Every time i start up windows xp the blue screen pops up saying starting up but it takes anywhere between 10 to 60 minutes how do i fix this problem without losing data
2006-10-11 00:06:58 · 8 answers · asked by asildeva 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
once your computer is up and running.
click start > run
type msconfig
press OK
click on STARTUP tab.
Uncheck all program entries which you do not need at startup. There is no harm, you can enable it later if you find out that you need to. Press OK.
The next step is to see if you have programs that are unnecessarily occupying your computer.
go to start > control panel > add/remove programs
Read through the list to identify the programs that you do not need. Remove/Uninstall them.
Use a free registry cleaning software
Free RegScrubXP registry cleaner
http://www.sofotex.com/RegScrubXP-download_L7528.html
download , install the program, to clean obsolete entries from your windows registry.
I hope you have an antivirus, antispyware and a firewall on your computer. If not download and install from below
AVG free antivirus, Ewido(now known as AVG free antispyware), Zonealarm free firewall.
http://free.grisoft.com
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
2006-10-11 00:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean your computer. It should NEVER take that long. Start out by cleaning out your Internet Temporary Files Under Tools (on top here) Then, by using your System Tools under Accessories in your All Programs. Defragment your computer. Open your computer (the tower) and blow out all the dirt and dust that you have in there, you will see it). Run a virus scan (www.avgfree.com). If your computer is 6 years old or older, it's probably just the hardware wearing out, time for a new one, bud! Good Luck!
2006-10-11 00:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your system is modern enough and you think XP should not be taking so long to boot up, try updating your drivers and installing the latest security patches from Microsoft. Also try checking for viruses and adware / malware.
In case none of these things solve your problem, try re-formatting your system. If even that does not work, it is most likely a hardware problem.
2006-10-11 00:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dhruv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems a kind of worm or viruse Try to log in safe mode then find and fix problem, first do scan !
2006-10-11 00:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by persicus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Log your machine into safe mode and restore it to an earlier date when it was working fine. If that does not work try to remove any new installed hardware and also remove any discs in your rom(s).
2006-10-11 02:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Stan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search for a application called bootvis. It can short out the startup problem. It is easy to use and best ....its FREEEEE.
Not sure, earlier it was available from microsoft too.
2006-10-11 00:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Alok K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were using an updated virus scan AND a firewall, then you wouldn't be asking this question now. Live & Learn
2006-10-11 00:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, mostly this problem occurs because of some system files are deleted.try to reinstall XP from boot-up cd. this will copy req. missing files.
2006-10-11 00:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by sagar p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋