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windows slows to access hd for the first time
Hi all,
I've been having problems with my Windows XP. It is basically slow to access the hd. For example, when I open up the My Computer icon, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents. After that, if I click on C: isgoes fine. Same thing happenswhen Iopen a program, say Word, and try to open a file. First, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents, then it gets normal. I thought it could be a virus, spyware aor anything like that. So, I ran Norton Antivirus, Stinger, Sysclean from trendmicro, Adware, Spybot and didn't solve my problem. The thing is when I start windows in safe mode, this problem does not happen. If anyone could give me ideas about what is happenning, I would appreciate. Thanks, Alessandro -------- |
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windows slows to access hd for the first time
Alessandro wrote:
I've been having problems with my Windows XP. It is basically slow to access the hd. For example, when I open up the My Computer icon, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents. After that, if I click on C: isgoes fine. Same thing happenswhen Iopen a program, say Word, and try to open a file. First, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents, then it gets normal. I thought it could be a virus, spyware aor anything like that. So, I ran Norton Antivirus, Stinger, Sysclean from trendmicro, Adware, Spybot and didn't solve my problem. The thing is when I start windows in safe mode, this problem does not happen. If anyone could give me ideas about what is happenning, I would appreciate. Profile related? Create a new user and try the same thing with them. -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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windows slows to access hd for the first time
Alessandro wrote:
Hi all, I've been having problems with my Windows XP. It is basically slow to access the hd. For example, when I open up the My Computer icon, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents. After that, if I click on C: isgoes fine. Same thing happenswhen Iopen a program, say Word, and try to open a file. First, it takes about 45 secs to show the contents, then it gets normal. I thought it could be a virus, spyware aor anything like that. So, I ran Norton Antivirus, Stinger, Sysclean from trendmicro, Adware, Spybot and didn't solve my problem. The thing is when I start windows in safe mode, this problem does not happen. If anyone could give me ideas about what is happenning, I would appreciate. Thanks, Alessandro -------- Is the computer attached to a network? The first time it attaches to the network devices can take some time. |
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