP adress from Dynamic to a STATIC value, ie. 192.168.x.x (where x is any value you choose) {this adress range is reserved for Local Networks}, and the SubNetmask should come out to 255.255.255.0 (this is ok)...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
1.) disable or set to manual the WIA Service under services...
and
2.) under Network connections, right click the NIC card, click on TCP/IP and go to Extended there set your IP adress from Dynamic to a STATIC value, ie. 192.168.x.x (where x is any value you choose) {this adress range is reserved for Local Networks}, and the SubNetmask should come out to 255.255.255.0 (this is ok)...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
Slow bootup
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6 min boot / install window
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Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode?).
Do you have this problem if disconnected from any Network?
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Resource Kit, Second Edition
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Startup
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6 min boot / install window
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Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode?).
Do you have this problem if disconnected from any Network?
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Resource Kit, Second Edition
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Startup
I had faced the same problem. Try defragmenting your HD, it worked for me. Not only did it solve this, i also find that my PC is performing better now. File copying and transfers which used to be kind of slow too have become faster and i feel other applications are quicker too. Even for desktops/workstations this would be good.
You can try using Windows Disk defragmenter but its kind of slow. A better option would be any of the other third party defrag tools available, they are faster and have some advanced features like automatic scheduling.
You can try using Windows Disk defragmenter but its kind of slow. A better option would be any of the other third party defrag tools available, they are faster and have some advanced features like automatic scheduling.
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satellite03
IS-IT--Management
>Rebuild it.
what does rebuild means? is there any chance of my data loss if i rebuild ?
yea, there are 14 icons in the tray.
the programs in the system tray are,
Mcafee Ent 8.0i
winzip quick pick
HP printer
Intel Extreme graphics
windows update icon
Nokia PC suite
yahoo messenger(not connected)
MSN messenger(not connected)
INCD
3D Audio config
Volume controller
safely remove hardware
assuming this initial start up delay is becoz of these staup programs, i did
>run msconfig>start-up tab > tried to uncheck some known installed program(but not windows programs). after that windows told to restart , i pressed OK and the machine got restarted. when i logged in , windows satrted with "found new hardware " and "windows installer" and tried to install driver!!
anyway, i spent lot of time again uninstalling and installing driver. but the problem remains Unsolved. It seems there is no way out.
By the Way, some of you have told Rebuild, and Defragmentation. wow, these technical terms are killing me.i dont know how can i do it.is there any chance of data loss if i do the above ?
i cleared temp files, delete cookies,History etc from the IE but no , no success.
i saw in the net there is a third party software "Error Guard" which claims they can reduce the start-up time ? is it good ? any body tested ?
or do you know any third party software whcih can do it(for dummies only plz)?
what does rebuild means? is there any chance of my data loss if i rebuild ?
yea, there are 14 icons in the tray.
the programs in the system tray are,
Mcafee Ent 8.0i
winzip quick pick
HP printer
Intel Extreme graphics
windows update icon
Nokia PC suite
yahoo messenger(not connected)
MSN messenger(not connected)
INCD
3D Audio config
Volume controller
safely remove hardware
assuming this initial start up delay is becoz of these staup programs, i did
>run msconfig>start-up tab > tried to uncheck some known installed program(but not windows programs). after that windows told to restart , i pressed OK and the machine got restarted. when i logged in , windows satrted with "found new hardware " and "windows installer" and tried to install driver!!
anyway, i spent lot of time again uninstalling and installing driver. but the problem remains Unsolved. It seems there is no way out.
By the Way, some of you have told Rebuild, and Defragmentation. wow, these technical terms are killing me.i dont know how can i do it.is there any chance of data loss if i do the above ?
i cleared temp files, delete cookies,History etc from the IE but no , no success.
i saw in the net there is a third party software "Error Guard" which claims they can reduce the start-up time ? is it good ? any body tested ?
or do you know any third party software whcih can do it(for dummies only plz)?
How to Defragment Your Disk Drive Volumes in Windows XP
If this doesn't help you and you want to think about the "rebuild", a term I assume to mean repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files and programs will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
If this doesn't help you and you want to think about the "rebuild", a term I assume to mean repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files and programs will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
@satellite03 - have you checked and done the two points I mentioned? if Yes and it didn't help then I will just be quiet for now...
If NO, then do check them... for I have found that 95% of the time one or two of those are the culprit when it comes to slow startups... of course there are more aswell to consider...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
If NO, then do check them... for I have found that 95% of the time one or two of those are the culprit when it comes to slow startups... of course there are more aswell to consider...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
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satellite03
IS-IT--Management
Hi, @BadBigBen
you have quoted 2 things
well, i exactly do not know how can i do it. whats this WIA ? well, how do i start ? i checked with
Task-Manger>application
Task-Manger>process
No, i did not find any so called service you are talking about. will you (or anybody who is reading) plz tell me the path/steps about what he is saying ? in the mean time i am investing in the google to unravel his statements.
and
yea, this part i checked. i am connected with infrared GPRS mobile internet connection. i see, the default internet is working in "automatic IP " and "automatic DNS " in the TCP/IP configauration and the net is working fine. and i am not using any IP,DNS address in those text boxes and the net is working fine.
So, i have to test with your first solution.
you have quoted 2 things
well, i exactly do not know how can i do it. whats this WIA ? well, how do i start ? i checked with
Task-Manger>application
Task-Manger>process
No, i did not find any so called service you are talking about. will you (or anybody who is reading) plz tell me the path/steps about what he is saying ? in the mean time i am investing in the google to unravel his statements.
and
yea, this part i checked. i am connected with infrared GPRS mobile internet connection. i see, the default internet is working in "automatic IP " and "automatic DNS " in the TCP/IP configauration and the net is working fine. and i am not using any IP,DNS address in those text boxes and the net is working fine.
So, i have to test with your first solution.
1.) go to Start then Run, type "services.msc /s" (without the quotes), search for the WIA service (I'm sorry but I am using a foreign language version of XP and thus some of the translations are a bit off), set this to MANUAL... this will ensure that if it is needed by any program/device that it will be available when needed...
XP, at startup, when this service is enabled (automatic) will search for Cameras/Scanners and the like, thus slowing down Boot time...
2.) even if your net works fine, the deal is simple, when XP starts up, it will search for a Local Network, when it doesn't find one will set a DYNAMIC IP adress, and this can take time... so by setting the TCP/IP Network adress manually (static) this search will not be performed... thus speeding up boot time...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
XP, at startup, when this service is enabled (automatic) will search for Cameras/Scanners and the like, thus slowing down Boot time...
2.) even if your net works fine, the deal is simple, when XP starts up, it will search for a Local Network, when it doesn't find one will set a DYNAMIC IP adress, and this can take time... so by setting the TCP/IP Network adress manually (static) this search will not be performed... thus speeding up boot time...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
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Also see how it goes if you switch off anti virus software for a few moments.
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Also see how it goes if you switch off anti virus software for a few moments.
Computer Speed and Performance May Decrease (Q310419)
HOW TO: Set Performance Options (Q308417)
819101 - Temporary Decline in Performance Occurs When You Right-Click a File or Folder in Windows Explorer
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satellite03
IS-IT--Management
@BadBigBen
thanks for the response . your first solution , i can do it.
Ok . but i dont use Network address. what i use in my NOKIA set is just type in the subscribers name only. No proxy, no IP. and it gets connected to the hand set . and same thing i do when i use the dial up by "99**1#" the infrared modem activates and net starts working.
so, i can not key-in my static IP address because i dont know even, things are automatic. so, this part is for LAN users. and i am not in a LAN. so, i can not do it.
as i told earlier, there is no LAN in my machine. infrared adapter makes infrared modem activates when i press "dial-up". well, do u mean to disable the modem ? but i am using dial up. unless i press, it does nothing and modem says "infrared modem not present". as soon as i dial up modem starts with data.
thanks for the post.
thanks for the response . your first solution , i can do it.
Ok . but i dont use Network address. what i use in my NOKIA set is just type in the subscribers name only. No proxy, no IP. and it gets connected to the hand set . and same thing i do when i use the dial up by "99**1#" the infrared modem activates and net starts working.
so, i can not key-in my static IP address because i dont know even, things are automatic. so, this part is for LAN users. and i am not in a LAN. so, i can not do it.
as i told earlier, there is no LAN in my machine. infrared adapter makes infrared modem activates when i press "dial-up". well, do u mean to disable the modem ? but i am using dial up. unless i press, it does nothing and modem says "infrared modem not present". as soon as i dial up modem starts with data.
thanks for the post.
If your PC has a NIC (Network Interface Card) then XP will automatically install drivers for it (and link the TCP/IP to it), even though you are not connected through it to a LAN or are a LAN user...
That is why you should still set its IP adress to a static (fixed) IP... this will not interfere with your Infrared connection at all...
Ben
If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer...
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satellite03
IS-IT--Management
@BadBigBen
i have set WIA service to "manual" but i could not do your second solution.(because i dont have any subnet mask etc etc)
i opened TCP/IP i found "automatic IP address or manual settings "
and "automatic DNS or manual DNS option"
i left it default.
However, after setting WIA to "Manual" , i have noticed , i am getting the Windows Login very fast. but after login, its taking long time before i could start some work.( may be some programs are initializing.)
thanks atleast some progress i have achieved, some improvement i have got.
i have set WIA service to "manual" but i could not do your second solution.(because i dont have any subnet mask etc etc)
i opened TCP/IP i found "automatic IP address or manual settings "
and "automatic DNS or manual DNS option"
i left it default.
However, after setting WIA to "Manual" , i have noticed , i am getting the Windows Login very fast. but after login, its taking long time before i could start some work.( may be some programs are initializing.)
thanks atleast some progress i have achieved, some improvement i have got.
franklin97355
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Try this. If it's like the older version it has a tab for startup files that will tell you what's starting and allow you to take them out of the list.
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