I had the same problam, in fact I still do but if you want a real fast startup try enabling "Hibernate" mode. This will restore the complete system state before powering off (even if you are logged in and have documents open). To enable this, open up "Display Properties" and select the "Screen Saver" tab. Next click on the "Power" switch and select the tab "Hibernate" and enable it. Onced this is enabled you will get an extra field in all "Shut Down" dialogs. I think you will be pleasently surprised.
Mail me back if this works for you.
Regards
Steve Rance