DJ ABD <DJABD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>The problem I am running into is Windows hanging when it gets to the
>desktop. The taskbar shows up, but nothing in the system tray area (except
>the current time). The computer then sits idle for about two or three minutes
>(I cannot run anything), and then the computer finishes loading - but only a
>few of the icons that should be in the system tray are displayed. The volume,
>power management, and plug'n'play icons fail to show up. The computer runs
>slightly below what it should at this point.

I would start here: "Resources for Troubleshooting Startup Problems in
Windows XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308041).