Quickly Remove Items from Windows XP Startup

Okay so this technically isn't a Windows Alternative program, but it IS a clear and easy way to speed up your old Windows XP!

Dump half of those Startup items that you don't need. Start with a cleaner and fresher PC every time you restart!

Also these guys at The How-To Geek have plenty more tips and hints like this!

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Do you sigh when it comes to starting up your computer because it takes what seems an eternity to boot up? Here is a quick tip which should make your computer start up faster by removing startup items quickly.

Click on Start >> Run and in the run line type in "msconfig" hit enter or click on OK.

Next click on the Start Up tab. By default all items are usually checked, but you can remove any items that you don't feel need to be running when you start your computer.

After you have made your selection, click Apply, OK and Restart. You should now notice a remarkable improvement in your start up time.

Mysticgeek is the resident IT expert at How-To Geek and a huge rock music fan. When he's not writing about Microsoft Office, he's probably writing at his personal blog. This article was written on 06/30/07 and tagged with: Windows


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