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OS issue (windows xp on personal computer)

by Guest4527 | earlier

After every Windows startup,there is a short moment when all applications fail to respond except Explorer.
I can navigate through folders and files, but if I try to open any file, nothing happens. This "freezing" period lasts from 2 to 6 minutes. There is one important note: I'm using a notebook version of Windows XP on my personal computer. Could this be the reason behind these issues?
Below are my pc specifications. Thank you for your time,

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Mainboard :   MSI MS-7181
Chipset :   VIA K8M800 (VT8380)
Processor:      AMD Athlon 64 3400+ @ 2400 MHz,
Memory:         1GB DDR-SDRAM
Video card:     ATI Radeon 9600 Series (V350),
OS: Windows XP Home Edition -- Service Pack 2

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Eabby

I don't think the version of the OS is the problem.

When you start up something is running in the background. I would suspect a virus.

If you have a virus and anti spyware programs update them or intall them (you can find fairly decent one free on the internet) and then start the system in safe mode.

To get to safe mode, restart your system and press F8 as soon as the BIOS screen disappears. In safe mode run both the anit virus and spyware programs to clean your system.

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