start up too slow

Discussion in 'Software' started by CF..., Nov 6, 2009.

  1. CF...

    CF... Private E-2

    Hi all
    New to this forum, please help, i have very limited computer experience.
    I am having problems at start up, it can take over a minute to get up & running.
    I use CCleaner every day along with Norton 2009 to help clean up Spyware & such.

    What can you suggest.
     
    CF..., Nov 6, 2009
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  2. Caliban

    Caliban I don't need no steenkin' title!

    Greetings, CF...

    If you would, please list your Operating System and any Service Pack info, and any hardware specs that might prove useful (amount of RAM, how you access the internet, any strange peripherals, etc.)...
     
    Caliban, Nov 6, 2009
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi could you also post a screenshot of the list of startups you have as many can be deleted as they are either not needed or just updaters?

    Just run Ccleaner and click Tools > Startup and take a screenshot of the list and attach as per this guide HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post
     
    DavidGP, Nov 6, 2009
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  4. CF...

    CF... Private E-2

    Thanks for the replies.
    You will have to bare with me with all the lingo.Not too good with computers.
    I am on XP with 1Gb ram. Service pack 3.
    From turning on my computer to the sign in can take about two minutes and then from sign on to fully oparational can take another two minutes at worst.
     

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    CF..., Nov 6, 2009
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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    There are numerous things you can stop from running at start up.

    You may wish to use one of these:

    Startup Manager

    Startup_CPL

    Your screen shot is a little hard for me to read, but you can definitely stop:
    Google Toolbar
    CCleaner
    QuickTime
    ISUSPM Startup
    Adobe Reader
    SunJava
    AOL Dialer
    BlueTooth
    Epsom
    Groove Monitor
    Host Manager
    Windows Search

    Hope this helps.
     
    TimW, Nov 6, 2009
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  6. Michael York

    Michael York Norton Authorized Support Team

    Hi CF...,

    This is Mike from the Norton Authorized Support Team.

    As far as the slow startup issue, I would follow the suggestions that have already been posted.

    I wanted to let you know that one of the advantages of having a subscription to a Norton product is that you are entitled to free product updates for the life of your subscription. The 2010 versions of Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security have recently been released and I would strongly suggest that you upgrade to the latest version, which contains new and enhanced features to keep you protected against the latest threats. The 2010 version uses even less system resources than the 2009 versions. To update, please visit the Norton Update Center at the link below.

    Norton Update Center

    Thank you,
    Mike
     
    Michael York, Nov 9, 2009
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