Slow connection

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Davy wrote:

> I have the following problem when I start up my computer (Win XP Pro
> SP2) :
>
> The computer starts up just fine except that it takes a very long time
> for the computer to connect to the internet (Lan or wireless). Also I
> noticed that after logging on when I go directly to the control panel
> and select 'Network Connections' it takes about two minutes for that
> screen to open. I'm not sure it has something to do with the nework
> connections because even if I try to open 'System properties'
> (directly after logging on) to check the hardware devices it also
> takes about two minutes to open that screen. After the screen is
> opened the computer connects fast and correct to the internet.
>
> On my laptop I also have Win XP Pro SP2 and after logging on it only
> takes about 10 seconds for everything to load and connect to the
> internet. So I was wondering what could be different on my computer ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Davy

Asked and answered in the other newsgroup in which you posted. Please do
not multipost; crosspost judiciously if you must. One of the reasons
you are having difficulties in finding your posts is that you are using
the clunky web interface. Learn to use a newsreader. Here is
information about that, with a link explaining about
multi-vs.-crossposting:

Since you are using the web interface, you may not realize that this is
really a newsgroup. You will get far more out of this resource if you
learn to use a newsreader. There are many good newsreaders for Windows,
but you can use Outlook Express since you already have it. Here are
some links to information about newsgroups:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.co [...] l#12-09-02 - a brief
explanation of newsgroups
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outl [...] reader.htm
http://rickrogers.org/setupoe.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] efault.asp
- Set Up Newsreader

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
microsoft.public.test.here - MS group to test if your newsreader is
working properly
http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm - how to munge email address
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm - multiposting vs.
crossposting

Malke

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