DaveF
December 11th 03, 11:37 PM
I have the similar problem, except mine takes about 8
minutes to boot up. Applications seem to function
normally after boot up. But it also takes about 8 minutes
for the system properties window to appear. Also, upon
restart it won't shut down on its own.
Can anyone offer help?
>-----Original Message-----
>I run Windows XP on a Dell 1.7Ghz with 128 MB Ram and 37
>GB hard disc with over 30GB unused.
>
>So why does it take up to 4 mins to start up once I log
>on after having closed the computer down or restarting
it?
>
>The only changes I have made are to add a Zip drive and
>scanner (via USB). No big complicated games. Runs
>Microsoft Office and it works wonderfully once it has
>actually started.
>
>Do I have to stick to my routine of turn it on, go have
a
>coffee or a shower and come back to see if its ready to
>start?
>
>Thanks in advance Den
>
>.
>
minutes to boot up. Applications seem to function
normally after boot up. But it also takes about 8 minutes
for the system properties window to appear. Also, upon
restart it won't shut down on its own.
Can anyone offer help?
>-----Original Message-----
>I run Windows XP on a Dell 1.7Ghz with 128 MB Ram and 37
>GB hard disc with over 30GB unused.
>
>So why does it take up to 4 mins to start up once I log
>on after having closed the computer down or restarting
it?
>
>The only changes I have made are to add a Zip drive and
>scanner (via USB). No big complicated games. Runs
>Microsoft Office and it works wonderfully once it has
>actually started.
>
>Do I have to stick to my routine of turn it on, go have
a
>coffee or a shower and come back to see if its ready to
>start?
>
>Thanks in advance Den
>
>.
>