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Old 05-16-2004, 10:19 PM   #1
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Computer running slow

I belive my computer is running slow, and wondering how i can get to a program that allows me to control what programs load on start up. And any other tips on speeding up my computer.
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Old 05-16-2004, 10:22 PM   #2
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start> run> type msconfig> startup
go here to see what the entries are if you dont know them http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
also run spybot and adaware becaus spyware can slow down your computer
www.safer-networking.org
www.lavasoftusa.com
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Old 05-16-2004, 10:26 PM   #3
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...name=c00026837
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