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WXP slowed down (30 minutes boot)

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by keithb, 2003/10/26.

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  1. 2003/10/26
    keithb

    keithb Inactive Thread Starter

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    I've searched the forum for this precise problem. A lot of threads talk about slowdowns but none as much as this one.
    After trying to install my scanner and printer on a new XP 256Mb computer (ten days old... no Internet connexion for the moment - worked perfectly until I tried this installation) the bootup slowed down so much I thought it was hung. If I leave it for 30 minutes I get to login or to desktop in safe mode.
    Anything like trying to remove programmes takes just as long.
    How can I boot up in Administrator mode?
    How can I get back to the configuration before I tried to install scanner and printer?
    Any help gratefully accepted.
    Keith
     
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    PeteC

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    If you are the sole user you most likely have Administrative rights.
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    Boot to Safe Mode and log on as Administrator - you should be presented with the choice of logging on as Administrator or as youself as User

    Try System Restore, but before you do that look in Add/Remove and uninstall any scanner/printer software and look in Device Manager and uninstall any scanners - see if that resolves the boot problem.

    Are you sure that the printer/scanner is XP compatible and that you have XP drivers?
     
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    keithb

    keithb Inactive Thread Starter

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    Many thanks

    for getting back to me.
    I'll try starting up in safe mode again to see if I get the choice of logging in as Administrator.
    Where will I find system restore?
    I'll uninstall the scanner before restoring - needs a lot of patience at the speed it's now working...
    Good question about the compatibility - the scanning programme doesn't mention XP... I'll get a better driver.
    Thanks again
    Keith
     
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    PeteC

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    System Restore

    Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore - pick a Restore point prior to the problem.
     
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