Reduce wait time after XP boots
December 24, 2007 by Jason
A common performance problem with Windows XP is start lag, in which the operating system boots up normally, the desktop is visible and usable, but programs will not start, and selecting icons and using the start menu are extremely slow. This can take anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes to clear up, and can make using the operating system extremely frustrating, especially if you are in a hurry after the reboot.
This delay is generally caused by Windows XP’s networking services looking for other computers and advertising their functions over the computer’s network connections. Read More»
