Lots of HD action when starting win3.1

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From: Paul Gilberti
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 18:31

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 Lately, when I start windows, my hard drive light flashes and you can
hear it searching (or reading, or writing).  This continues for at least
five (5) minutes before windows displays its banner.

What is taking so long ?  How can I find out ?

Thanks,

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Subject: Lots of HD action when starting win3.1
Date: 28 Jan 1993 18:31:59 GMT
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