My Computer Help

  • Subscribe to our RSS feed.
  • Twitter
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Digg

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Increase the start up speed of Windows XP by removing unwanted programs from start up.

Posted on 02:13 by Unknown
Most of the times we do not want all our programs to be get started while booting up our PC. Some programs like Adobe reader, Ms office etc need not to be get started in start up. This will increase the booting up time. Also will eat a lot of memory as long as we are not using those software.

Below is a step by step procedure to remove unwanted programs from windows start up.

1.  Click "Start" on the lower left hand corner of your computer screen. A window will open, displaying various options.

2.  Select "Run". A small window will open; type "msconfig" (without the quotes) in the white box. Click "OK". The System Configuration Utility window will open.

3. Select the Start up tab. The Start up section will display the applications that automatically start when you turn on your computer and Windows XP loads.

4. Deselect the applications that you wish not to load at start-up.

5. Click OK and restart the PC
Read More
Posted in Start up, Windows XP | No comments
Newer Posts Older Posts Home
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Popular Posts

  • Enable Registry editor (regedit.exe) in windows.
    Given below are the steps to enable the registry editor using Group policy editor if it has been disabled by a virus Log on your PC using wi...
  • Spilled Cofee on your Laptop keyboard??
    Eventually this is likely to happen to all of us. If you have kids, pets, ghosts or you are unlucky and uncoordinated by nature. Assuming th...
  • How to configure Gmail in Outlook 2010?
    First you need to enable IMAP in your Gmail account. Following are the steps to do that 1. Login to Gmail. 2. Select Settings at the top the...
  • Enable / Disable Task manager in Windows.
    Given below are the steps to enable the task manager using Group policy editor if it has been disabled by a virus Log on your PC using windo...
  • No sound Problem From Computer Speakers
    No sound from your PC/Laptop?. it can be a number of reasons. Is the Speaker Connections and Volume Control Settings alright? 1. Verify that...
  • Fun: Change the default windows XP start up and logoff sounds with your custom music.
    Change the startup, shutdown, and any system sounds on your Windows computer. Steps Go to the Control Panel. 1. Click the Sounds and Audio D...
  • Privacy Statement
    Privacy Policy For Computer Help The privacy of our visitors to Computer Help is important to us. At Computer Help, we recognize that privac...
  • Pen drive, USB drive, Flash drive, Memory cards not gets detected in your PC
    This is one of the most common problem nowadays. Your flash drive fails to detect when connected to the USB port. This can happen due to two...
  • Sims 3 - Tips & Tricks (Not Cheats)
    Instant Refreshment Got a tired or cranky Sim? Give him a quick pick-me-up, literally! Use the "move_objects on" cheat listed abov...
  • How to disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7
    1. Go to Start Menu -> Control Panel -> User Accounts and Family Safety -> User Account or Start menu - Run - type "C:\Windows...

Categories

  • Administrator
  • Computer Games
  • Gmail
  • Google
  • Google Chrome
  • Hardware
  • Internet
  • Internet Connection
  • Laptop
  • Mac OS
  • MS Office
  • Notebook
  • Outlook
  • Pen Drive
  • Programs
  • Registry
  • Search Engines
  • Start up
  • Virus
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Blog Archive

  • ►  2011 (17)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  April (8)
    • ►  March (3)
    • ►  February (1)
    • ►  January (3)
  • ►  2010 (11)
    • ►  December (3)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  October (2)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  July (2)
    • ►  May (1)
    • ►  March (1)
  • ▼  2009 (3)
    • ▼  May (1)
      • Increase the start up speed of Windows XP by remov...
    • ►  March (2)
Powered by Blogger.

About Me

Unknown
View my complete profile