How to tune Windows Vista startup speed?

How to tune Windows Vista startup speed? My one year old Vista installation at work takes some 10 minutes to start up. However, my freshly installed Vista at home takes only 1 minute to get fully running. What could cause this slowdown, and more importantly, how can I pinpoint the cause(s)? Are there tools available that can help?
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"Maybe you could tell us a few specs- especially what machine, how much RAM? If these are too old or small then you might need to look at things like disabling Aero.

Further to Dynamic I's great tips, the number of desktop icons can have an effect. Try to reduce/file/use folders.

Did the machine previously start up quickly? Depending on use, a year is about the time to do a fresh install anyway!"