Why it is so slow to load the windows?

[hopemy]

I am using windows xp and it always cost a long time to load the windows every time I start my computer. About 3 minutes. I have follow the 360 Safe Guard to forbid some software to run when starting the computer.
Anyone help?

[Allan]

One of my XP systems also takes a while to boot. But it runs fine once it does so I don't worry about it. Neither should you.

[patio]

Grab a coffee...
What is SafeGuard 360 ? ?

[Calum]

How old is the install of Windows?
What kind of machine are we dealing with, hardware wise?

[Allan]

And what's your sign?

[Calum]

And what's your sign?

Sorry ... what?

[CBMatt]

What is SafeGuard 360 ? ?

http://www.360.cn/
It is a Chinese anti-virus.  Not to be confused with the rogue Safeguard 2009.  It is basically their version of BitDefender (they also have their own version of IE...not exactly an original company).  A lot of people consider it to be legitimate, but I am leery because the software developers used to make rogue programs.  It's hard to trust someone with that kind of track record.

[patio]

Thanx for the heads up Chris .

   

[hopemy]

http://www.360.cn/
It is a Chinese anti-virus.  Not to be confused with the rogue Safeguard 2009.  It is basically their version of BitDefender (they also have their own version of IE...not exactly an original company).  A lot of people consider it to be legitimate, but I am leery because the software developers used to make rogue programs.  It's hard to trust someone with that kind of track record.

Hi, what do you mean of this " because the software developers used to make rogue programs.  It's hard to trust someone with that kind of track record." ??

[hopemy]

How old is the install of Windows?
What kind of machine are we dealing with, hardware wise?

Hi, something about my computer. It is windows xp. The CPU is Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU. The RAM is 0.99GB

[hopemy]

http://www.360.cn/
It is a Chinese anti-virus.  Not to be confused with the rogue Safeguard 2009.  It is basically their version of BitDefender (they also have their own version of IE...not exactly an original company).  A lot of people consider it to be legitimate, but I am leery because the software developers used to make rogue programs.  It's hard to trust someone with that kind of track record.

Actuall, this is not my own computer. It is my company's computer, and maybe we are not allowed to uninstall the Safeguard 360..

[CBMatt]

I wasn't suggesting that you should uninstall it.  As far as I know, the program is safe.  I just don't trust it because the developer's history.  A rogue program is basically a program that pretends to be an anti-virus so people will be scared into buying their products.  Basically, it's a scam.  There are other types of rogue programs, but this is one of the most common.

I don't think you will have to worry about anything.  And if this is the company's computer, then perhaps it would be best to not remove SafeGuard 360.

I'm curious...is there no computer tech where you work?

[patio]

We aren't supposed to advise on making changes to work machines...

Under no circumstances should you attempt to fix things by following another log and doing it yourself.  This can only lead to more problems and possibly an un-bootable system.  Every machine and every infection is unique and this method will only cause more problems.

If this is a machine at your place of Business, we need to be informed beforehand.  This is also not negotiable and we will not be responsible should you fail to do so.