Very long start up time

Hey all
Didnt really know where to post it but this forum seemed to be the one i guess.
When i start windows xp and it gets to the desktop, it takes about 50 seconds before i hear the startup music, then another min or so before the few backgroud programs start up and i can fully use all programs. I just got a k7n2 delta, and updated the windows, every thing works fine other wise.
here are my specs.
K7n2 delta (nvidia nforce 2 chipset)
amd athlon 2100+ XP
512 ddr (2100)
40 gig maxtor hdd (7200rpm)
creative dvd rom
ati radeon 9000 pro,
SB gamer X live 5.1
i think thats about it, also all drivers are updated... any clues???

Hi Casp,
Welcome to the forum! :D
I wouldn't worry about the boot to music time too much as mine is about the same as yours - about 47 seconds (although XP's a lot faster than other earlier MS OS's it's not what you'd call fast.)
The fact that the machine takes a further minute to load the background programs does sound a little slow (mine takes about 30 seconds.) Of course, this all depends on how many background processes your OS loads.
When installing new software try to keep the number that start at XP load - to a minimum (most of the time, there's an option to prevent certain programs running at startup) - only let them start, if the machine really needs them in the background, programs such as Virus checkers, PC Alert etc.
I also agree with what christop suggested.
Axel :D

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