2006-12-08 13:50:59 · 17 answers · asked by caconando 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Seems like is not a operating system but a power issue. I have to wait like 5 minutes and getting worst
2006-12-08 13:55:38 · update #1
Great help, you guys are awesome. I'll check all of your sugestions.. I have XP Pro, ShutttleX computer 120 GB and 500 memory. nVidia too
2006-12-08 14:15:04 · update #2
My problem is pushing the power on button takes a long time. Before was about 5 minutes, today it took much longer
2006-12-08 14:19:24 · update #3
You have to many programs that start up upon boot.
or you simply have a virus
2006-12-08 13:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by digitaldancer22 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean "turn on" ? after switching on (when the manufacturer's logo appears, then the computer hungs there?) if this happens, u need to reseat the memory, or check the bios setting (press F1 or Delete) you may also remove the battery and place it back again (this way the bios will set to default)
For long booting; you need to remove from automatic start up all ur unwanted program; i guess you have a lot of programs there. there are some program that does need to start while windows start (it can be disabled).
2006-12-08 14:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by james 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. You have a virus, or a load of spyware/adware.
2. You have too many programs on startup. There's a list of programs that start with your computer... meaning when you start your computer and (if you have XP) log on to your account, a bunch of programs open up as well... which slows it down.
Knowing that, you should be able to figure out what your problem is. If you only have like 3 programs that start up with your computer, then it's probably a virus.
2006-12-08 13:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by * 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may have a lot of programs running in the background that start up automatically when you start your computer. Press control, alt, delete at the same time to see what is running on your computer.
2006-12-08 13:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get into safe mode F8 then do a virus scan. Next down load a page file defraghttp://download.sysinternals.com/Files/PageDefrag.zip I would do this in the safe mode only.
2006-12-08 15:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anointed71 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Click on "start"
choose "run"
Type "msconfig"
Click "ok"
Choose "startup" tab
uncheck all the crap you don't need you computer to load up while starting.
Bunch of unnecessary stuff in your taskbar, that has to load, will just cause your computer to startup slowly.
2006-12-08 13:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
... the number one culprit to a slow boot is a mangled video driver ... if u have nvidia or ati graphics get driver cleaner pro and follow the instructions ... u can also try bootvis to see whats taking time at bootup ...
2006-12-08 13:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Either ...
- processor out of date
- low MB RAM
- Hard drive too full
2006-12-08 13:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by maggotier 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check ur batary
and if this happen and ur batary was the problem and every time u open ur pc ur computer will make new setup from begain may be thats why
2006-12-08 13:54:17 · answer #9 · answered by MAX 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you might have too much stuff to load before windows turn on. do you have alot of hardware or software? drivers need to load before you logon. you might want to disable somethings that you don't need.
2006-12-08 13:53:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋