I recently went a bit gung-ho with System Mechanic and fear I've caused problems with my registry. I'm getting the error' STacSV Module' has encountered a problem and needs to close....' after start-up (which incidentally is now extremely slow!) I've run two registry cleaners and searched for spyware and found nothing helps. I know the process is something to do with Sigmatel Audio but not sure how important it is! I run XP on a Dell Dimension 9150 and I can supply further details of the error if required. Furthermore, can anyone help me to speed up my start-up safely? I only have five things starting: Kaspersky AV, ZA Pro firewall, CTF Loader, Logitech Setpoint-treiber and Speedtouch Statistics but my system takes over 3 minutes to fully boot.. Can anyone help? Thanks There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't...

This may help you http://www.file.net/process/stacsv.... I'm not sure if you tired to run virus scanner. have you tired to remove it from startup by using utility msconfig. More info about it http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/

How about using system restore to an earlier date.