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Slow Boot Up

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Ken, 2009/02/23.

  1. 2009/02/23
    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Where do I find the list of programs that launch at boot up so I can disable those that run in background that I rarely use?
     
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  2. 2009/02/23
    PeteC

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    You can use msconfig - Startup tab, but I would suggest Starter as more user friendly.

    Alternatively WinPatrol has the same ability to control startup items with the added bonus of being able to set a startup delay for specific items - I use it to fire up OE and a few other items 20-30 secs after boot.
     
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  4. 2009/02/23
    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I installed Starter and find it easy to use. Thanks for your advice.
     
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  5. 2009/02/23
    PeteC

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    You're welcome :)
     
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  6. 2009/02/24
    Ken

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    Problem solved. Boot up this morning was much faster and I didn't break anything. Thanks again.
     
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  7. 2009/02/24
    PeteC

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    Glad to hear a success story from a Happy Camper :)
     
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