Okay so whenever I start up my computer it uncommonly exits the Welcome screen after 10 seconds (usually 2 seconds or less). When I get into my desktop, the explorer doesn’t show, the desktop doesnt show, I can’t even right click anything. I have to restart the explorer from Windows task Manager before I use my computer (WHICH IS VERY ANNOYING for it takes about 1min. for the explorer to appear.)

Computer Specs:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Version 2002
Intel(R)
Celeron(R) CPU 2.53 GHz
2.53 GHz, 512 MB of RAM

Suspicious programs:
Windows XP: I ran Microsoft Update and ever since it installed an arseload of security updates on my computer this has been happening.

StyleXP: (Windows appearance enhancer) May have corrupted some sufficient display data.

Ragnarok Online: My brother plays Ragnarok online on my user account.

Hi all, i have a new comp. (comp1)
amd4200+ dual core 2.2 ghz,
4gb ddr2 ram
vista home pre,64bit ver.
cat5 crossover cabs. to
dell dimention 1100 2.3 ghz celeron (comp 2)
2gb ddr sdram
xp home
I have zone alarm on xp if i make it lowest settings for access will it be at risk?
vista has windows firewall.
ip is same 1 & 2, workgroup is same, submask is same.
or would i need a program to download for this to work?
sorry 1st time i am hooking up 2 comps.
I did ping comp2 to comp1 and it sent packets, but comp1 to comp2 got timeouts, so i am thinking must lower firewall on comp 1 is that right?
any help would be appreciated
ok now both are working just dont know how to get or look at files on comp 2?
and thanks for the info