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valart
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slow start up
      #375512 - Tue Dec 11 2007 05:36 PM

When I start up my computer it takes about 15mins before I can do anything it freezes I can hear things going on in the background and the red light is is busy, is there a way to find out what is running at start up.

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Re: slow start up [Re: valart]
      #375566 - Wed Dec 12 2007 01:06 AM

Hello valart,

Yes, there is a built-in feature called MSConfig, To get to it, Goto:
Start -> Run -> and type: "msconfig" without "" -> press Enter/click Ok.
Find The Startup tab and there you go.

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Re: slow start up [Re: valart]
      #375682 - Wed Dec 12 2007 11:39 PM

Hi, guide here about msconfig.
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/

What programs are necessary.
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

I suggest doing a thorough scan for virus/malware etc.

exo


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