posted Jan 22, 2012 8:06 AM by Rick Smith
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updated Jan 22, 2012 1:00 PM
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The "boot time" of a computer is the time it takes after you hit the start button on your PC until the Windows Operating System is completely loaded, and your internet connection is operational.
Two variables that impact boot time are: - The number of applications that get automatically opened at Start-up - The built in delay for Boot Process to allow for changes
The following two techniques will help to reduce boot times for these variables:
Technique #1 - Remove startup applications with are not needed - This eliminates applications being started every time you boot your computer. This will speed up your boot time, and give you more memory to use! - Click on "start", then type in the word "run" (no quotes) in the search box.
- In the window that appears, click the program listed as "run"
- In the new window, type in the word "msconfig" (no quotes), and hit "OK"
- In the new window, click on the "startup" tab
- Uncheck startup items that are not needed (eg. Adobe items, Apple items (Itunes, Quicktime), Google items, printer items, and any others that you only use occasionally). NOTE: This does NOT remove the programs from your computer. They can still be opened thru the "Start" menu when you need them!
- Click on the "Apply" button, and the "OK" button
- Click on the "Restart" button and let your computer reboot.
- Upon reboot, a window will pop up noting that setting have been changed. Click on the little bot in the window to prevent that window from opening on future reboots.
Technique #2 - Shorten timeout delay in boot process - Windows sets a default timeout delay of 30 seconds to allow for users to make changes computer hardware setup or to select booting in "safe" mode, before the initial computer loading of the Windows Operating System. This delay can be shortened. - Click on "start", then type in the word "run" (no quotes) in the search box.
- In the window that appears, click the program listed as "run"
- In the new window, type in the word "msconfig" (no quotes), and hit "OK"
- In the new window, click on the "boot" tab
- In the timeout box, change the number of seconds from 30 to a lesser value (do not choose a value less than 5 seconds)
- Click on the "Apply" button, and the "OK" button
- Click on the "Restart" button and let your computer reboot.
- Upon reboot, a window will pop up noting that setting have been changed. Click on the little bot in the window to prevent that window from opening on future reboots.
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