Speeding up Your Computer

[robertwill]

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps tha
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clear
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear you
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)
* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fi
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning bring
about no issues.


3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system wil
reboot after 10 seconds

 

[Bob I]

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart

This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.

2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

Maybe good, maybe not.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)

That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues

{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.

BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!

3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.

Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume
performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports,
Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

 

[Rick]

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart

This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.

2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

Maybe good, maybe not.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)

That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues

{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.

BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!

3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.

Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume
performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports,
Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

 

[Bob I]

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart

This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.

2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

Maybe good, maybe not.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)

That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues

{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.

BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!

3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.

Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

Please read what I actually wrote about MSCONFIG, I believe you will
find that I am correct in that respect also.

Thanks

 

[David B.]

No he is not, try reading his post, it mentions how to PROPERLY prevent
unneeded items from loading at startup.

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--

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart

This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.

2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

Maybe good, maybe not.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)

That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues

{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.

BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you tried
this!!!!

3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.

Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume
performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports,
Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume performance.
The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are built into
Windows XP. These routines run automatically at pre-determined times as
part of the normal operation of the operating system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling startup
items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

 

[Hodges]

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.
robertwill wrote:
This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.
1. Startup Processes
* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart
This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.
2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.
Maybe good, maybe not.
* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)
That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.
 * Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.
BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!
3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)
* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.
Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx
Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned.  Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

Please read what I actually wrote about MSCONFIG, I believe you will
find that I am correct in that respect also.

Thanks

Not all applications give an option to disable on startup. Sometimes
you have to disable them manually.

 

[Richard Urban]

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart

This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.

2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.

Maybe good, maybe not.

* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)

That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues

{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.

BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you tried
this!!!!

3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.

Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume
performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports,
Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume performance.
The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are built into
Windows XP. These routines run automatically at pre-determined times as
part of the normal operation of the operating system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling startup
items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent something
from starting, and there is no option to do so within the programs
preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns from System
Internals (now a part of Microsoft.

AutoRuns is free and you can get it here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

 

[M.I.5¾]

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.
robertwill wrote:
This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.
1. Startup Processes
* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart
This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.
2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.
Maybe good, maybe not.
* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)
That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.
* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.
BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!
3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)
* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.
Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx
Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

Please read what I actually wrote about MSCONFIG, I believe you will
find that I am correct in that respect also.

Thanks

Not all applications give an option to disable on startup. Sometimes
you have to disable them manually.

 

[M.I.5¾]

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume
performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports,
Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.

you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling startup
items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns
from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.

MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto started. All
you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate entry.

 

[David B.]

So your saying if you have yahoo IM automatically starting, and you want it
to stop, the proper way to do it is to find the path to it in msconfig and
then go delete the yahoo IM executable? You really should think about things
a bit before you post.

--


--

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user names
and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.




you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.

MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns
from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.

MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto started.
All you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate entry.

 

[Bob I]

Sounds like you are advertising that you don't know what MSCONFIG is for
and how the Registry works. You should quit before you make the hole you
are digging any deeper.

 

[M.I.5¾]

So your saying if you have yahoo IM automatically starting, and you want
it to stop, the proper way to do it is to find the path to it in msconfig
and then go delete the yahoo IM executable? You really should think about
things a bit before you post.

It might help your understanding of my response if you had the remotest isea
of what MSCONFIG did and the information it provided.

Had you got this obviously necessary information, you would have known
exactly what to delete at the location MSCONFIG points to. MSCONFIG does
*not* point you to the location of the executable file.

--


--

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be used
for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are
built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.




you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.



MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns
from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.

MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto started.
All you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate entry.

 

[David B.]

Sounds like you have no clue.

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Sounds like you are advertising that you don't know what MSCONFIG is for
and how the Registry works. You should quit before you make the hole you
are digging any deeper.

 

[David B.]

The command column does in fact point you to an executable many times, if
someone not well versed follows your advise, locates the app that's loading
at startup using that path listed in msconfig, then deletes the exe per your
advise, you can figure out what the results will be. Either that or I
completely misunderstood what you were trying to say.

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--

So your saying if you have yahoo IM automatically starting, and you want
it to stop, the proper way to do it is to find the path to it in msconfig
and then go delete the yahoo IM executable? You really should think about
things a bit before you post.

It might help your understanding of my response if you had the remotest
isea of what MSCONFIG did and the information it provided.

Had you got this obviously necessary information, you would have known
exactly what to delete at the location MSCONFIG points to. MSCONFIG does
*not* point you to the location of the executable file.

--


--

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be
used for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume
performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe
are built into Windows XP. These routines run automatically at
pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating
system.




you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the
desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.



MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns
from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.


MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto started.
All you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate entry.

 

[M.I.5¾]

The command column does in fact point you to an executable many times, if
someone not well versed follows your advise, locates the app that's
loading at startup using that path listed in msconfig, then deletes the
exe per your advise, you can figure out what the results will be. Either
that or I completely misunderstood what you were trying to say.

It gives the name of the executable but not its location.

--


--

So your saying if you have yahoo IM automatically starting, and you want
it to stop, the proper way to do it is to find the path to it in
msconfig and then go delete the yahoo IM executable? You really should
think about things a bit before you post.

It might help your understanding of my response if you had the remotest
isea of what MSCONFIG did and the information it provided.

Had you got this obviously necessary information, you would have known
exactly what to delete at the location MSCONFIG points to. MSCONFIG does
*not* point you to the location of the executable file.

--


--

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps
that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use the
provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should be
used for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies, clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be
gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or
resume performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by
Bootvis.exe are built into Windows XP. These routines run
automatically at pre-determined times as part of the normal
operation of the operating system.




you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the
desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.



MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like AutoRuns
from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.


MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto started.
All you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate entry.

 

[Bilky White]

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps that
will help speed up your computer.

The best way to speed up your computer is to ditch XP and install a Linux
distro. On my old laptop, 5 minutes between switching on and browsing the
web using XP, 1 minute on the same machine using Ubuntu.

 

[Leythos]

The best way to speed up your computer is to ditch XP and install a Linux
distro. On my old laptop, 5 minutes between switching on and browsing the
web using XP, 1 minute on the same machine using Ubuntu.

Less than a Minute for me on Win 7, guess that means Ubuntu is only good
for trolls.

 

[David B.]

You may want to have a look, the command column gives the full path to the
executable.

--


--

The command column does in fact point you to an executable many times, if
someone not well versed follows your advise, locates the app that's
loading at startup using that path listed in msconfig, then deletes the
exe per your advise, you can figure out what the results will be. Either
that or I completely misunderstood what you were trying to say.

It gives the name of the executable but not its location.

--


--

So your saying if you have yahoo IM automatically starting, and you
want it to stop, the proper way to do it is to find the path to it in
msconfig and then go delete the yahoo IM executable? You really should
think about things a bit before you post.


It might help your understanding of my response if you had the remotest
isea of what MSCONFIG did and the information it provided.

Had you got this obviously necessary information, you would have known
exactly what to delete at the location MSCONFIG points to. MSCONFIG
does *not* point you to the location of the executable file.

--


--

Bob I wrote:

This "guide" is best ignored, due to the reasons stated.

robertwill wrote:

This is a short guide that will walk you through a couple steps
that
will help speed up your computer.

1. Startup Processes

* Go to: Start>Run>Type "msconfig"(without the quotes)
* Go to the Startup Tab
* Uncheck any processes you don't use at startup(e.x. Quicktime,
AIM, MSN)
* Click Apply then Restart


This is NOT the correct way to accomplish turning off items. Use
the provided method within the application itself. MSCONFIG should
be used for temporary disabling for testing.



2. CCleaner
CCleaner is a great little application that deletes cookies,
clears
cache, empties your recycle bin, etc.


Maybe good, maybe not.


* Download CCleaner(from google)
* Iinstall CCleaner then Run Cleaner it(note: This will clear your
cookies which means your saved passwords and usernames will be
gone)


That will really speed things up while you hunt down the the user
names and passwords and re-enter them.


* Go to the Registry tab and Scan for Issues
{*]After its finished scanning click>Fix selected issues...>Fix
All Selected Issues>Ok. Continue this process until scanning
brings
about no issues.


BAD BAD idea for someone who doesn't understand what they are
doing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your System Restore is working BEFORE you
tried this!!!!




3. Bootvis.exe(only for windows)

* Download bootvis.exe(from google)
* Install bootvis.exe
* In the toolbar go to Trace>Optimize System. The system will
reboot after 10 seconds.


Once again BAD, BAD idea, XP already does this (unless the user has
broken it in attempts to "optimize")

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/fastboot/default.mspx

Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve
boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published
reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or
resume performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by
Bootvis.exe are built into Windows XP. These routines run
automatically at pre-determined times as part of the normal
operation of the operating system.




you are incorrect Bob as far as msconfig is concerned. Disabling
startup items will most definitely speed up the loading of the
desktop.
I am inclined to agree with you about the rest of your post.



MSconfig is a "diagnostic" aid. If you have to permanently prevent
something from starting, and there is no option to do so within the
programs preferences or configuration, you use something like
AutoRuns from System Internals (now a part of Microsoft.


MSCONFIG tells you the location from where the utility is auto
started. All you have to do is go there and delete the appropriate
entry.

 

[Bob I]

I would suggest you READ the field named Location. You are being
patently obtuse.

 

[Bilky White]

Less than a Minute for me on Win 7,

I'm not sure what W7 has to do with an XP comparison but I'd say probably
about 5 seconds for Ubunutu on your machine judging by your claim. No AV to
load, no firewall to load, no scans to run. The topic is how to speed up a
PC. I gave a valid method and that's no troll. Don't get me wrong, I used
to be a Windoze die-hard too but I decided that I'd had enough of having to
scan my family's machines every week for viruses, trojans, malware, spyware,
keyloggers, gawd knows what else, and enduring the performance hit that
these scans entail.

How long do your reckon before W7 SP1 is released? I'm betting before Xmas.

guess that means Ubuntu is only good
for trolls.

Guess again. I wish I owned the copyright to the phrase "Please wait", BG
would owe me his fortune.