massive annoying problem

[ngc4414]

ok i really need your help

when i login to windows xp pro the system is unresponsive for about 5 min

i can open programs normally but i cannot to anything related to the "system"

for example system restore will not work period, system properties will not work, any mobo utilities will not work, any usb devices will not be recongized, i cannot dial to the net, i cannot restart or logoff or shutdown

but after five min everything returns to normal

why does it do this???!!!! i have reinstalled windows xp like 8 times!!

but i know it is not a hardware problem because i happens to all three of my computers!! with totally different hardware!! and i know its not some program i use cause i happens when i have a clean install with no programs!!!

ahh this is killing me! please help!

[NooNoo]

are these machines all networked? If so disable the nic in device manager, reboot....see what happens

[ngc4414]

nope they are not networked!!!

[Matridom]

check for viruses, run spybot, and check to make sure no unauthorized programs are running, looks like your OS is trying to do something, and it's not being allowed.

It won't hurt to check the event viewer to see if anything shows up there.

[Necrometal]

Like Matridom said check the event viewer and see if anything suspicious shows up there

[geoscomp]

OK..it happens to three different computers..
happens with totally clean install
no networking going on (btw, is there a nic installed for internet?)if so disable it and try again like Noo says

does the problem persist in safe mode?


So you have to look at common factors..after you check the event viewer.

I'm curious just how different these three computers are..any memory upgrades purchased from the same place? other parts the same? what processors and chipsets?
temp and voltages of each system? What was used to install the OS? same disk? slipstreamed?

common environmental factors? i.e. room temp, wall power fluctuations, etc?

[trippinfool]

I do not remember the specific entry. But I had a similar issue with using one of the 5-in-1 XP CD ISOs that I had found. After installing, I had to run gpedit.msc and go into Computer Configuration-->Windows Settings-->Security Settings--> There will be an entry for group policy update from a domain controller or something different. Disable it. You should be good after that. I cannot remeber the specific for the life of me. Event Viewer should give you a lead to find the key though.

[ngc4414]

no the problem does not exist in safe mode

i would like to try the "event viewer" but i was not aware that such a thing existed, how and where do i find it?

[NooNoo]

right click my computer, manage, under system tools... event viewer.. or go through control panel - administrative tools.

[ngc4414]

AHHHHH!!!! YES!!! ITS WORKING!!!!

you guys are the best!! i love you guys!!!

i went into event viewer and right there it said "The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service hung on starting." so i just read up on that service and it wasnot required for windows to run so i just disabled it, and.... VOLIA!!!

thats a million guys!!!

[NooNoo]

Great Stuff ! Thanks NGC