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boots up slowly.....

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ninad_mhatre85
ninad_mhatre85 Original post #1
Aug 19, 2006 at 9:35 PM
hi guys i am having problem with time xp takes to boot. it takes 2-3 min before i can work
my config p4 2.4ghz
845 mobo-256mb ram
xp-sp2
i hv zone alarm, aol kasper sky AV, windows defender i hv disabled all other services from start up.........

i think win defender scaning at the start up making it slow down
can ny one help???
Stalker
Stalker #2
Aug 19, 2006 at 10:20 PM
goto run>services.msc, disable any unwanted services
zone alarm & other virus scanners/firewall can increase boot time. disable them using msconfig or goto their options(preferences,... watever) and uncheck Run at Windows Startup

sp2 boots more slowly than xp with sp1, bcoz of all windows security features.
if u want to boot super-fast add more RAM. > 512 will definitely help
dhan_shh
Aug 22, 2006 at 11:16 AM
You can use 'Startup Control Panel' a freeware to modify your startup programmes so that Ur machine boots faster.The link for the software is :
*www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml.
anandk
anandk #4
Aug 22, 2006 at 7:18 PM
a lot of tips here :
MAKE WINXP STARTUP/SHUTDOWN FASTER !
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7879&highlight=star+shutdown+faster
ninad_mhatre85
Aug 22, 2006 at 10:25 PM
thanx to all
i am trying new reg trick from few dayz its improving ............
T
Aug 23, 2006 at 9:40 AM
try boot time defragmentation.its available in sysytem mechanic
P
Aug 23, 2006 at 9:51 AM
mayb spywares are causing slow boot up