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Booting up

Feb 19, 2004 10:57PM PST

It takes my computer on Windows XP at least 1and 1/2 minutes to boot up
When I first purchased my computer (around a year ago) it took seconds
My desk top is not overloaded with content and programs
Please advise
Thanks
HB

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Re:Booting up
Feb 19, 2004 11:29PM PST

1. The article [Q811493] explains that you may experience slower computer performance after you install the 811493 (MS03-013) security update package on a computer that is running WinXP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or after you upgrade to SP1 on a Windows XP-based computer on which the 811493 security update was previously installed, and that the patch can be removed if installed. This problem may be more likely to occur if you use some features of some third-party programs such as antivirus programs. For example, this problem may occur if your antivirus program is configured to scan all files when you open (or you run) them. This is sometimes called "real-time" scanning.

2. Review these two forum thread groups:

a. "Annoying "End Program" Dialog Boxes in Windows XP gramto9 | 02/18/04 12:59 PM."

b. "Computer Running Slow Stauter99 | 02/19/04 4:50 AM."

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Re:Booting up in 90 seconds and that's bad?
Feb 20, 2004 1:36AM PST

Frankly, if you are now on DSL/CABLE, this is just about right as more is being done.

Bob