How can I speed up my computer at start up?

9 thoughts on “How can I speed up my computer at start up?”

1. Rachael says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   One good way is to disabled all non-essential programs in services and startup
   this DOESN’T disalble them completely, but just when you turn the computer on.

   IN XP
   Click on Start-> Run -> type in MSCONFIG

   In Windows Vista/ 7
   Click on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Run -> type in MSCONFIG

   It’ll pop up a box with several tabs across the top
   Click on the "Services" tab
   VERY IMPORTANT: CHECK the box that says "Hide all Microsoft Services" If you miss this step your computer may not start.
   AFTER checking that box, click the button that says "Disable All"
   Make sure you RECHECK anything in this list that has to do with your Anti-Virus Program
   Then Click on the Tab at the top that says "Startup"
   Click the button that says "Disable All"
   Go back and check anything that is for your Anti-Virus Program
   Click the Apply button at the bottom
   Click Ok
   It will ask you to restart.
   Let it restart.
   When it comes back up a window will open saying that you have made changes using msconfig.
   Check the box that says " Don’t show this notification"
   Then Click OK,

   That should help your computer start much faster.

2. Live Footy says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Read Mike Arrowsmiths blog on how to speed up your computer:

   "How to speed up my PC"

   http://www.registry-cleaners.net/speed-up-my-pc

3. Harry says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   I think you should delete some useless shortcut in the desktop, reduce the useless progress when you start up.
   Good Luck!

4. Fssds says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Most computers actually run slow because of a hidden part of your system, which is constantly being used by Windows. This part of your PC is called the "registry" and is the central database for Windows, which stores everything from your latest emails to your desktop wallpaper. It’s one of the most important parts of Windows and can easily make your PC run slow.The more corrupt registry files your computer has, the more it struggles to read them.The files which makes it run slower and slower. To fix this, you simply need to use a registry cleaner http://computer-e-book-money.com/ . These are small software tools which actually work by scanning through the registry and fixing any bad files that are in there. This then allows Windows to read as many files as it wants, when it wants to.

5. cen says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Reduce your startup programs to only the most essential processes. Toolbars, desktop search applets, widgets, virtual drive emulation software, etc… are all a good idea to remove from your list of startup processes.

6. Joey R says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Download CCleaner:
   http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

   It’s a really good, Free program.

   Then:
   http://www.ehow.com/how_2239272_use-ccleaner-delete-startup-programs.html

   Also, Cleaning. And cleaning the Registry should speed it up in general.

7. Roth says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   depending on how old your computer is, update the processor and expand the RAM. I would suggest an Intel Core i3 at least, and no less than 4 GB of Ram. If your computer is a dinosaur, replace it.

8. oO says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Advanced SystemCare. I SWEAR it works. My computer seriously took about 7 minutes and then I did every single cleanup that program has and now it’s down to 3-4 minutes.

9. kevin_techno says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:33 am

   Freeing up disk space is the first and most important step in speeding up your computer.
   Remove all the Temporary Internet files, empty recycle bin, windows temporary files and unused or rarely used applications.
   Every time you visit a website, the internet browser stores all the cache data which accumulates over a period of time and occupies a significant amount of hard disk space.
   OR
   Click on Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Cleanup
   Choose the files to delete and then click OK.
   Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs
   Check all the installed programs and view their Status. Of a particular application displays Used : Rarely, then it is a good idea to remove it. This will free up a lot of disk space as well as speed up your computer.
   OR
   DISK DEFRAGMENTATION: To run defragmenter, go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Defragmenter
   Click "Analyze" in order to determine if you need to defragment a particular drive and estimated time required.
   Click "Defragment" to start the defragmentation process.
   SPEED UP STARTUP
   Stop loading unnecessary programs on Windows Startup. You can go to Start >> All Programs >> Startup and delete any unwanted programs from here. This will only delete the startup functionality of the program and will NOT delete it from your hard drive.
   It is a good idea to restart your computer after this step.

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