Computer help if you can!
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From: cleveland ohio
Computer help if you can!
I have a Dell 8400
I have way to many things running at one time when I am on the Computer, it takes forever to even start it up in the mornings due to everything it loads up that I do not need to have running at the very same time.
How do I go to this screen that I have a choice what I do not want running all the time on this computer??
I was on it one time before, but I forgot how to get there. Do you guys know?
I have way to many things running at one time when I am on the Computer, it takes forever to even start it up in the mornings due to everything it loads up that I do not need to have running at the very same time.
How do I go to this screen that I have a choice what I do not want running all the time on this computer??
I was on it one time before, but I forgot how to get there. Do you guys know?
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From: Kamloops. B.C.
start; run
type "msconfig", click on the startup tab
then go to http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php if you don't know what its used for.
type "msconfig", click on the startup tab
then go to http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php if you don't know what its used for.
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From: cleveland ohio
Originally Posted by Tical84
start; run
type "msconfig", click on the startup tab
then go to http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php if you don't know what its used for.
type "msconfig", click on the startup tab
then go to http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php if you don't know what its used for.
You are the man!!!
Thank you so much!
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There's also a program called Startup Cop; I think you can download it free from PC Magazine (www.pcmag.com). It gives you lots of control over what loads when you boot.
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Or, you can unload them when they appear as an icon in the toolbar and leave the computer running??
I leave mine on 24/7 and turn off the monitor. Takes all of 2 seconds to get up and running anytime I need to use the computer.
I have computers in my office that have been running 24/7/365 for over 8 years now!
Since I don't need to use a hair dryer anymore, the extra electricity I'm saving is just going to the computer!!
Check the "Startup" folder from Start - Programs. You can stop some from there as well.
There are some registry edits you can do, but that's a bit more advanced, so stick with the msconfig and the Startup folder and that'll get rid of a lot of those stupid programs that get pre installed... I know, I have a Dell as well.... Great computer, just came with a lot of crap!
Good luck!
Mitch
I leave mine on 24/7 and turn off the monitor. Takes all of 2 seconds to get up and running anytime I need to use the computer.
I have computers in my office that have been running 24/7/365 for over 8 years now!
Since I don't need to use a hair dryer anymore, the extra electricity I'm saving is just going to the computer!!
Check the "Startup" folder from Start - Programs. You can stop some from there as well.
There are some registry edits you can do, but that's a bit more advanced, so stick with the msconfig and the Startup folder and that'll get rid of a lot of those stupid programs that get pre installed... I know, I have a Dell as well.... Great computer, just came with a lot of crap!
Good luck!
Mitch