my windows xp professional takes too long to start?
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all of these are good ideals ----HOWEVER try this first...\n\nit is called PREFETCH----also ADD RAM\n\nWindows XP's Prefetch folder stores information about each program you launch; then, on subsequent restarts, XP uses the information in the folder to preload parts of those programs at boot time. Clean out the Prefetch folder periodically to keep boot times from dragging.\n\nOne of Microsoft's big selling points for Windows XP was that it loads applications much faster than its predecessors. To accomplish this feat, Windows XP uses what is called the "Prefetch technique," in which the operating system gathers information about each program that you launch and stores that information in the &#92;Windows&#92;Prefetch folder. Then on subsequent restarts, Windows XP uses the information in the Prefetch folder to essentially preload parts of those programs at boot time. Thus, when you launch your application, it appears to load really fast.\n\nHowever, the Prefetch folder can accumulate too much information over time. This makes the operating system so busy loading bits and pieces of lots of applications into memory that it ends up slowing down the boot process. Fortunately, you can clean out the Prefetch folder at any time. Follow these four steps:\n\n1.       Access the Run dialog box by pressing [Windows]R. \n\n2.       Type Prefetch in the Open text box and click OK. \n\n3.       Press [Ctrl]A to select all the files. \n\n4.       Press [Delete]. \n\nAs you use your system, Windows XP will rebuild the contents of the Prefetch folder.\n\nHope this helps - might be some what of a solution....A+, MCSA, CCNA, Security +, Net + (the reason i know this answer)
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If you downloaded the IE& and it didn't load then perhaps your Window XP Pro with SP2 is not validated with microsoft..meaning your software is not authentic, thats the only reason why your IE& didn't load or installed for you....
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Software culpit:\n1. This is caused by the programs are running on startup, those with a icon next to the clock, Avg is a must, but, Advanced windows care and the registry cleaner and you don't need them everyday(now they failed you anyway), and they taken up system resources like Ram, cpu workload etc, thats might be a problem, try uninstall them see if problem gone.\n2. Try uninstall some unnecessary program, use the uninstall link to do that.\n3. Try to backup your important files and reformat your harddrive and install xp from start again if no solution is viable.\nHardware culpit:\nIf your pc > 4 years old, it can barely handle xp with the lot of software and updates you installed, may be is time to buy a new one.
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You can go to Start-Run and type in MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab and remove some of the stuff from starting when you first boot up your computer.  Then restart and it shoudl go a little quicker...
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IF YOU ARE RUNNING XP DO A SYSTEM RESTORE DEFRAG AND TRY AGAIN. IT SHOULD RESPOND THEN
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Your system requirements are probably too low to install XP
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Windows probs finks u need it or has just not updated in task manager. try restart. if not leave it. windows does normally do the best thing for speed
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Might be system is slow....try some time later
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2 - 5 seconds ain't really that bad.  Some people complain when it takes 10 seconds to start up.  But if you're really that upset, do a disc cleanup (start -> all programs -> accessories -> sytem tools -> disc cleanup.)  After you do that, do a defrag (same steps as before but when you click on system tools -> defragment.)\n\nIf you've never done the disc cleanup or defrag before, they could take a LONG time.  First time I did a defrag it took over two hours.\n\nThese two things are free.  You didn't say how much RAM you have but if you can add more, that will also help speed things up.  If drive C has only 15GB I'm guessing you might be running 256MB RAM.  See if you can upgrade to 512 or even 1024MB (1 gigabyte) if your computer can handle it.
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download ccleaner, it has an option to remove startup progs, and also celan out your computer and registry, great program, it is free, probably at download,com
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try this\nget it into windows then go start&#92;run\n type in " sfc /scannow\n with the xp disk in\n should fix any corrupt files\n\n sounds like your boot.ini file is wrong.\n search for boot.ini, should look like this\n[boot loader]\ntimeout=3\ndefault=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS\n[operating systems]\nmulti(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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set program access and defaults\n\nif you have windows xp sp2 with latest updates, you should have that located somewhere in your start menu
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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This is one of the most common problems that PC computer users have and it frustrates them to no end.  There are many possible causes that may cause Windows XP to run very slow. Carry out the few basic checks below first and if they don't help, then try my other suggestions.  \n\nCheck 1:- How much Disk Space Do You Have Free?\nThe size of your hard disk is sufficient but check to see that it isn't full.  To do this open Windows file explorer select the C: drive do a right mouse button click and select "Properties" to see how much free space is on the C: drive. You need to have at least 2Gb free hard disk space otherwise Windows XP will strugle.  If you have been downloading videos and music files, you may have run out of hard disk space. If your remaining capacity of your C: drive is 7.75Gb then you should be ok.\n\nCheck2:- Is Your Hard Disk Performing At It's Best?\nDo a health check on your hard disk by running the Windows Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter tools.\nGoto start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Disk Cleanup and after the hard disk has been cleaned up then run the Disk Defragmenter tool as well. This will allow Windows to find and retrive files faster.\n\nCheck 3:- Do You Have Enough Free RAM Physical Memory?\nWindows XP runs better and faster when you have more RAM memory for it and your programs to use. If you only have 128Mb of RAM, this could be the reason why Windows is running slow. You can use the Windows Task Manager to find out how much RAM memory is being used when you are using all the programs that you would normally run. Right click on the Windows Task Bar and select "Task Manager". Then click on the "Performance" tab. Look at how much physical memory you have available compared to the total. On my computer I have 256Mb of physical RAM and 15% or 40Mb available after running 3 programs. I would recommend at least 256Mb of RAM for Windows XP. If you need more RAM then you have two choices: (1) buy and upgrade the RAM or (2) use a RAM memory optimiser in the short term. Check out the resources below for more information and websites. Either way I would recommend you upgrade your RAM and your computer will run faster.\n\nCheck 4:- Has Your Computer Been Infected?\nIf you have been surfing the web, it is more than likely that your computer may be infected with malicious software that is "chewing up" your computer resources and making it run slow. Without further specific details about your computers slow behaviour it is difficult to give you specific fixes.\n\nHere is a list of questions that would help to identify exactly what is happening with your computer:\n\nQ1. Do you get errors appearing? If yes, what do the errors say?\n\nQ2. Is your computer slow to start-up? How long does it take?\n\nQ3. Do your programs crash or hang? How often?\n\nQ4. How much RAM do you have on your PC?\n\nQ5. Does you computer slow down only after running a specific program such as a game?\n\nQ6. Do you have a firewall, antivirus program, spyware remover or other similar removers running in the backgournd?\n\nQ7. What type of programs do you use regularly?\n\nQ8. Does you computer slow down gradually, or almost immediately?\n\nGenerally this is what you need to check if your computer is running slow:\n\n1. Scan and remove all forms of adware, viruses, spyware and other malicious software that may be running on your computer without your knowledge.\n\n2. Make sure you have the lastest Windows updates installed\n\n3. Find out what programs are starting up on your computer automatically and disable the ones you don't want to start-up when you power-up your PC\n\n4. Use the Task Manager to find out how many processes are running on your computer and identify the ones that don't need to be running and stop them.\n\n5. Do a hard disk health check and defragment it regularly.\n\n6. Perform other regular computer maintenance checks and housekeeping
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probably you have too much startup programs so when they all work during the startup of windows they cause your computer to slow doewn  a little bit until they are fully activated, then your computer will work properly again.
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if you have the windows xp software cd, u could do it in 2 ways:\n1:   boot up your system in win98se and then insert your winXP software cd. It would auto run itself. when it does, just click on install windows xp professional. this is the first option on the list. After clicking on this, use the recommended option by upgrading. THen follow all instructions. Mind u, it might take close to 60 to 70 minutes to complete. If u need additional help, call me on +2348029557816. My name is ONOme or bonny.
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Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2