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Subject: XP Slow Startup
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stnkhorn 11.02.10 - 05:06pm
A friend has asked me to stop their computer starting up so slowly. I've done ever thing I can think of, removed cr*p fro the registry and startup list, removed a lot of malware disabled some of the visuals. It's running a lot faster now, but it still takes about a minute before I can open the start menu. Any ideas? * +
stnkhorn 11.02.10 - 05:08pm
It's on XPsp3, 1GB ram 2x2.5GHz cpu. Is it the ram maybe? * +
slye 11.02.10 - 05:12pm
the usual registry and starup cleanup can only do so much. you would consider a power defrag you could gain a few seconds beyond that, its a good idea doing a clean install every few years * +
saif7 11.02.10 - 05:25pm
Try repairing os also turn off av * +
stnkhorn 11.02.10 - 05:28pm
Anti virus is off. What's power defrag? How do I repair the os? * +
stnkhorn 11.02.10 - 05:32pm
I tried using the windows defrag but I get this error message: 'Diskeeper failed to connect to the service. The service may have stopped. Please see the event log for mor details' * +
slye 11.02.10 - 05:52pm
powerdefrag is a free tool you might have to repair the os since the service is not running you will have to use the original installation disk * +
stnkhorn 11.02.10 - 06:02pm
I'm gonna use diskeeper pro. Is there a way to repair it without the disk? It's a jenuine cop of windows but no idea where the disk is. * +
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