How can I stop my computer from taking so long to load up?

Question

It takes about 5-10 minutes before my icons come into place and I can use my computer.

Answer 1

You could tweak or overclock your machine to increase speed.
If you are willing to spend money, buy more ram or a better processor.

Answer 2

Try using "Advanced Windows Care"

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Answer 3

not enuf info. for an answer.
What kind of computer is it?
What O.S. do you run?
Did this happen all at once or has it been slowing down gradually?
How many icons are near the clock? (too many programs starting up)
Does it run ok after it loads up or is it slow in general?

Answer 4

Okay... you might have too many programs starting up when you turn your machine on... try this:
Click on Start button
Go to "Run"
Type in : msconfig
click start up
unclick the ones you don't want to start up ... that you will start on your own once you are on the computer.
Click - apply
Click - ok

That should do it.

Answer 5

Type msconfig in the run command dialog box, and choose "selective startup". On the tab labeled "startup", you can choose what items load on startup.

Answer 6

Try deleting some programs you never use,also run a system clean up too.

Answer 7

Do routine maintainence. Eg.:delete cookies and unwanted files. Go into your maintainence file and set up daily or weekly defrag.

Answer 8

dont turn it off