Windows xp takes about 4 minutes to load on desktop

[satty89]

hey, i was wondering if any1 could help me.... when ever i load the comp, it loads to the desktop where it seems fine...then when ever i press a programme i.e. my computer or IE7 ect, the computer just freezes.... the clock stops working...and although you can carry on pressing the icons on the desktop, nothin will load until 4 minutes.....after the 4 minutes the clock goes back to normall and starts working and you can just carry on using the comp as normall...

This problem started about 3 days ago when i was tryin to upgrade to windows xp SP3, where the comp crashed....since then i have been having many problems....

I can not do any system restore as there seems to be no preevious dates which i find it odd...

so pls any suggestions...thanks

[Broni]

SP3 erases all restore points, so this is what might have happened, even if installation was unsuccessful.
Go Start>Run, and type:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have Windows XP CD handy.

[satty89]

SP3 erases all restore points, so this is what might have happened, even if installation was unsuccessful.
Go Start>Run, and type:
sfc /scannow
Click OK.
Have Windows XP CD handy.

hey i was wondering if this will wipe the hard drive, as i can not afford to lose everyting on the comp...thanks

[Broni]

No. SFC stands for System Files Checker, and it deals with Operating System (Windows) files only. Your data is safe.

[satty89]

thanks Broni it worked...

[Broni]

Cool