nativeera Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hello,My problem is that when the blue welcome screen comes on after I restart my computer, it takes a very long time for it to pass. Probably about 5 minutes every time. Is there a way that this can be resolved.AlsoI have a wireless connection: 802.11.. TI connection... why do the download time take a long time to download a 3 mb file.. is there any way this also can be fixed.I have a virus protection on my computer and its updated, it detects that there are no threats on my computer, so now I don't what the problem can be.Please help.Thank You.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayno Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 nativeMay not be relevant to your set up, but I've just solved more or less the same problem on my puta by:1. getting rid of Norton AV & Firewall and replacing them with NOD32 & WXP's own Firewall2. upgrading my broadband deal to an 8mbps package3. disabling TrojanHunter security software that I had set actively "on guard" - instead running it only for scans. Something else I find very useful to see what was/is running on my PC, especially when I start up, to see how it might be affecting performance, is 'The Ultimate Troubleshooter' from heregood luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Remove all unnecessary startup items; Startup Inspector is a very useful tool for that. Use 'Consult' to get information on startup applications. Don't hesitate to ask here if you are unsure about disabling certain startup items.Also, use CCleaner to clean up your HD, and defragment it from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativeera Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I really hope this works.. have you used this software?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yes, lots of forum members (including me) use both Startup Inspector and CCleaner.Regarding CCleaner; you will have to configure it a bit before you use it the first time. E.g. Options | Cookies you can specify which cookies you want to keep (i.e. website auto-logins). Also, I personally do not recommend the use of the registry cleaner function of CCleaner - just the disk cleaner on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I agree with Jayno about getting rid of Norton, although this can be easier said than done. It must be the most invasive program of its type. I personally would not use Windows firewall, I much prefer COMODO. Crap Cleaner is an excellent program, but unlike Pat, I do use the registry cleaner, and it is the one program of its type that I never have had a problem with. Always use its backup facility before deleting any registry entries, and save that backup for two or three days before deleting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayno Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Like Andsome/Super Man(!) I use all CC's facilities without any problem. Pat's advice to stop all unnecessary programmes from starting up is definitely right, but that assumes we know what is and isn't unnecessary, and I don't. Perhaps because of this, I have never really figured out quite how to work Startup Inspector, as it seems to me to be a tool for the wise, whereas I find TUT errs more towards the kind of idiot-explanations I need. I have a techie friend whose first task (to avoid slow down problems) whenever she boots up is to go into her startup list to delete a load of stuff I wouldn't have a clue about. I would like more understanding on this subject. Does Pat or anyone on here know where to get a lead-you-by-the-hand guide on startup files and programmes, or can someone on here attempt to write one maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto98 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Had a similar problem myself, except i know its caused by a semi-knackered hard drive (not even the master one - i guess something must be checked on this drive too) - i'm not sure it applies to you though cos it sound like its getting further along than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Like Andsome/Super Man(!) I use all CC's facilities without any problem. Pat's advice to stop all unnecessary programmes from starting up is definitely right, but that assumes we know what is and isn't unnecessary, and I don't. Perhaps because of this, I have never really figured out quite how to work Startup Inspector, as it seems to me to be a tool for the wise, whereas I find TUT errs more towards the kind of idiot-explanations I need. I have a techie friend whose first task (to avoid slow down problems) whenever she boots up is to go into her startup list to delete a load of stuff I wouldn't have a clue about. I would like more understanding on this subject. Does Pat or anyone on here know where to get a lead-you-by-the-hand guide on startup files and programmes, or can someone on here attempt to write one maybe? Using Startup Inspector's Consult feature really gives you lots of information on each startup item, i.e. what it is, and if it is safe to remove, or required by the system, etc. You can always ask here if you are unsure about certain items.AutoRuns, however, does require users' knowledge. It runs much deeper than Startup Inspector, but doesn't give any hints. This is why I recommend Startup Inspector for the not-so-expert users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 As Pat says. Startup Inspector gives you a good choice if you click on consult. It will tell you 'NOT REQUIRED AT START UP', 'SYSTEM REQUIREMENT', and so on. If there is one which it is unsure about, Highlight it and there will be info at the bottom, with a choice to look on Google. It's very easy really, and you can always re-tick a program if there is a problem. Basically, none of the office programs, photo editing programs etc etc are needed at start up. A double click of their icon will load them if you need them. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayno Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks Pat and Andsome/Super Man/Luscious Lips .. does your alias depend on how well YOU start up each morning? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks Pat and Andsome/Super Man/Luscious Lips .. does your alias depend on how well YOU start up each morning? :DIt just happens that they all apply as can be seen from my photograph. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayno Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Oh .. the Mahler one you mean? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Oh .. the Mahler one you mean? ;)He was quite good looking as well, but not quite as andsome as me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 This thread is going way off topic. Please restrict comments about Andsome's looks to the joke board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 This thread is going way off topic. Please restrict comments about Andsome's looks to the joke boardMy good looks are no joke I'll have you know. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativeera Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Okay, I have done everything you had advised and still the same problem persists. Finally, when the computer shows all the icons, I press the mozilla icon, it takes a long time just for it to load... i press it and it takes about 4-5 minutes for it just to come on the screen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Few questions :)What spec is your PC ? i.e.Processor ? Speed ?You have 512MB RAM, - is it SD-RAM, DD-RAM OR DDR2-RAM ?When did you last defragment your H/D ?How big is your swap file ?How much free space remains on your C:\ drive ?Can you also please post a list (from Startup Inspector) of what items you are still allowing to start on booting ?By Mozilla - do you mean Firefox ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativeera Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 What spec is your PC ? i.e. WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION VERSION 2002 SERVICE PACK 2HEWLETT-PACKARDPAVILIONAMD ATHLON XP 2000+1.66 GHz, 480 MB of RAM Processor ? Speed ?You have 512MB RAM, - is it SD-RAM, DD-RAM OR DDR2-RAM ?DDR RAMWhen did you last defragment your H/D ?YESTERDAYHow big is your swap file ?DON'T KNOW - WHERE DO FIND ITHow much free space remains on your C:\ drive ?25.9 GIGABYTESCan you also please post a list (from Startup Inspector) of what items you are still allowing to start on booting ?MSI UTILITYMONITORBy Mozilla - do you mean Firefox ?YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 How big is your swap file ?DON'T KNOW - WHERE DO FIND ITCan you also please post a list (from Startup Inspector) of what items you are still allowing to start on booting ?MSI UTILITYMONITORYour Startup Inspector list seems a little small !Have you excluded from it such things as your Anti-Virus application + Firewall ?Can you post a screenshot after you've done a "Consult"For Swap File details :-R/Click My ComputerL/Click PropertiesL/Click AdvancedL/Click Performance/SettingsL/Click AdvancedAt the bottom - Virtual Memory .... its the Total Paging File size for all drives figure - in MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayno Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Interesting short article about swap file size here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativeera Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 MY PAGING FILEIS720 MBCAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME TO SPEED UP MY COMPUTER. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT WAS ADVISED TO DO... LET ME KNOW..THANK YOU... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Your Startup Inspector list seems a little small !Have you excluded from it such things as your Anti-Virus application + Firewall ?Can you post a screenshot after you've done a "Consult"Can you do this please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 MY PAGING FILEIS720 MB That means you have 32MB for onboard graphics - as Windows is giving you 512 - 32 = 480MB x 1.5 = 720 MBThat should be fine - so its nothing to do with that.What anti-virus did you use for the scan ? - Is it Norton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativeera Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 actually i disabled norton antivirus... shall i remove it from my computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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