HELP: Processes slow to start

[h8isgr8]

Hi all,

I have been pulling my hair out over a problem I am having post install. Every time windows boots the processes take a loooooooong time to load. They all show up in the processes window, but under "USER NAME" nothing shows up for like 2-3 minutes. I have used nlite in the past (a couple years ago) and never had this problem. The problem is present regardless of which service pack I try.

The only windows components removed are the security center, error reporting, and search assistant. Any other options/tweaks have been kept to a minimum.

Windows runs excellent once started and everything is how I want it, I just can't figure out what is keeping the processes from starting as fast as they should.

Any suggestions/clues/help is greatly appreciated.

Edited May 2, 2008 by h8isgr8

[SwedenXP]

Hi h8isgr8 - first some questions!

What kind of install is it? Have You removed or disabled any services?

Thats for starters!

/ SwedenXP B)

+ please post Your lastsession.ini

+ do not include any keys or passwords

Edited May 2, 2008 by SwedenXP

[h8isgr8]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by the kind of install.

I start out with a pre-service pack XP Professional 5.1.2600.0 image and then I manually slipstream SP3 v5512. I've also tried with SP2 and get the same results.

[Main]
Env = 1.4.5 beta 2 - 2.0.50727.1433.Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Target = Windows XP Professional SP3 - 5.1.2600.5512 - English (United States)

[Tasks]
Service Pack Integration
Remove Components
Unattended Setup
Hotfixes and Update Packs
Tweaks
Create a Bootable ISO
Options

[Components]
;# Operating System Options #
Search Assistant
Security Center
Tour
;# Directories #
DOCS
SUPPORT
VALUEADD
;# Compatibility #

[KeepFiles]
msconfig.exe

[RemoveFiles]
clock.avi
yahoo.bmp
swtchbrd.bmp

[Options]
ProfilesDir = "%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings"
TargetPath = "WINDOWS"
temp_dir = %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp

[Patches]
TcpIp = 50
DoUxTheme
DoSFC

[Services2]
ERSvc,4

[Tweaks]
Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Computer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Documents icon-Hide
Desktop-My Network Places icon-Hide
Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Hide
Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-List
Explorer-Classic Control Panel
Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
Explorer-Launch folder windows in a seperate process
Explorer-Show extensions of known file-types
Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-www.google.com
Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
My Computer-Remove Shared Documents
Performance-Disable Warn on low disk space
Performance-Minimal Power Management
Privacy-Disable Driver Update Internet prompt
Privacy-Disable Error Reporting
Privacy-Remove Alexa
Start Menu-Clear most recently opened documents list on logoff
Start Menu-Control Panel-Display as a link
Start Menu-Disable and remove Documents list from the Start Menu
Start Menu-My Computer-Display as a link
Start Menu-My Documents-Display as a link
Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Network Places-Display as a link
Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Network Connections-Link to Network Connections folder
Start Menu-Number of programs on Start menu-0
Start Menu-Printers and Faxes-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Remove Help and Support
Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
Start Menu-Use small icons in Start Panel
Taskbar-Disable Language-Bar
Windows Media Player-Accept Privacy Statement
Windows Media Player-Disable starting with Media Guide

[Unattended]
DisableOem
ComputerType = Default
Resolution = 1024x768
BitsPerPel = 32 bit (True Color)
Vrefresh = 60 Hz
DisableSRestore
MaximumDataStorePercentOfDisk = 12
RestorePointLife = 30
DesktopTheme = VistaVG|Aero32|Normal
AutoUpdates = 4
AutoUDay = 5
AutoUHour = 15
ProgFilesPath = "\Program Files"

[DesktopThemes]
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\VistaVG Ultimate.theme

[NetAdapter1]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.1"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[NetAdapter2]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.2"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[GuiRunOnce]

[Drivers]

[Hotfixes]
C:\IE7.exe
C:\WMP11.exe

[SwedenXP]

I would look into a thread in the Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003 forum and read.

HOWTO: Slipstream Windows XP SP3, WM11, and IE7

I myslef do not use those 2 progs... IE7.exe and WMP11.exe

/SwedenXP B)

[DL.]

If a service which other services depend on is not starting, it may cause delays like these.

Check your event log for errors, those will show you the services that are not starting.

[angrypenguin]

Sorry I'm lazy and didn't read the log you posted, from experience I've found that slow startup is often caused by either non-existent programs listed for startup or like was suggested above, services disabled with dependencies still slated for startup. The error log (eventvwr) suggestion is a great one I reckon!