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XP takes 20 min. to start up

by Bhairava Jul 24, 2007 7:18PM PDT

Hello

After MicroSoft released IE 7.0 we have encountered a lot of problems.
We run about 40 computers with XP pro on a AD network.
On some of the computers it takes 20 min. for them to load the "computer settings" and then starting up normaly.

After extensive testing, I thought I've solved the problem. The computers returned to normal after removing IE 7.0.
But now I have computers with the same problem and no IE 7.0

They are all up-to-date on updates from MS, they have anti virus and are frequently checked for ad-/spy ware.

The computers are ASUS T2 computers but not all of them have the same problems.

Anyone have any thought on this or a solution?

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by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 24, 2007 9:51PM PDT

We didn't allow IE 7 at the office (or home) and didn't see your issue. We also don't use IE as the primary browser which avoids many issues.

Sorry I can't explain why it would add time unless these are older machines with less than 512M RAM, etc... Your IT staffer should be able to use tools like HIJACKTHIS, STARTUP CONTROL PANEL and more to dissect the slow startup but I can't offer such a service.

Bob

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Also, you may want to try...
by caktus Jul 25, 2007 8:27AM PDT

System restore to a point prior to the installation of IE7.

For in the future, you may want to examine (I strongly recommend just go ahead and use it) ERUNT, The Emergency Recovery Utility NT. Creating an ERUNT backup prior to the installation of any program or update/patch to any program or Windows OS ensures that the system can be restored to the exact previous condition. No junk files will be retained in the Windows Registry.

As best I can tell, unlike System Restore, ERUNT backups will not replace previously deleted files, folders or programs, nor changes made to files and folders or programs. Nor will it remove files and folder nor changes created to them [since] the backup was created. Still, it always pays to have separate backups. Most often, System Restore causes these problems regarding the Desktop. Something I understand MS did not intend, but always occurs regardless. ERUNT takes only seconds to create an entire backup of the Windows registry (unlike System Restore) and can be set to create a backup at System startup. I have found running it at Startup to be very helpful.

Also, ERUNT backup folders can be move or copied to an external source such as CD or DVD for [extra] safe-keeping. As long as the ERUNT program is on the computer, all you have to do is click on the CD copy, and WALA! You're good to go! Happy

As I mentioned, I use ERUNT exclusively in place of System Restore. However, if you are unsure of ERUNTS reliability you can of course continue running System restore as well.

If you decide to use ERUNT be sure to read the README.TXT document. Probably not really necessary, but gives good insight to how the program works and what it is capable of. There is also a Registry Optimizer available on the ERUNT page. Both programs are free, simple and clean.

Hope this is helpful.

Charlie

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