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It is a good idea at this time to make sure you continue getting the updates you need. This will help you make sure your update system is ready to do this for you. If asked, select "Run". The less you have running all the time, the better the things you want to run will perform:. You can hopefully figure out if there are things starting when you computer does or you logon that you do not need and then configure them via their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method so they do not start up - using your resources without reason.
Download, install, run, update and perform full system scans with the following two applications:. Removing everything they find. Rebooting when needed. You can uninstall one or both when done. Then perform an online scan with the eSet Online Scanner.
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Often, programs configure themselves to run in the background so that they appear to start quickly when needed. Some of these programs show an icon on your task bar to let you know that they're running, while others are completely hidden. These autostart programs probably won't noticeably slow down your computer as it starts up, but they will steal away trace amounts of memory and processing time as your computer runs.
To start it: 1. Click Start, click Run, type Msconfig, and then press Enter. On the Startup tab, you'll see a list of all the programs and processes that are set to run when Windows XP loads. Alot of peoples "msconfig" window will look similar to this.
Basically a bunch of programs with a check mark in the box Screen Shot Below 3. Speed up your overall start time by clearing the check box next to any item you think you don't need. Click Apply, and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect. After clicking the "OK" button, this screen should pop up.
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