MinimWatch startup error

[nickc]

"If you are logging in manually as soon as the system boots up, it is possible that desktop initialization is being slowed down by other startup activity. This might trigger the problem.

The first step is to confirm the cause of the problem. After that, we can discuss possible solutions."

OK. Thanks. I am logging in manually, so this morning I timed from clicking "enter" for my password. The results were as follows:

14 secs to appearance of wallpaper image
36 secs desktop icons begin to appear
56 secs top panel appears
1min 21 secs MinimWatch startup error message appears

I don't really need to login manually - just habit! I'll try setting login to automatic and see if that makes a difference.