Crazy long load times

[morph175]

Hello all,
I recently did a refortmat of my computer because it was acting a bit sluggish. So right now the only thing on my computer is anti-virus software, steam with one video game installed and thats it. For some reason when I load up the computer, after I type in my password to logon, it takes 10-15 minutes to load up to the desktop of windows. Also, whenever I hit CTRL-ALT-DELETE the options appear right away for task manager and etc but when I hit task manager, log out, etc it takes another 10-15 minutes to load up. I know its not the one video game cause ive had it for years. WIndows vista does have service pack 2 installed.
My computer is a GT5453h
AMD athlon 64 x@ dual core processor 4200+ 2.20ghz
3.00gb ram
32 bit OS
I've never had this problem before. Any ideas as to how to fix it?
Thanks all

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Try a clean boot to diagnose and solve
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

If the above does not help and only then try this
http://www.soluto.com/About/
Be sure to make a system restore point as there is always a chance that the software will make matters worse.

 

[MilesAhead]

I would run a HD diagnostic and see if you are getting a gazillion retries. The HD may be on the way out.

 

[Slammer]

Try this:
Soluto
Easiest startup manager I've used. Not many options (great for average users; spectacular interface) but it sure gets the job done. Totally free. It might help you see what's taking so long to start up and help you organize it all.

 

[Slammer]

Try this:
Soluto
Easiest startup manager I've used. Not many options (great for average users; spectacular interface) but it sure gets the job done. Totally free. It might help you see what's taking so long to start up and help you organize it all.

Oh dang sorry Rich. Didn't see that part of your post. Oh well. Just shows that it's an awesome piece of software!

 

[richc46]

Agreed. Actually I think I learned about it from you.

 

[Slammer]

Oh. Maybe. But I don't think I've posted about it before...guess it doesn't matter. Ok better not let this turn into a personal conversation haha. If it's not startup programs, do those HD tests and make sure you're virus free. Another odd possibility is that explorer.exe is just not loading first. Or second or third or fourth... That Soluto program should help if that's the case too.