PC freezes after Office 2003 install

[Azkarr]

Hi, my system seems to have an issue with Office 2003. After installing it, there's always a lag time after I click on the Start button after closing any windows or programs, like Firefox or windows explorer. Before the installation the system ran fine. I installed Office with all applications and all optional features. I really don't understand why the mouse would freeze for about 2-3 seconds after I browse the web or something and close the browser's window. When I'm working within a browser or program, everything seems fine. So I did a system restore to a little before office was installed, and everything was fine. But after reinstalling it, the lag came back. I don't think this is hardware related, but I'll post my specs anyway. I'm just confused as to why a program like Office would cause a system to hang at times.

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ stock
MSI 6600 GT stock
Epox 9npa+ultra
2x512 mb Rosewill ddr400 ram.
Hitachi 160 gig 7200 rpm
Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480W

 

[montag451]

If it is still installed, Go to START, RUN
type
msconfig
Go to the STARTUP tab.
Untick Office.

 

[Azkarr]

I tried looking for things in startup earlier, and Office isn't even there. Also, my system isn't infected with anything. I'll see if uninstalling fixes it. If I remember correctly Office 2000 worked just fine. Thanks for the response.

EDIT: I just uninstalled it and the PC instantly stopped choking... weird. I still want to know what happened though, and I don't want to go back to Office 2000.

 

[imported_Phil]

Which Service Pack did you have installed for 2003?

 

[Azkarr]

OK, I think I figured out why this is happening. Apparently when I installed Office all these times, I chose a complete installation, which installs things like speech and handwriting recognition. These features seem to slow the PC down at times. I did a system restore and a reinstall, but this type chose a Typical installation, and everything is fine so far. Thanks for the replies. I'll post here again if I run into more problems. >.<

 

[montag451]

Well done and thanks for posting back with the result.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Azkarr
OK, I think I figured out why this is happening. Apparently when I installed Office all these times, I chose a complete installation, which installs things like speech and handwriting recognition. These features seem to slow the PC down at times. I did a system restore and a reinstall, but this type chose a Typical installation, and everything is fine so far. Thanks for the replies. I'll post here again if I run into more problems. >.<

Good to know.
I'd still look at getting the latest service pack for Office.
Either click on the Microsoft Update link within the Windows Update page, or visit http://www.officeupdate.microsoft.com - you may find that it solves the handwriting/speech recognition problem.

 

[Azkarr]

Quick question, has anyone else had this problem of Office causing your PC to hang after doing a Complete installation? Thanks in advance.