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[Windows] Make Windows Startup Faster

May 26th, 2009

This is a basic essential every Windows user should know and use.
Following these steps will allow you to disable unused software from
the Windows startup queue.
Some software enables itself to auto start every time you boot up your
computer- this causes unnecessary lag, and down time. To turn startup
items On or Off:

1. Click Start > Run

2. In Run, type in “msconfig” and click “OK”

3. Click the “Startup” tab

4. Uncheck the applications you want to disable from startup, and check mark the ones that you would like to enable.

*Bonus:Stop Startup Services (proceed with caution- you must have working knowledge of MS services)

1. Click the “Services” tab

2. Click “Hide All Microsoft Services” (this will hide the services that may be important, so you won’t screw them up by mistake).

3. Again, uncheck the services you would like to disable.

4. Finally, click “Apply”, and then “OK” – Restart, and notice the difference in startup speed!

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