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Every since I upgraded to Leopard, after starting up, the rainbow wheel spins for about 4 minutes and then the desktop folders pop up. Every single time I reboot the machine. Can someone tell me what the problem could possibly be.
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Reset Parameter memory (PRAM). PRAM holds copies of various system settings for rapid access, and if it gets out of whack all sorts of odd things can happen.
To reset PRAM, Shut Down the computer. Locate the 4 keys Apple-Option-P-R. Press and hold those 4 keys, and while doing so, press and release the power button. Keep those 4 keys held down until you hear the SECOND startup chime and then release them. Your computer will continue to boot up normally.
If the problem still exists, look for messages that are logged during the boot up and log in process (Applications / Utilities / Console -- select "All Messages" in the column on the left). Now there are lots of messages that are thrown even during a NORMAL boot and log in, and some of them will look pretty scary if you aren't used to them, but what you are looking for are messages related to things terminating with errors or retrying multiple times.
Another possible workaround is to create a new account. If you don't have the problem logging into that new account then you can copy your personal files over and manually adjust the preferences the way you like and, eventually, delete the old account that is giving you problems. If you DO have problems with the new account then you know it is a system level thing as opposed to something peculiar to your account.
The system will not be using anything stashed in the Previous System folder during boot up and log in.
--Bob

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