i off some features on the start up only to cut down mine boot up time
1) itunes helper and all Apple Crap stuff
2) Nero INcd and some other nero stuff
3) SRS Sandbox
4) QuickTime Qtask
5) Smart Doc and Gamer OSD from Asus Geforce 9600 GT
Mine MOBO has 0 to 5 Sata ports, i've tried up to port 5
OS still hangs at the XP Splash screen
