You can check this too:
1) You can type CHKDSK /F, on Start->Run... if asked (Y/N) type Y, if
you suspect from HD hardware failure add an /R to the the command
line to check the entire surface of the disk, reboot to see if your file
system is OK.
2) At least Service Pack 2 has to be installed of your Windows 2000, i
recommend you install the latest, Service Pack 4, from Microsoft.com, is
about 128.8 MB. This could improve your system speed.
3) Check for virus. Extra disk activity on all files of your PC can be
caused by a virus infection, Make sure your anti virus is up to date and
to make sure you can check your HD on a virus-free system, sometimes
when you have a virus the AV can't get it out from the system.
4) Erase temporary files, from Internet Browser(s) and Windows 2000, 
then, if you can, Defrag it.
5) Get a good Disk Cache Utility, i'm using CacheBoost 4 Professional
and it has improved my Windows 2000 performance, you can Download the
Enterprise version if you have HEAVY WORKLOADS at 
http://www.systweak.com/ or at 
http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=cacheboost&tg=dl-2001&search=+Go%21+. 

This program also optimizes usage of memory, defrags it, and unloads
unnecessary assigned memory and you have fine tune options from Tune 
Windows button.

If none of this help, call tech support and have your system check.
God bless you and help you solve your problem.
Best Regards.

Saul

Marc Champagne wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>I have been experiencing long delays when launching POV for windows, it
>take anywhere from 30 seconds to 90 seconds before it has "loaded" and
>is ready to use. 
>
>During this time there is lots of HD activity (scratching).
>
>The HD's are regularly defragged.
>
>For what it's worth, I have Win 2000, 1 gigahertz, 512k ram, plenty of
>disk space.
>
>This happens with and without scenes loaded and is usually on first
>launch after being closed for a while, subsequent loads are quick.
>
>What does POV do on startup that would explain all this scratching?
>
>Thanks
>
>  
>

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