Windows XP logon is taking too much time

[vfclists]

Windows XP is taking too much time to logon to the desktop after I logon.

In the past it appears to be linked to some network issues, like DNS etc.

Is there some way to diagnose the issue?

[MrJinje]

While yes, network issues could be at play, first I'd want to see what you have running on start-up, can you use Autoruns and see what is really going on when you boot-up.

[cluberti]

Assuming the delay is from entering your logon credentials to getting to a usable desktop, you might want to start with some userenv logging to see what steps are taking the most time - once you know where most of your time during logon is actually being spent, you can start troubleshooting in a more targeted fashion.

[allen2]

Does pressing espace key after logging in (when the screen only show the background) solving the problem ?

[vfclists]

I will give your suggestion a shot. I suppose by 'espace' you mean 'escape'?

Does pressing espace key after logging in (when the screen only show the background) solving the problem ?

Edited May 11, 2010 by vfclists

[Ponch]

ESPACE.

[allen2]

Yes escape. That's what happen my dyslexia takeover...