Xp takes too much time in booting

[nitin_0018]

HI
can anyone plz help....
I m using Xp service pack 2..
assembled pc Config...
core2duo processor 1.8Ghz
ram 512mb X 2
160gb hdd seagate
intel original 945 motherboard
samsung dvd writer......

when booting.....xp takes too much time.....
I mean........After starting Pc...
The xp logo comes...and under that logo...a line moves that shows processing.....
it moves 12-13 times....everytime i start my pc.........
i saw with other computers it moves only 2-3 times.....
i dont know why it takes that much time even i have good configuration:wall:

Plz help..........

 

[Lokesh]

if using intel mb, try intel application accelerator (for the DMA mode thing).rest, search for blackviper list of services for xp on google and disable any faltu services after reading it!

 

[dishtv_info]

hi dude,this some time is due to the antivirus software i have experienced itwhen i do not install the antivirus it takes 20-25 seconds to boot but when antivirus is installed it takes 40-50 seconds config goes like this256 mb ram2.4 ghz processor speed40 GB HDD

 

[Lokesh]

wich antivirus? norton sucks in these matters. mcafee is ok! for me NOD32 is the best!

 

[sneezymelon]

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