How to Decrease Computer Boot Time
Computer boot time can quite simply be a drag. Waiting lengthy periods for your computer to start every day can seriously impact your patience and schedule. On first instinct, we might think it's time to purchase a new computer, viewing our older, slower machine as out-of-date. But in actuality, with a little tweaking, even an older computer can boot faster. Computers only boot slowly because of poor maintenance. Most computer users don't understand basic maintenance techniques required to upkeep their systems and make them run smoothly.
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Remove old programs. Over time, we have a tendency to accumulate programs that we don't need or use. So get rid of them. To delete programs go to the "Start" menu, click on the "Control Panel," select "Add or Remove Programs" and one by one remove any programs you no longer need. Be careful to delete only programs with which you are familiar. If you are unsure of what a program is, or if it is significant to your operating system please do some research online or consult an expert before you delete it.
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Switch your operating system. Certain operating systems take longer to boot. For example, Windows Vista takes longer than Windows XP to boot up.
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Remove programs from your systems tray. Your systems tray is the, usually blue, bar across the bottom of your screen. In the right corner you'll notice a plethora of icons representing programs that you have on your computer. Every time you restart your computer, your system tray initiates these programs. Some of them aren't necessary. For example, you may have extras like Google or Yahoo! Messenger whose icons are in your systems tray. To stop programs from being initiated every time you reboot go to the "Start" menu, select "Run," type in the word "msconfig" and press "OK," click the "Startup" tab and deselect programs that you wish to keep from starting up when you reboot.
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Update your anti-virus software. Outdated anti-virus software can miss new viruses that may get downloaded to your system. These viruses can cause your system to boot slowly.
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Clean your registry files. If your registry files are not clean it can dramatically increase your boot time and cause your computer to behave abnormally. Find registry cleaners at Download.com.
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