What is the most easy way to speed up your computer when it starts up?
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step 1:u need to first clear up all the unwanted startup in the system tray,becoz this lets all the unwanted programs running in the background.To do this goto start> run >type msconfig > select startup and then uncheck all the programs u think r not needed >like for eg u might have msn windows messenger u can remove that becoz u dont need it at startup...but be careful not to turn off any antivirus software in the system like for eg u find something like ccapp in the startup dont turn it off.....once u have done this click on apply and restart ur system....\n\nstep 2: the next step would be to do a disk cleanup and disk defragmentor.....for this goto start >programs >system tools >disk cleanup and then disk defragmentor >it would take about an hour for this to complete it depends on the size of ur harddrive and the data u have in it...basically wat this does is it gets all the files in ur system in order...\n\nif still ur system is slow u can do some tweaks in the registry but it depends on how comfortable u r with that....
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The following steps should speed up your PC:\n\n1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)\n2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)\n3. Run disk defragmenter.\n4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.\n6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)\n7. Empty recycle bin.\n8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.\n9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.\n10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)\n12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.\n13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.\nLike: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1\nhttp://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nIf you did these all at the same time, restart your computer. All these to be done once in a week if possible, depending on the frequency of use of your PC.\n\n* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)\n14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.\n15. Update your audio & video drivers.\n16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.\n\nSoftwares to make your PC run faster:\n\n1. CCleaner (http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)\n2. Registry Cleaner (http://www.download.com/Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10503633.html)\n3. Ashampoo (http://www.download.com/Ashampoo-WinOptimizer-Platinum/3000-2086_4-10599871.html?tag=lst-4-4))\n4. Advanced Uninstaller (http://www.download.com/Advanced-Uninstaller-Pro-2006/3000-2096_4-10608147.html?tag=lst-4-10)
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Well,\nWant to keep your computer running smoothly? Would you like to possibly speed it up at the same time? There is a simple little utility program built into Windows that will help you do just that. It is called Disk Defragmenter.\n\nDon't be put off by the name. It sounds a bit complicated, but defragmenting your hard disk is easy. You just need a little knowledge about how a computer works to understand what disk defragmentation is and how it works.\n\nDefrag Explained\nWhen you add a file or a new program to a brand new computer, the hard disk is relatively empty so new data is written to the hard disk in one contiguous block. When you need to use that information, the computer can quickly access it because it is all in one place.\n\nAs you use your computer adding files and programs, the hard disk begins to fill up. Deleting files or removing programs creates small empty areas among the other data that the computer will reuse. After awhile, the computer is no longer saving information in large blocks. Instead, it stores information in the many little empty nooks and crannies of your hard disk. The result is that one program or file is broken up, or fragmented, into little pieces and stored in many different areas of the hard disk. The computer ingeniously keeps track of the addresses of each piece of data and puts it all together when it is needed. Yet, obviously, the more broken up the information is, the longer it takes to access the data and the slower the computer becomes.\n\nFinding the Defrag Utility\nThe solution is a simple one. Your Windows computer comes with a program that will defragment your hard disk. This process reunites all the data into large blocks and gathers all the free space on the hard disk into one block making data retrieval faster and easier for the computer. Most of you will be able to find the disk defrag program by clicking on the Start button, then choosing (All) Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and finally clicking on the Disk Defragmenter. If you have any trouble finding it, simply click on Start, then Help. Click on the Search tab and type in the word "defragment." The computer will give you a link to the defrag program.\n\nDepending on your computer and your hard disk, defragmenting the hard disk can take a bit of time. After you defrag, you will see no difference in your computer, except for a little faster speed if the disk was very fragmented. Yet, getting into the routine of defragging every now and then is a good habit to form since it keeps your computer running smoothly. Some programs, like video editing software, will crash if the disk is too fragmented.\n\nTrouble Shooting Defrag\nBefore you start the defrag process you will want to turn off any programs that you are running, including those running in the background like firewalls and anti-virus programs. If you try to defrag when these programs are running, the defrag process will constantly be stopped.\n\nIf you turn off the major programs that you have running and still find that the defrag routine is constantly interrupted, you can defrag from safe mode. Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode for Windows. In normal Windows operations, many individual programs may be automatically started along with the Windows operating system. In safe mode, only the operating system and drivers are loaded. Since no other programs are loaded, there is nothing running in the background to interfere with the defrag process.\n\nTo start your computer in safe mode, simply turn the computer off, and when it starts to reboot, press the F8 key. The exact time that you should press the F8 key varies with different Windows versions and it is always difficult to pinpoint. Sometimes pressing the F8 key and holding it down during the boot process will work. Continuously tapping the F8 key during the boot process seems to work the best for most computers. Once the safe mode screen comes up, use the arrow key to choose "Safe Mode&qu
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if your sysatem is really slow starting up you may have to many programs starting up when windows starts up\n\ndo this\n\nclick start > then run> type msconfig\n\nclick on the right hand tab for hardware\n\nclick on the disable all\n\nthen click ok and apply and restart\n\nsee if this helps\n\nif you system is still slow you may have been infected with spyware, adware etc\n\ntry downloading a spyware sweeper\n\nwww.download.com\n\ntry spybot search and destroy - its good and free
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several tips:\n\n-don't load any programs at startup unless you really need them (that is freeing up memory for usefull processes)\n-disable any services that you don't need. You can research them on internet to find out what they do. Many of them are not usefull for a stand alone PC.\nthere is a good utility called autoruns at sysinternals.com\n-take out wallpapers, sound schemes, special effects.\n-defrag hard drive\n\nif you want to spend some money:\n\nmore memory\nfaster and more harddrives.\n\nAnything else would require practically a new PC.
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Things to do to keep your computer running fast:\n\n1.) Install spyware protection. Use "Adaware Se" and "SpyBot Search & Destroy", both are free. Run a scan on each, at least, twice a week. Be sure to check for definition updates before running scans.\n\nGet "Adaware Se" here......\nhttp://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\nGet "SpyBot Search & Destroy" here.......\nhttp://www.spybot.info/en/index.html\n\n2.) Innoculate your PC from spyware. There is a program that keeps spyware from even being installed on the hard-drive in the first place. It's a free program called "SpywareGuard". Before running this program, scan with "Adware Se" and "Spybot" first, then open up "SpywareGuard" and check for definition updates, install updates, then do a "system snapshot" to keep the spyware in the definition database from ever installing on your PC. Remember, always scan with the two spyware programs I mentioned first ( check for updates), then use "SpywareGuard".\n\nGet "SpywareGuard" here........\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html\n\n3.) If you install and uninstall programs regularly, your hard-drive gets defragmented faster, this slows down the PC. Defrag your hard-drive about once a week if you're always adding and removing programs. Less often, if you don't, maybe once or twice a month. Use windows built-in defragment program for this, if you don't own a purchased one already.\n\n4.) Use a program to clean out all of the junk files accumulated on hard-drive over a period of time. The best free program on the market for this is called "CCleaner". This program cleans out the registry as well.\n\nGet "CCleaner" here.......\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/\n\n5.) Install more memory. The more programs you install and use, especially if you run several at one time, the more memory will be used up, this will bring your system to a crawl if you do not have sufficient enough memory installed to suppliment all of those programs being used. \n\nThere is a website with a free tool that scans your system to determine the kind of ram you have installed, the amount of that installed ram, how many slots are being used, and how many are available. This tool will determine the EXACT kind of ram you need, guaranteed!! You can then, either order that ram from their website, or, from some other source. \n\nThat website can be found here........\nhttp://www.crucial.com/\n\n6.) Always, and I mean ALWAYS use "FireFox" as your main browser. Internet Explorer is an ABSOLUTE spyware magnet......never ever use that browser unless your life depends on it.\n\nGet "FireFox" here........\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\n\n7.) Be sure to stay far away from any "AOL" software products, this includes those free discs that are constantly being sent out to our homes. Stay away from any products associated with "AOL" as well. If you currently have any of this software installed on your computer, please uninstall it immediately!!!! This kind of software is the ULTIMATE in the area of PC parasites.......they will bring your system down in a hurry!!\n\nHere's to speedy times ahead. :)
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Go to "start".."run"....type in msconfig and check out your settings under "startup" and uncheck anything that might be slowing your computer down.\n\nHope this helps
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Go to the start menu, all programs, accessories, system tools, disk defragmenter!!
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restart your computer.
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Start your computer in safe mode and take it from there.
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Check out my video tutorial on making windows faster\nhttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4012131564215407137&q=windows+faster
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well, a little more ram could help, but here are some other ways to make your startup and shutdown a little faster.  the reason it is so slow is because some programs startup automatically when windows start, but there are way to elminate the programs you don't want starting.  here are few articles on how to do it.\n\nhttp://help.cnet.com/speed_up_start_up/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2508332&tag=tip-2508332&kw=speed+up+start+up\n\nhttp://help.cnet.com/speed_up_start_up/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2505921&tag=tip-2505921&kw=speed+up+start+up
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Go into your Startup folder in the start menu; check which content is in this folder for stuff you don't want to run at startup. Everything in that folder will run at startup. Secondly, run MSCONFIG by going to the start menu, selecting "RUN" and typing "MSCONFIG". Click the tap at the top entitled "Startup" and then uncheck whichever programs you do not want to run at startup. By removing extra programs you will save alot of processing power so your computer can boot more quickly.
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Use O&O Defrag\n\nIt will run in the background and not bother you, the program defrags ur hard drive while ur computer is idle.
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The easiest way to speedup is \nStart -- Run -- msconfig --stratup (tab)\n\nUncheck everything (Disable all)\n\ndrag the command view space to locate your antivirus and IMPORTANT software you need and CHECK them. Make sure you won't check more than 2 or 3.\n\nApply and restart.
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Do a defrag on your computer...\nClean disk...\nAlso they have RAM chips you can add to your computer which will make it run faster..
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A little bit more... And check out the link for other tips to speed up your machine.\n\nNow to start open up Mozilla Firefox and in the address bar type ''about:config''.\n\n1. Find '' network.http.pipelining'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n2. Find '' network.http.proxy.pipelining'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n3. Find '' network.http.pipelining.maxrequests'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to 20.\n4. Find '' browser.turbo.enabled'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n5. Find '' network.dns.disableIPv6'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n6. Now right click anywhere within the Firefox window and select ''New Integer'' and call it ''nglayout.initialpaint.delay'' Then set its value to 0.\n7. Now right click anywhere within the Firefox window and select ''New Integer'' and call it ''browser.cache.memory.capacity'' and set a value that suits you for a cache size for this browser, I do reccomend setting a lower amount than 50mb as this will increase computer performance.E.g 16mb ( 16000). <- keep this higher  if you want to concentrate on browser performance.