> 1. Hardware issues

I suppose it's.

> 2. Virus/malware infection

No

> 3. Managing Startup matrix

....

> 1. Hardware issues - First check to see if your hard drive is running in

PIO

> Mode. MVP Hans-Georg Michna has the explanation here:
> http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10
>
> You can also take a look at these general hardware troubleshooting steps:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...ardware_Tshoot
>
> 2. Virus/malware infection - make sure the computer is really clean:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> 3. If the computer is clean, manage Startup:
>
> Start Orb>Start Search box>msconfig [enter]

I exclude it's a problem of some process because my PC is slow from the
beginning to the end, that is from start-up through account choice, until
desktop start.. always! I deduce it's an hardware problem but I don't know
what! :-(

Mhaxx

Mhaxx wrote:

> I exclude it's a problem of some process because my PC is slow from the
> beginning to the end, that is from start-up through account choice, until
> desktop start.. always! I deduce it's an hardware problem but I don't know
> what! :-(

I already gave you my suggestions as what to do. If you choose not to do
them, then take the machine to a professional computer repair shop. This
will not be a BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. There is no shame
in doing this.

I really don't have anything else to add to this thread, so EOT for me.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

"Mhaxx" <supermhaxx@xxxxxx> wrote:

> I've just performed scandisk with error correction and it works for a long
> time (some hours!) finding some problems.. however I suppose it fixed them
> and now Windows Vista can't start but with it's always slow! :-(

How can your OS run slow and not be able to run at the same time? I am
assuming you meant "can start, but runs slow".

If you can get Vista to start, I suggest you walk through Malke's and my
troubleshooting advice posted previously in this thread. If you have already
done so, I think it is time to insert the Vista installation media in the
drive, boot it and perform a repair installation. Back up your files first.

If you can not get it to start at all, you are pretty much left with no
other option but the repair installation.

Startup Repair: Frequently asked questions:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...f3f351033.mspx

Charlie42