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Do you get frustrated while you wait around for your slow Windows XP computer to startup? Windows XP will automatically load and startup any program that is in the startup folder whether you intend to use it or not. This article will show you how to speed up the bootup process of your PC by removing the programs that bog it down.

Steps

1. Save any open work.

1. Shut down all applications.

1. Click Start->Run.

1. In the text box labeled "Open", enter msconfig and click "OK".

This will start the system configuration utility. (Remember: If you disable the necessary applications from the msconfig, the computer may not start properly. Hence, while using msconfig, keep a note of the applications which you want to uncheck to start while computer starts.)

1. Click on the "Startup" tab. You will see a list of all the startup programs that get loaded automatically when you startup your computer. The more items you have checked to startup, the longer it takes for your computer to startup.

1. Uncheck the programs that you don’t want to start up and click "Ok".

1. Restart your computer and you should notice that it starts up quicker.

With my best wishes

MR Jarrar