Startup Time

[Guest]

I am using Windows XP Home version on my laptop that has 384 MB RAM. When I
bought it in 2003, it used to take about 1 minute to boot up. Now it takes
close to 10 minutes. I have checked the system for adware and viruses ...
system is clean.
I have a feeling the system is opening programs/applications that need not
be opened each time on startup. What can I do to reduce the start up time?

Thanks,
Zak

 

[Mike Williams]

I am using Windows XP Home version on my laptop that has 384 MB RAM. When I
bought it in 2003, it used to take about 1 minute to boot up. Now it takes
close to 10 minutes. I have checked the system for adware and viruses ...
system is clean.
I have a feeling the system is opening programs/applications that need not
be opened each time on startup. What can I do to reduce the start up time?

What programs are in your Startup group, and what is listed on the
Startup tab of msconfig?

 

[Malke]

I am using Windows XP Home version on my laptop that has 384 MB RAM.
When I bought it in 2003, it used to take about 1 minute to boot up.
Now it takes close to 10 minutes. I have checked the system for adware
and viruses ... system is clean.
I have a feeling the system is opening programs/applications that need
not be opened each time on startup. What can I do to reduce the start
up time?

Thanks,
Zak

Slow or Sluggish Computer:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Some sites where you can research what you find in Startup after using
msconfig:

http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup?
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/

Malke

 

[Guest]

The following is the list under Startup after running MSCONFIG. Which of
these can be disabled?

1. carpserv
2. realsched
3. atiptaxx
4. setup
5. srmclean
6. hptasks
7. OneTouch
8. SynTPLpr
9. SynTPEnh
10. cpqset
11. DirectCD
12. WkUFind
13. CFD
14. IPClient
15. IPMon32
16. ISUSPM
17. issch
18. ccApp
19. SNDMon
20. WDBtnMgr
21. 1
22. ctfmon
23. Adobe Reader Speed Lauch
24. ALLTEL DSL Check-up Center
25. Microsoft Office
26. Quicken Scheduled Updates
27. Quicken Startup
28. eBay TBDaemon
29. msmsgs
30. Billminder

 

[Mike Williams]

The following is the list under Startup after running MSCONFIG. Which of
these can be disabled?

1. carpserv
2. realsched
3. atiptaxx
4. setup
5. srmclean
6. hptasks
7. OneTouch
8. SynTPLpr
9. SynTPEnh
10. cpqset
11. DirectCD
12. WkUFind
13. CFD
14. IPClient
15. IPMon32
16. ISUSPM
17. issch
18. ccApp
19. SNDMon
20. WDBtnMgr
21. 1
22. ctfmon
23. Adobe Reader Speed Lauch
24. ALLTEL DSL Check-up Center
25. Microsoft Office
26. Quicken Scheduled Updates
27. Quicken Startup
28. eBay TBDaemon
29. msmsgs
30. Billminder

Off the top of my head, I'd say 6, 23-28, 30.
21 looks up a bit iffy - i'd be checking thoroughly for malware and
useless OEM toys that just call back home every time you log-in.

 

[Guest]

Hello , 2 realshed may be for Real Player not neccessary .
8&9 are for Norton . Leave these selected .
18 ccap is for Norton "Auto Protect" Leave selected .
19 SNDMon is for Norton , leave selected .
If you have a realtime Spyware blocker , add this to startup .

All others really are not neccessary per personal preference .

Google search the rest and seek definitions and absolutely write
down all info . Try looking here > http://www.processlibrary.com/ type item
into the white box .