lazarus

Ok no response so I'll asnwer the question cos I discovered what was slowing down the bootup times, I don't know if this will be any use to anyone and if it's been posted before...sorry.

Turned out it was the printer being left switched on, it appears that the computer was checking usb devices, Device # 01 being the printer. If I made sure printers power button is switched off before powering up the computer then it boots really fast again. I'm a happy chappy again.