Hi. I have a minor problem starting up my computer....when I start it up the screen comes and the desktop comes.....however, in order to complete the startup, the computer screen goes blank for about two seconds after everything on the desktop appears and then the computer is ready to use. This didn't use to happen before. Please help. 954mhz, 384mb ram, win xp, msi geforce 2 gts video card with 32mb. Also, do cleaning the fans help reduce noise in the computer? Thanks. Asad.

I would try updating your video drivers. Also check the refresh rate and resolution on your monitor.It never hurts to clean yourfans but it's it's real noisy the fan should be replaced.