Original title: Booting up Windows xp.When booting up windows XP i get bars counting up slowly before eventually log in screen appears

Hi,Step 1: Unplug all the external devices connected and check in safe mode, if the same happens.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222Step 2: If not, then check in clean boot.“How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state”http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353Note: Do not forget to start t he computer normally by following the steps under “Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state”“Advanced troubleshooting for general startup problems in Windows XP”http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041DianaMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.