Finder doesn't load after bootup

When ever I have to reboot, the finder never wants to load (or it takes almost 10 minutes for it to load) I have google notifier which does load (before the finder) and what I usually have to do is reboot again and wait it out. Once loaded everything works fine, the problem is just during the boot up. I was thinking maybe I should try disablying google notifier, has anyone else had this problem?
G5 Dual 2.5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)
G5 Dual 2.5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Try booting in "safe mode" if you can. Restart and hold the "shift" key as soon as you hear the startup chime.
If this works (Finder laods on launch) look in System Preferences >> Accounts >> Login items and disable any third party login items. Also look in /Library/Startup Items. Nothing is put in that folder by default, so anything in there is yours. EDIT: Then restart normally.
Then you'll need to replace them one at time to find the culprit.
-mj
[email protected]
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