Windows excessive loading time on startup

[Nobrad]

Hi there, I'm taking a look at a family members laptop as they're having a problem with it. Before it hits the login screen, it takes about 15 minutes to get to it. After I've typed in the password, another 25-30 minutes will go by until I hit the desktop. Everything after this runs fine, what can I do to solve this? Thanks

 

[VistaKing]

Nobrad welcome to SevenForums

Uncheck everything except for the Antivirus inside the Startup tab inside System Configuration

Click on the rb: button type msconfig inside Search programs and files box and press <ENTER> once you see msconfig under Programs (1) . On the User Access Control window click the Yes button . Once you're inside the System Configuration window click on the Startup tab and uncheck everything except for your Anti-virus . Click Apply and OK buttons . Click on Exit without restart . Restart the PC manually .

 

[Nobrad]

Nooooo I just had to restart the laptop due to malware removal! Will try this after it *eventually* turns back on.... I don't understand how that would majorly effect the loadup time though? Thanks for all help

 

[VistaKing]

What did you use to remove the malware ? What did it find ?