Vista Slow Start up

Scuff

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Before now my computer worked (relatively) fine, but when I started it up this morning, it took 10-15 minutes to start after the Microsoft Inc loading screen, which also took longer than it normally does (2-3 times longer). The only thing that I can think of that's different is that I temporarily changed my settings from looks to performance to reduce gaming lag. After changing it back, windows explorer also crashed, if that means anything.

Does anyone have any way to fix this without spending a million dollars at a computer store? Shutdown also takes way longer than it should, as does opening certain programs like word and notepad.
 

My Computer

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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