When I boot up, it always takes l5-20 minutes for monitor to display. Before it displays, screen is black as though computer were turned off. Have attempted nothing to fix it, as I have no idea where to go with this.1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi Auntieem, ·Do you remember any recent changes made on your computer prior to the issue?·What is the service pack installed on your computer?·Do you have any security software installed? Try the below methods and check the results:Method 1:Check the behavior by booting the computer in safe mode,to boot the computer in safe mode:a. Restart the computer and press and hold F8 key (Press and hold f8 key before the windows logo).b. From the advanced boot option select ‘Safe mode’. Method 2:Check the behavior by booting the computer in clean boot state. You may refer the below link on how to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353If the issue does not persist you may continue with step 2 from the above link.Make sure you reset the computer to normal mode after the troubleshooting completes.Refer the section “Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state” You may also refer: Advanced troubleshooting for general startup problems in Windows XP:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.