ps2menu loading slow

When I first installed the "freehdlaoderw\exploit into my mem card, I notcies I couldnt get just ps2menu to stay up so I could pick which app I wanted to use. So I installed ps2menu-k31 or whatever it is,, but it takes sooooo much longer to boot up to the menu than the "freehdloader" version did to fully complete. Is this normal? It's seriously taking like 5 minutes or so to get to the menu. I AIN'T COMPLAINING THOUGH! I'ts my favourite utility, just wondering if I'm missing something. Thanks a heap.

try the normal Ps2menu 2.6 from ps2dev.org , if that one is slow too, then its isnt the application but your PS2.

right on, I'll give it a go. thanks