WinXP Slow Startup

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 11:41

I am trying to investigate a slow startup of my pc (2-3minutes). It has done so since build so it is not clutter causing it.

I have looked in the event logger and found this:

"Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0015AF046042. The following error occurred:
The operation was canceled by the user. . Your computer will continue to try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server."

I can access the internet no problem on bootup and have no other problems.

Anyone got any ideas what I can do?

InsomniaCalls · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:01

If you disable your network card/connections and reboot does it speed up?

t31os · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:05

What aps do you have loading on boot?

Whats your specs?....

Have you defragged and adjusted the pagefile?

Tried turning off system restore (unless you specifically need it)?

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:16

InsomniaCalls said:
If you disable your network card/connections and reboot does it speed up?

Yes it does, a lot quicker.

I have the latest wifi drivers for the Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi Solo.

Any suggestions?

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:19

t31os said:
What aps do you have loading on boot?

Whats your specs?....

Have you defragged and adjusted the pagefile?

Tried turning off system restore (unless you specifically need it)?

I don't think its the apps on boot as it has happened since first install. As previous poster, it is something to do with the wireless connection (not tried wired yet though)

I have Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi version, 2Gb RAM, HIS Ati 1900XT 512Mb, C2D 6400

I have recently defragged and my page file is on a different drive to my system.

I haven't turned off system restore but I don't think that is the problem.

I am using ZoneAlarm free version...don't know if this is causing issues..will try and disable it.

InsomniaCalls · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:21

You tried setting your pc a static IP rather than using DHCP from your router?

fumbles · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:42

Disable any network interface that you are not using... Then use a static IP for the interface you are using.

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:43

InsomniaCalls said:
You tried setting your pc a static IP rather than using DHCP from your router?

Argh!

Can't find my router manual. I can log in but don't have a clue.

I can see to disable dhcp but that just stops me from accessing the router, (just had to reset it cos I couldn't access it so lost my security settings as well

) should I be able to restrict access to individual ip addresses? I have the Belkin High Speed Wireless G Router. An almost noob at loose with technology!!

If I use static IP, I lose connection to the router

t31os · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:56

Leave the router on DHCP, but just assign you Network Connection (the PC not router) to a static address, ie. the one it usually assigns you.....

So if you normally get '192.168.1.300' (this applies to a regular connection) open your network connection, click properties, then TCP/IP, then click the manual settings check box, now type in the ip / subnet mask / gateway ip , that you usually get assigned.

IP = The ip you usually get
Subnetmask = 255.255.255.0 by default for most people, again just use what you usually get assigned by the router.
Gateway = The routers IP, again you just look at this from you current connection.

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 14:39

t31os said:
Leave the router on DHCP, but just assign you Network Connection (the PC not router) to a static address, ie. the one it usually assigns you.....

So if you normally get '192.168.1.300' (this applies to a regular connection) open your network connection, click properties, then TCP/IP, then click the manual settings check box, now type in the ip / subnet mask / gateway ip , that you usually get assigned.

IP = The ip you usually get
Subnetmask = 255.255.255.0 by default for most people, again just use what you usually get assigned by the router.
Gateway = The routers IP, again you just look at this from you current connection.

Yup, done all that and still a slow reboot. Although the dhcp error has stopped in the event log!

Checking this log, it takes over 30 seconds to initialise the services running. I think I need to probably check over what it is trying to start

Cosimo · 15 Feb 2007 at 15:22

Try running Bootvis, that will give you a graphic view of all the processes and their duration at boot time. It also has an option for optimising your boot sequence, worth a try.

AndyBorzi · 15 Feb 2007 at 15:56

simulatorman said:
Try running Bootvis, that will give you a graphic view of all the processes and their duration at boot time. It also has an option for optimising your boot sequence, worth a try.

Cant get it to work as it is moaning that there are 0 physical drives in the trace file! I hate computers!

fumbles · 16 Feb 2007 at 00:03

t31os said:
Leave the router on DHCP, but just assign you Network Connection (the PC not router) to a static address, ie. the one it usually assigns you.....

So if you normally get '192.168.1.254' (this applies to a regular connection) open your network connection, click properties, then TCP/IP, then click the manual settings check box, now type in the ip / subnet mask / gateway ip , that you usually get assigned.

IP = The ip you usually get
Subnetmask = 255.255.255.0 by default for most people, again just use what you usually get assigned by the router.
Gateway = The routers IP, again you just look at this from you current connection.

Doing this might cause IP conflicts, you should enable address reservation or alternatively pick an IP address outside of your DHCP pool.

t31os · 16 Feb 2007 at 00:17

Just pick the last IP in the range.... its how i do it here, grab the last ip available, or near enough..... insure no one else grabs the same ip.