Very Slow Boot Times

**3223** · 11-03-2003, 04:42 AM

I have windows XP Home Edition. I noticed when i boot up my computer it takes about 3-4 minutes. I don't think thats normal. Does any1 know how to fix this.
Thanks.

**asmithz** · 11-03-2003, 04:44 AM

goto tweakxp.com and there things on there to fix it.

muchspl2 · 11-03-2003, 04:44 AM

format c:

J/k
start->run->type msconfig then uncheck all the crap you got starting up with windows

**3223** · 11-03-2003, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Agent Smith@3 November 2003 - 04:44
goto tweakxp.com and there things on there to fix it.

i tied to download the bootvis.exe but microsoft dont have it no more. what should i do?

**Broken** · 11-03-2003, 04:58 AM

Is it just a old computer that's about ready for the closet?

**Rip The Jacker** · 11-03-2003, 05:05 AM

Posting your PC specs would help.

**Jay** · 11-03-2003, 06:07 AM

try reading this http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showto...=0&#entry580130

**clocker** · 11-03-2003, 06:20 AM

You can get Bootvis here.

But that ain't gonna solve your problem.
Bootvis shaved about 20-30 seconds off my boot time, not 3 minutes.

Make sure that you are not clearing the pagefile on shutdown.