scandisk fails - very slow program fetch

[tanglewood]

I have Windows 95. Lately, I have been experiencing a very slow boot up. Takes about 1/2 hour. Scandisk fails. Program fetches are very slow. I noticed the LED indicator on my ZIP drive comming on frequently whenever I start a new task and during the boot. I have nothing in this drive. It seems like it's in a loop. Once I'm in, things seem to be ok.

[classicsoftware]

I would guess your drive is failing.

backup any valuable data you have on it and download the diagnostics from the website of the manufacturer of your hard drive.

[gwallen4]

Well, you could hunt for several hours for whatever is slowing you down, or you could just go ahead and reformat C: and reload windows. I would go with Windows 98 if you have a copy + DirectX 8.1 + Internet Explorer 6.0.

If format, reinstall doesn't fix the problem then you know it's a hardware problem and you can work from there.

[mjc]

For a fairly quick check on the drive, go to the manufacturer's website and download their diagnostic software...it will do a good job of determining whether the drive is good or not.

[Gallaeglagh]

A HALF HOUR to boot? You must be a very patient person.

[Gallaeglagh]

After getting the pre mentioned hard drive utility you need to be able to run scan disc, make sure everything is shut down in the background. If you don't have a hardware problem which doesn't seem likely since you say you're OK after it boots you probably have some serious .dll problems and are probably better off reformatting.

[PeteSchiffer]

Whcih version of 95 have you got?

Pete

[tanglewood]

Pete; I have version 4.00.950