Win XP Start menu takes too long to load...

Kevin · 12-21-2001, 04:07 AM

Okay my grandpa's computer is running fine (in fact i'm on his AOL account right now writing this message). I'm very happy w/ his $425 (including Windows XP full version) computer, but when Windows loads, the start menu hangs for a while. What I mean by this is that the taskbar and all the junk down on the bottom of the screen loads up, but when I try to click something there, my mouse turns into an hourglass right as I move the mouse over the bar. It takes a couple minutes for the taskbar/startmenu to get to normal. Why is this happening? I don't remember it happening when I first built the computer. I know the CPU is relatively slow (C3 750), but the hanging is odd. HELP! X-mas eve (when we exchange family presents) is just a few days away!
-Kev

WebMasta33 · 12-21-2001, 11:34 AM

Maybe this'll help, maybe not.

This basically reduces start time by 30 seconds. I don't know if this is your problem, but it sounds like it might be trying to load the power profile a little late, and this will load it earlier.

Hope it helps.

Kevin · 12-21-2001, 01:31 PM

Cool thanks! I'll try it out!
-Kevin

WebMasta33 · 12-21-2001, 06:42 PM

Tell me if it works out or not.

Kevin · 12-21-2001, 07:37 PM

It does speed load time up a bit. However, it doesn't solve the problem of the hanging start menu. It just sorta hangs. I can move the mouse around freely and click stuff, but the damn start menu honestly takes over a minute to load AFTER XP is fully loaded. I'm going to search on the net a bit for help. LMK if you have any other ideas.
-kevin

Kevin · 12-22-2001, 05:29 AM

Oddly enough, I searched the net for some Windows XP tweaks. I did a bunch of memory tweaks in the registry and now this thing boots up super fast

. Woohoo! No start menu hang!
-Kev

iceheart · 12-22-2001, 09:15 AM

Link those tweaks please!

Kevin · 12-22-2001, 12:12 PM

Geez. I just searched for it and I couldn't find it! Damnit. I'll keep looking for that one...

12-21-2001, 04:07 AM	#1
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Win XP Start menu takes too long to load... Okay my grandpa's computer is running fine (in fact i'm on his AOL account right now writing this message). I'm very happy w/ his $425 (including Windows XP full version) computer, but when Windows loads, the start menu hangs for a while. What I mean by this is that the taskbar and all the junk down on the bottom of the screen loads up, but when I try to click something there, my mouse turns into an hourglass right as I move the mouse over the bar. It takes a couple minutes for the taskbar/startmenu to get to normal. Why is this happening? I don't remember it happening when I first built the computer. I know the CPU is relatively slow (C3 750), but the hanging is odd. HELP! X-mas eve (when we exchange family presents) is just a few days away! -Kev __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

12-21-2001, 11:34 AM	#2
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	Maybe this'll help, maybe not. This basically reduces start time by 30 seconds. I don't know if this is your problem, but it sounds like it might be trying to load the power profile a little late, and this will load it earlier. Hope it helps. __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

12-21-2001, 01:31 PM	#3
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Cool thanks! I'll try it out! -Kevin __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

12-21-2001, 06:42 PM	#4
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	Tell me if it works out or not. __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

12-21-2001, 07:37 PM	#5
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	It does speed load time up a bit. However, it doesn't solve the problem of the hanging start menu. It just sorta hangs. I can move the mouse around freely and click stuff, but the damn start menu honestly takes over a minute to load AFTER XP is fully loaded. I'm going to search on the net a bit for help. LMK if you have any other ideas. -kevin __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

12-22-2001, 05:29 AM	#6
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Oddly enough, I searched the net for some Windows XP tweaks. I did a bunch of memory tweaks in the registry and now this thing boots up super fast . Woohoo! No start menu hang! -Kev __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

12-22-2001, 09:15 AM	#7
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	Link those tweaks please!

12-22-2001, 12:12 PM	#8
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Geez. I just searched for it and I couldn't find it! Damnit. I'll keep looking for that one... __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

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