Windows hangs after logging in

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Typing in regedit and running wont solve any problems,regedit usually gets
edited for that to work (dont edit unless you know what youre doing)...Try
going
to run,type:cmd In cmd type:CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart then type:EXIT
Restart computer.Have you run disk-cleanup,then defrag.

"Rick" wrote:

> I am running XP Pro with service pack 2. Lately I have a long delay in
> getting the system powered up to use it. The computer loads quickly to the
> login screen. Then it takes like 5 minutes for it to load all the drivers or
> be in a position to use the computer. I cannot trace this to any upgrade or
> installation of software. I have run regedit, but am afraid to make any
> other changes. The changes I made caused no difference. (By the way I had a
> sharewared program on a different computer that analyzed the startup and told
> you what each did to help you decide whether to delete but I can't find it)
> Anyone know what's going on?