Takes long time to log on!

When each time a start windows xp service pack 2, it takes about 5 minutes to startup. Why does this happen even i hjave more than its reqiurments???
Also, my pixel view playtv pro 3 makes a cracky sound while playing video in cpuwith line in connected to motherboard and selected line in for recoding and input monitor for playing. How can i cure it?
My cpu: Core2duo 6300
512 mb ddr2
6200 nvidia 256mb
intel dg965wh mobo
pixelview playtvpro 3 with philips SAA713xx chip

[Sukhdeep Singh]

Can you check what all is at startup? Disable aaaltu faaaltu Stuff. Download this utility
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

Also, it is better to hibernate then to shutdown in most case. Just press SHIFT KEY at shutdown dialog box and standby will convert to Hibernate

[navjotjsingh]

Hibernating is worst. After 2 or 3 hibernates, memory will leak. System can get unstable.

[infra_red_dude]

two sardars wid opposite views!!!

btw, bigdaddy486 post the hijackthis log here.

[vish786]

one simple way of reducin boot up time is remove unwanted enters from startup in msconfig, further... download registry mechanic, scan and fix registry, next " compact ur registry ".

@vish786

Thats not the problem at all.........................

@vish786

Thats not the problem at all.........................

[entrana]

i have same problem actually
start - run - msconfig in services make sure everything is on i dont know why but this happens

[Sukhdeep Singh]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

two sardars wid opposite views!!!

btw, bigdaddy486 post the hijackthis log here.

LOL, dont know for him but Hibernating works for me since last 2 yrs

[almighty]

remove uncessary stuffs from startup...
by run>msconfig>

[entrana]

try my option i have the same problem its bound to work

[ThinkFree]

Hope these tips would help you

Delete temporary files in temporary files folders {to open enter "temp" and "%temp%" in run dialog box.
Clean your registry by using free softwares like CCleaner/wise registry cleaner or anyone you like.
Defragment your hard disk (especially the one containing windows)
Disable unneccessary service in mscofig.exe or use a software(like winpatrol) which starts a service after a pre specified time(specified by you) after windows starts.

[ax3]

yes remove unwanted stuff , perform registry scan, use ccleaner .......

empty ur temp folder ...... disable firewall on startup ............

just remove THE JUNK files ........

[Nav11aug]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy486

When each time a start windows xp service pack 2, it takes about 5 minutes to startup. Why does this happen even i hjave more than its reqiurments???

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My cpu: Core2duo 6300
512 mb ddr2
6200 nvidia 256mb
intel dg965wh mobo
pixelview playtvpro 3 with philips SAA713xx chip

holy crap man... with such a config.. it shud boot in under 100 secs.. mine boots in abt jst 80... disable all nonsense stuff...

tht statement has become so cliched ..itz 'uncool'