I have the same number as XSquared. I think I have the same problem you do - it takes several minutes for WinXP to open my first program or to allow any network traffic (I know, because it takes AIM about 5 minutes to log on). After something starts though, it's all fine. I'm going to reformat soon-ish... if you post something again in a month or two, or PM me then, I'll let you know if that fixed it.
