Faster boot-up ?

[Alex]

Any ideas on how to accelerate my 2min. win xp pro boot-up time ? I've tried
uninstalling unnecessary software, defragment, virus check, hard disk
clean-up. I know a hardware upgrade could help, but is there a software
solution?

Thanks

 

[djmasala.com]

Try clicking Start>Run, and type MSCONFIG, then press OK. Go to the Startup
tab and uncheck any programs you dont need. Refer to the following site for
details on the programs: -
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm

 

[Papa]

You didn't say what CPU you are using, or the amount of RAM you have. For
lower speeds and/or minimal RAM, 2 minutes is not bad.

 

[Daniel]

I sorta have the same problem. I have an older dell with
450mhz cpu, 512mb of sd133 ram (probibly running at
100mhz though cause of this Mobo). Sometimes, but not
everytime, it takes me a LONG time to load winxp... but
sometimes it loads in a few seconds. I thought winxp
boasted faster bootup and loading, and faster shutdowns
as well?