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Normally, when something like this comes up, I'd just do a quick format and be rid of it. However, this time around, I figure I should try and get down to the root of the problem and see if I can remedy it. After all, this is a fresh install of windows, and I can't imagine this happening after only 2 days of use
So the problem is that after I log in, all programs seem to load up. I watch the tray and notice that the local area connection icon takes around 2-3 minutes to show up. Further investigating shows that if I disable the "server" service, it'll boot up right away and show the icon, although a lot of things I do won't work for obvious reasons.
I've tried booting without the network cable in as well to no avail. I've done some searching but all the solutions seem to tell me to just disable the service, which isn't an option.
The version of windows in question is 2k3r2 enterprise. I guess I'm glad I held off on activating until the 14 days are up. Haven't had the problem of having to call in to manually update yet but would like to avoid that
edit: Also, the computer is kind of usable during this period. cpuz and the likes won't load until it's done. Firefox works along with some other programs. If I open up network connections, it shows the firewall not running. And if I try to click on the local area connection, it locks up the entire computer until the server service can fully start up.
edit: I noticed t hat if I disable the network location awareness that it'll cause the lan icon in the tray show up right away. However, looking in services, it shows server still "starting" and "performance logs" stopping. Also, there is no firewall active at the moment it seems, and going to the setup for it results in unknown error.
So the problem is that after I log in, all programs seem to load up. I watch the tray and notice that the local area connection icon takes around 2-3 minutes to show up. Further investigating shows that if I disable the "server" service, it'll boot up right away and show the icon, although a lot of things I do won't work for obvious reasons.
I've tried booting without the network cable in as well to no avail. I've done some searching but all the solutions seem to tell me to just disable the service, which isn't an option.
The version of windows in question is 2k3r2 enterprise. I guess I'm glad I held off on activating until the 14 days are up. Haven't had the problem of having to call in to manually update yet but would like to avoid that
edit: Also, the computer is kind of usable during this period. cpuz and the likes won't load until it's done. Firefox works along with some other programs. If I open up network connections, it shows the firewall not running. And if I try to click on the local area connection, it locks up the entire computer until the server service can fully start up.
edit: I noticed t hat if I disable the network location awareness that it'll cause the lan icon in the tray show up right away. However, looking in services, it shows server still "starting" and "performance logs" stopping. Also, there is no firewall active at the moment it seems, and going to the setup for it results in unknown error.
