One reason your computer runs slow is that there are many programs running in the background before you even open your first application. These programs can be updaters for software you have installed, or adware toolbars, and many more different types of programs. The rule of thumb - You should have little or no programs starting up when you login.
I’m going to show you how to rid yourselves of these pesky programs that slow down your machine and cause undo stress in your life.
1. Click START, and then click RUN
2. A dialogue box will appear. Type msconfig and hit enter. (See example image)
3. A System Configuration Utililty will appear. Select the Startup Tab.
4. Uncheck all programs that you do not want to startup. Leave your antivirus program checked. That should be the only program you need to startup. If you are on a laptop, leave the lines with your manufacturer name checked because these processes may be your touchpad and quicklink buttons.
5. Click on the SERVICES Tab on top.
6. Make sure you click HIDE ALL MICROSOFT SERVICES. (You don’t want to uncheck the integral XP functions)
7. The list should be drastically shorter after checking the box. Now, uncheck anything that looks suspicious, but leave your antivirus software checked.
8. Hit OK and restart your computer
9. A box will show up at your next startup, check the box and hit ok.
FYI - If a program or peripheral is not working on your computer after this process, start over and CHECK THE BOX pertaining to that software or hardware. I PROMISE YOU DIDN’T BREAK ANYTHING!
VOILA - Your a speed racer now.
