min start up req

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What are the minimum start up req for win xp we have so
many it bogs the system down. no clue as to what is what
 
Windows XP does not require any programs at startup. It is advisable to turn
off all applications except the important ones like firewalls & anti-virus.

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What are the minimum start up req for win xp we have so
many it bogs the system down. no clue as to what is what
 
What are the minimum start up req for win xp we have so
many it bogs the system down. no clue as to what is what
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Applications that start with Windows can be found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560) and "How to Perform a
Clean Boot in Windows XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310353).
 
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