start-up problem

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sheila

hello. I'm using windows XP, 52gb disc and I'm using only
14. When I start my computer and the sign-in icon appears
with my name,after I log-on, it takes about 4 minutes to
show the icon programs, down at the bottom of the right
of the screen, therefore, I can't use my mouse for 4
minutes. After that, everything is alright. Why does it
take so long? I defrag my computer very often and,
generally, I take care of my computer. This has started
very recently. Thank you.
 
See if any of the following applies:

Do you have a broadband connection, if yes, try the following courtesy of
MVP Terri Stratton:
NIC AND SLOW LOADING DESKTOP -

If you're running a DSL modem and have a Lan or high speed connection, try
changing the properties of it.

Go to start> connect to> show all connections>right click on Local Area
connection>scroll down and click on Properties.

Highlight "Internet protocol (TCP/IP)"

Click on properties button>click on the "use the following IP address" radio
button.

Add the following.

IP address:192.168.0.1 (or any in the accepted range)

Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

Some connections won't allow this, so if you can't get a connection, remove
it.

If the above doesn't apply but you are on a network, go to Start\All
Programs\Accessories and the Command Prompt. At the prompt type "ipconfig"
without the quotes and press enter. Make note of the numbers.

Go to Start\Connect To, select "Show all connections" and select Local Area
Connection. Right click and select properties. Select "Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)" and click properties, select "Use the following IP address" and
input the appropriate numbers you found earlier. When you exit that box, the
Subnet Mask numbers should input automatically.

Reboot and see if that resolves the issue.
 
Hi Sheila -

Have you done a recent virus check? That's the first thing that comes
to mind; perhaps others here will have other ideas.

Regarding your later post, the people answering questions here are all
volunteers -- not Microsoft employees. Sometimes it takes a few hours
(or more) for someone to respond.

Best regards -

Vaughn McMillan
Executive Software
 
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