First startup after PC boot takes too long / too slow

Hello there.
I've been experiencing this problem for about a year now but never actually thought it was a problem until I saw how fast FF can really start up on another computer.
Searching this issue on google mostly suggested to delete themes and plugins, emptying cache, etc but it didnt help in my case.
What I noticed is that when starting firefox for the first time on a recently booted computer it takes far too long to start up - 30-60sec. However exiting firefox and then restarting it is actually as fast as it should be. It is always the first startup that takes really long.
I am also sure that it does '''not ''' have to do with the fact that I am trying to start firefox while the whole OS is still loading with all its background processes.
Leaving the OS to load completely and then starting firefox also leads to a slow startup.
I hope someone can help me with this issue.
Many thanks!
Leo
My OS is Win7 64bit, 4gb RAM, using FF 10.0

If you opt in for sending data to Firefox, that includes information about start-up times. The developers use that feedback to analyse problems and improve firefox. As you say themes and other software extensions to Firefox may increase startup times. Another thing you may do to speed up the startup is take the option to load tabs later not immediately.
* use '''Firefox Button -> Options -> | General | -> []Dont load tabs until selected'''
** see [[options window - general panel]]
* for other advice and suggestions read [[Firefox takes a long time to start up]]
* also see [[How can I help by submitting performance data?]]

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