paul8759

For some strange reason when XP prof starts up the tray icons are populated but if I go into control panel and click on system it dosn't start for a number of minutes. This appears to happen with all system related progs. Once it starts the pc runs fine. I am using an athlon xp1700 no network no raid mb = msi kt266 pro ru 512 mb sb live 5.1. I have uninstalled all non msoft software that runs on startup any ideas?

I have tried to make all running services automatic but with no effect either but I don't have a network card. There is a update for network connected pcs and anti virus software issues that possibly have similar symptoms but I tried that (even though no network) no use. I have also uninstalled Norton 2002 AV etc. No change. I would add that if I leave the machine alone it works normally after about three minutes or so