This problem has been baffling me for months. Whenever I start up Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox, it takes 15 minutes, almost exactly, for the program to start. Once started, it runs normal. If it’s closed and re-opened, it opens fast.
I’m pretty savvy about the newest anti virus and anti spy-ware programs, registry cleaners,..and my machine seems pretty clean.
I have Microsoft security essentials for my anti-virus monitor, and was suspicious of that, so tried uninstalling it – and it made no difference.
One other program, called “edit pad light”, (a freeware download), also took 15′ to start!
I would welcome any suggestions, this particular problem is a tough one.
I should also mention – this computer is on a Windows 2003 domain.