Word 2007 slow to start up

[Bio_Terra]

Hi, im using a HP NC8430 (2GHZ Core duo, 1GB ram, X1600 256mb GFX, 5400rpm 80GB HDD)

When i try to start word 2007 (or any office 2007 program) it takes a long time to start (30-40 secs). My system is defragged and it shouldn't take that long. My Hdd is only 5400rpm but that should only slow it down 20% max?

So is there any way i can make it load faster?

Thanks

[Askarii]

what OS are you using?
if u are on vista... then 1gb RAM is your problem, you need more.

If you are on XP, then look at the processes running in the background, mayb that is where your problem is.

[Bio_Terra]

im on XP and have about 55 processes running, but THAT it isn't slowing down the CPU because my Super PI scores are normal for this CPU

[KnightUnit]

I used to have that problem and found norton anti virus tried scanning the document everytime I opened one. Disabled it and now it loads in seconds, even on my old Centrino 1.7 ghz 1 gig ram sony.

[Bio_Terra]

well im using AVG, and surely it wouldn't try and scan NEW documents?

[KnightUnit]

I think it has a document scan option

[Pitabred]

AVG shouldn't do that, though. Can you open up your task manager, and watch it while Word starts, see if any process jumps up in CPU usage, other than Word?

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Try using the disc to repair Office. See if it's any faster after that.

And/Or do a reg clean. etc: etc:

Office shouldn't start up slow

[Bio_Terra]

system idle process stays at 95+ CPU usage during the whole startup but the total cpu usage is always less than 10%

[Liquidx]

AVG would do that because it is requested by word to do it. I noticed it today when I started word. I haven't had time to play with the settings, but I am sure you can disable that in the word/office settings.