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Pointers on what to delete from MSCONFIG "startup" tab (slow performance as of late)
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Posted on 11/30/2004 11:17:59 AM PST by jdm

Hi, My computer has been a lot slower lately, and I'm thinking I can remove at least a few of the items checked below. I've run Registry First Aid, to clean up invalid files, paths, shortcuts, etc. and still am having performance issues. Eventually, I'll purchase additional RAM, but in the meantime, any advice or freeware you would recommend, to speed up? Many thanks for any tips.



TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: computer; spyware; startup
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To: alnitak
"It sounds like you have a fairly new machine...FYI on my LAPTOP at work WinWord starts in less than 1 second."

I'm jealous! Less than 1 second?! I've got a Dell 8200, 512MB RAM, purchased in June 2002. 74.5 GB local disk. I'm using 13.3 GB.
21 posted on 11/30/2004 12:02:44 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: demlosers

"You should be alright changing processes that are not 'windows system processes.'

Great. Thank you. I'll give it a shot.


22 posted on 11/30/2004 12:03:16 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: jdm
I like The Ultimate Troubleshooter for resolving such questions. See http://www.answersthatwork.com/
23 posted on 11/30/2004 12:04:22 PM PST by bvw
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To: travelagent
That is an awesome site. Thanks for sharing.

Yup. A real bacon saver.

24 posted on 11/30/2004 12:09:34 PM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (All I ask from livin' is to have no chains on me. All I ask from dyin' is to go naturally.)
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To: jdm

Guess I'll drop in here and rib you poor windoze slaves like I always do.

We Mac users don't have any of these problems.


25 posted on 11/30/2004 12:21:19 PM PST by mercy (20 years a Gates sucker was enough)
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To: mercy
"We Mac users don't have any of these problems."

I don't look at optimizing my system as a problem, but rather as an opportunity to learn more about computers and how they work. I did a search for the word "problem" in this thread, and the first mentioning of that word was in your post.
26 posted on 11/30/2004 12:27:31 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: mercy
I meant "problems" not "problem" -- Trebek would have docked me for that.
27 posted on 11/30/2004 12:29:28 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: alnitak
When I first purchased this computer, the Windows XP screen would last only 5 seconds upon booting (and then the desktop would quickly appear). However, now the XP screen lasts up to 5 minutes when booting, before the desktop is finally shown. Not sure why it's taking so much longer to boot nowadays.
28 posted on 11/30/2004 12:38:10 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: jdm

I've got a slow start-up too, so I'm enjoying this thread and hoping for answers that help Win2K.


29 posted on 11/30/2004 12:42:03 PM PST by Cedar
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To: jdm

It sounds like you have a hard-disk problem, but you really haven't supplied enough information to enable us to diagnose. If I were you I would empty the recycle bin and defrag then check for malware using the tools others have suggested. You might like to find a benchmarking tool to check your hard disk performance. You haven't been into the BIOS and twiddled with things have you?

No disrespect jdm, but you might be better off asking a computer knowledgeable friend to take a look at it. I think we have reached the limit of what can be done over the net without going to IM, which I don't have the time to do.


30 posted on 11/30/2004 2:03:08 PM PST by alnitak ("That kid's about as sharp as a pound of wet liver" - Foghorn Leghorn)
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To: alnitak; Bloody Sam Roberts

How do you print out the process listing in the Task Window so that you can check each one individually?
thanks,


31 posted on 11/30/2004 2:03:22 PM PST by ex-snook (Moral values - The GOP must now walk the talk - no excuses.)
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To: ex-snook
How do you print out the process listing in the Task Window...?

You should be able to drag the lower right corner of the Task Manager window to resize it to a larger size. All of the running procs should be visible.

At that point, press the "Print Screen" button on your keyboard. It is right above the "Insert" key. Then open Paint. It's under Start>Programs>Accessories. When Paint is open press CTRL and V simultaneously. This will paste the screenshot into Paint. You can print it from Paint or save it as a .gif or .jpg file for later use.

32 posted on 11/30/2004 2:11:39 PM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (All I ask from livin' is to have no chains on me. All I ask from dyin' is to go naturally.)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts
"You should be able to drag the lower right corner of the Task Manager window to resize it to a larger size. All of the running procs should be visible. "

Yep. Thanks I got most of them and will get the rest as needed. Regards,

33 posted on 11/30/2004 2:35:38 PM PST by ex-snook (Moral values - The GOP must now walk the talk - no excuses.)
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To: jdm; alnitak

Try alnitak's reply in Post #6. Sounds like the startup isn't the problem.


34 posted on 11/30/2004 3:18:17 PM PST by 7.62 x 51mm (• veni • vidi • vino • visa • "I came, I saw, I drank wine, I shopped")
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To: jdm

Bump


35 posted on 11/30/2004 5:10:36 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny (Today, please pray for God's miracle, we are not going to make it without him.)
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To: jdm

I uncheck everything. Unless it's something you see in there you WANT running on startup.


36 posted on 11/30/2004 5:12:19 PM PST by KoRn
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To: KoRn

it's = its......(blushes)


37 posted on 11/30/2004 5:13:19 PM PST by KoRn
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To: alnitak

"No disrespect jdm, but you might be better off asking a computer knowledgeable friend to take a look at it. I think we have reached the limit of what can be done over the net without going to IM, which I don't have the time to do."

That's fine, I understand. Thank you to everyone for your help. Most appreciated.


38 posted on 11/30/2004 5:21:30 PM PST by jdm (Stockhausen, Kagel, Xenakis -- world capitals or avant-garde composers?)
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To: KoRn

"I uncheck everything. Unless it's something you see in there you WANT running on startup.

it's = its......(blushes)"

You had it right the first time. It's means it is. So in your sentence that's what you were saying..."Unless it is something you see in there you want running.."

Its (with no apostrophe) is the possessive form, like..."The car ran great, until its timing belt broke."

Your first instincts were right!


39 posted on 11/30/2004 7:18:44 PM PST by Cedar
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