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Slow Start Up
philng
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in Techie Stuff
How do I reduce the number of programmes my computer is using when I start up as currently it is taking ages to get fully running? & any other tips to speed up?
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Have a look at this guide. Step by Step instructions.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic87058.html0 -
the quickest way to control what you want in startup is as follows..
START >RUN > MSCONFIG.
click on the STARTUP tab.. UN-CHECK to remove from startup - then closeYour tax bill is the penalty you pay for not helping the right candidates get into office.:D0 -
Thanks. If I disable ALL will that damage anything or cause any problems?0
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Yes.
On your keyboard, press the Flying Windows key together with the Pause Break key and report what is written under System and Computer.0 -
Nothing under computer
System Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 30 -
How old is the computer? Also, try running ccleaner as it clears out the detritus BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
RAM 512mb think I need some more? Pentium 4 2.66. Computer about 4-5 yrs old but other wise working well with plenty of hard disk space still free.0
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^Yep. more Ram would be wise; say, 2GB. BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
Sorry can you explain what you mean & how do I do this?0
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visit crucial and run their memory scanner - you don't have to buy from them, but you will know what to buy.
http://www.crucial.com/uk/#0
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