windows boot screen

[ryandg]

My computers boot screen only took like 25 seconds to load but now it takes like 60 to 75 seconds. so you know what i'm talking about here is a picture :

http://www.theeldergeek.com/images/XP Pro Setup Graphic/OO.gif

why does it take longer than it used to? is there any way to fix this?

 

[ScottH]

Do you have more programs that are running at bootup? That could be why its running slower..

Start>Run>MSCONFIG>StartupTab> Disable any programs you don't want loading when Windows loads.

 

[ryandg]

i am does not take long after you get to the desktop. It is the boot screen with the loading animation and windows logo that take more time