Boost Program Startup Speeds

Thursday, 10 November 2011 22:02 |

Written by Rebecca |

While nothing is entirely perfect in a computer system, you can do a lot to help resolve some of the more tedious issues. Large programs tend to drag at times and when you’re trying to start up your computer, things like Microsoft Word take a very long time to fully load. This can make your entire computer seem much slower, but there are some quick tricks you can try in order to speed things up.

The trick to speeding up your boot times is to keep unnecessary programs from starting up. That way, not only does your computer boot faster, but you can also pull up the programs you need right away without waiting for all the junk and garbage to go first. In general, you should check and clean up your System Configuration periodically to be sure there’s nothing bogging down the system. New programs you’ve downloaded and automatic updates are all in your start-up files and they tend to accumulate and then bog down over time. Cleaning up your start-ups will not only boost program startup speeds, but leave your machine running smoother as well.

MSConfig

Microsoft realized when they produced Windows 98 that computer owners wanted a way to make things easier to change and modify as they needed to. So the designers made Windows 98, XP, Vista and 7 with this convenience trap door into the inner workings of the computer. You can turn programs off at start-up and you can turn them on as well to try and speed things up as necessary. To do this you simply access MSConfig from the start-up menu.

Navigate to MSConfig

The System Configuration Utility is accessed by going to Start, Programs and then Accessories. Inside Accessories you’ll find System Tools and then inside that menu, System Information.

Top 5 Ways to Speed up Bootup

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 15:01 |

Written by Julie Dreese |

Who hasn’t sat there impatiently tapping their fingers while waiting for your PC to reboot? Boot time can vary from computer to computer, but there are some things that you can do to speed up the length of time it takes your computer to turn on and be ready to go.

Control Startup Items

Startup items are those little items that automatically start running as soon as you turn on your PC. Some of them are necessary to the functionality of your machine, some are completely not necessary and are just bogging down your boot up time. To find out what startup items are running on your PC:

Stop your AntiVirus from Slowing Down your System

Monday, 14 February 2011 19:47 |

Written by Julie Dreese |

Stop Norton Making My Computer Slow

Norton is one of the most popular security suites used on PCs today. It includes an antivirus program, Internet protection tools, and spyware recognition and removal software. While Norton offers great protection, sometimes it can slow your PC to a crawl when used improperly.

Two of the main problems you can run into that involve a slowdown are:

1. Using Norton in conjunction with another antivirus protection program.
2. Not having the necessary system resources to launch and run Norton.

Competing Antivirus Software

The first thing you should check for on your PC is that you are only running Norton. As a default setting, security suites generally launch when you boot your PC. And they do demand a lot of system memory. So if you are running two security programs simultaneously, you are doubling the amount of memory used. If you find more than one security suite on your PC, use the Add/Remove tool in your Start menu to get rid of the second program. You should see a dramatic increase in speed once you are running only one.

Stop Slow Startup in Windows XP

Monday, 15 February 2010 15:49 |

Written by Moses K. |

How can I Speed up My Bootup?

Slow computer startup can be a major problem. It can cause us to be extremely impatient and want to throw the computer out of the window. If you’re having problems with slow startup in Windows XP, there are many ways to fix the problem, enhance the use of your computer, and be happy with the way it’s performing. Using the “msconfig” file is the best way to resolve slow startups. You can also change the default boot up speed for Windows XP. Deleting temporary files is another way to give your slow computer startup a boost, while cleaning the windows registry regularly also helps your computer perform better. Disk defragmentation is also key in the performance of your Windows XP operating system.