Make Your Computer Boot in a Jiffy

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Does your computer take too much time to start? Tired of waiting ? Read on....

After the Windows welcome screen, most computers take a lot of time to start. This time can be reduced drastically by following the steps in this article. Many software run a semi version of themselves during start-up, so as to speed up their actual program. Many times, this is not needed - like Adobe Reader's semi version. Many programs also run Update checkers - like RealPlayer, Quicktime, etc. I don't need most of the programs. What do I do? Disable them.

Step 1:

Open run

Different Operating systems have different methods. Here are the common operating systems:

  • For Windows XP: Go to Start > Run
  • For Windows Vista: Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run
Step 2:

In Run, Type in "msconfig" - without the double quotes. Then click Ok.

Step 3:

In Msconfig, go to the "startup" tab.

Here, Uncheck all the unwanted programs like: Quicktime, Adobe Acrobat, Yahoo Messenger, Msn Messenger, Google Talk, Realshed, etc.

Step 4:

Now, Go to the "Services" tab.

Also uncheck the unwanted programs here.

There you go! Now restart your computer and notice you computer start-up in moments!