Might be hanging on some service trying to start up? Any extra unusual
hardware like tv card. Pull all the cards out you dont need and see what
happens.



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Please
i know this is not the place for such a question but this is the
best place for every question to me.
I have a problem with starting my computer whose operating system is
win Xp
The machine starts alright but when it gets to the WELCOME side it
stays there
for a long time b4 opening up (abt 30mins sometimes). I have clearned
the memory
sticks, blow the M/C, repluged all the hardware components but the
problem remains the same. I need help please.
Thanks to everyone.