Start up and Shut down

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Maureen

Recently I have found that my computer is very slow
starting up and shutting down. I am using Windows XP Home
Edition , HP Pavillion 725n . I have tried everthing I
can think of , is there something I am missing . Maybe a
download ? I have all of the windows updates to this date.
 
Try looking at which programs load when you boot up. Go to the Start Menu, choose Run and type msconfig. There, go to the Startup Tab and see what type of programs are loading up. Too many programs loading when you boot up and cause Windows to perform slowly. If you see something suspicious, I would research the file on google then take the appropiate action.
 
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Try looking at which programs load when you boot up. Go
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to the Start Menu, choose Run and type msconfig. There,
go to the Startup Tab and see what type of programs are
loading up. Too many programs loading when you boot up
and cause Windows to perform slowly. If you see
something suspicious, I would research the file on google
then take the appropiate action.
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Thank you for the response ... I did this and there are
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at least 60 or 70 things in there . Sorry I am a novice
and I do not know what to get rid of .Can you make any
suggestions ?
 
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to the Start Menu, choose Run and type msconfig. There,
go to the Startup Tab and see what type of programs are
loading up. Too many programs loading when you boot up
and cause Windows to perform slowly. If you see
something suspicious, I would research the file on google
then take the appropiate action.
at least 60 or 70 things in there . Sorry I am a novice
and I do not know what to get rid of .Can you make any
suggestions ?
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You are correct to be cautious about what you disable.
Try:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
or
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

Bill
 
Ok I did this but since I am not familar with these
programs , I still am not sure what to get rid of .
Thanks for your help just the same . I appreciate it .
Maye you can answer another question . Eveytime I open a
folder {including outlook express and explorer} the icons
drop to my task bar and stay there . I have to reboot to
get rid of them . any suggestions ? Thanks Maureen
 
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