i have WINDOWS xp and the problem is that when i star the computer it would take around 20 minutes or 30 to start up i just says
phoenix-AwardBIOS u6.00p6 an energy star ally copyrigth
F5565306 SIS 661FX + 515963

an that is where is tops and it would take 20 to 30 minutes to load.

please helpWhat computer or motherboard make/model?my computer is a shuttle
xpc ss56g

is that enough its because i dont know a lot about computersWhat HAPPENED prior to this? Is the problem with getting to the WIndows logo, or after you see the Windows logo? Any recent hardware changes? Do you have any sort of spyware/virus protection?

For a start I would remove the round CMOS battery for 10 minutes (while unplugged) then REINSTALL it and restart.it happends before the windows logo and i havent had a hardware change that i can remember and yes i have norton antivirus Quote

What happened prior to this? Is the problem with getting to the WIndows logo, or after you see the Windows logo? ANy recent hardware changes? Do you have any sort of spyware/virus protection?

FOr a start I would remove the round CMOS battery for 10 minutes (while unplugged) then reinstall it and restart.