Toad 14.1(32bit) Slow startup

Toad for Oracle
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  1. If you know where your user files folder is, close Toad and skip to step 4.
    a) Toad version 16.2 or earlier, go to Options > General
    b) Toad version 16.3 or later, go to Options -> Files and Folders -> App Folders"
  2. Under “Application data directory” section, click on “Open folder”
  3. Keep this folder open in Windows Explorer and Close Toad
  4. In Windows Explorer, go into the User Files folder. Toad.ini is in there.
  5. Double-click Toad.ini to edit with Notepad.
  6. Find the [SETTINGS] section and change the values on these lines (or add them if not found):
    FeedBackOptIn=0
    InternetAccess=0
  7. Save Toad.ini and try Toad again.

I believe that should help but there will still be a delay. In version 15.0, the timeout will be reduced to 5 seconds.