Startup Programs
Startup programs
You have complete control over the programs that startup when you turn on your computer. Removing unwanted programs from startup will boost the startup speed.
This is how to check what programs are running on startup and removing unwanted ones: (It is very easy)
1) Click Start
2) Click Run
3) Type msconfig
4) Wait for a window to popup.
5) Click on Startup tab
6) Un tick the boxes next to the items you do not want to load on startup. Please make sure you know what you are doing. If something is not familiar with you do not untick it. Certain programs need to start on startup for windows to function properly.
Untick what you are sure you do not want. Example: MSN messenger.
7) Once done hit OK.
When you install new programs like Nero Scout for example, which is a backup utility. This software automatically loads itself on startup. When this happens follow the steps above to untick it. I also had same experience with Trillian (a messenger software) and many more.
What I open automatically on startup are NoAdware, Avast antivirus, and Comodo Firewall software. Those are important.
You can also remove most software from running at startup by visiting their settings. Take for example NoAdware or Avast. By opening software and going to settings, there is an option that allows you to enable or disable run at windows startup.
Finally for Windows XP users I like to recommend a software. You can download it free now, but with the free version you have less features. The software, TweakUtility allows you to tweak your XP settings. A ton of settings to make your computer much faster. XP machines run slow cause they have many bells and whistles.
I am not fan of purchasing extra software - so I recommend you use the free version only. Tweak your XP settings as much as you can then uninstall the software.
Now you can modify all that. I even removed recycle bin and my computer from desktop with few mouse clicks using this software. My desktop is a bit boring with nothing on it, but my computer runs faster this way.
Startup programs
You have complete control over the programs that startup when you turn on your computer. Removing unwanted programs from startup will boost the startup speed.
This is how to check what programs are running on startup and removing unwanted ones: (It is very easy)
1) Click Start
2) Click Run
3) Type msconfig
4) Wait for a window to popup.
5) Click on Startup tab
6) Un tick the boxes next to the items you do not want to load on startup. Please make sure you know what you are doing. If something is not familiar with you do not untick it. Certain programs need to start on startup for windows to function properly.
Untick what you are sure you do not want. Example: MSN messenger.
7) Once done hit OK.
When you install new programs like Nero Scout for example, which is a backup utility. This software automatically loads itself on startup. When this happens follow the steps above to untick it. I also had same experience with Trillian (a messenger software) and many more.
What I open automatically on startup are NoAdware, Avast antivirus, and Comodo Firewall software. Those are important.
You can also remove most software from running at startup by visiting their settings. Take for example NoAdware or Avast. By opening software and going to settings, there is an option that allows you to enable or disable run at windows startup.
Finally for Windows XP users I like to recommend a software. You can download it free now, but with the free version you have less features. The software, TweakUtility allows you to tweak your XP settings. A ton of settings to make your computer much faster. XP machines run slow cause they have many bells and whistles.
I am not fan of purchasing extra software - so I recommend you use the free version only. Tweak your XP settings as much as you can then uninstall the software.
Now you can modify all that. I even removed recycle bin and my computer from desktop with few mouse clicks using this software. My desktop is a bit boring with nothing on it, but my computer runs faster this way.
Startup programs
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