When i start my PC, it takes about 4 to 5 minutes to get the normal working conditions. I think this is due to the applications like McAffee Virus Scan, MSN Messanger and Yahoo! which automatically start with my PC. Please tell me the ways to prevent them
2006-11-09 14:48:26 · 8 answers · asked by Parth 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Goto Start-->All Programs-->Run
Type Msconfig here,
under selective start up uncheck load startup items.
reboot the system.
now the startup items wont be there.
and you system will take less time to boot.
2006-11-09 15:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by zombie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the messangers, edit the option and make it like dont start when my computer starts (thats go with AIM, but that option should be availible to MSN and Yahoo) im not sure for the Virus Scan.
2006-11-09 22:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check to see what programs are coming up at start-up by going to run and typing msconfig. Click the startup tab and review your programs. It isn't a good idea to stop your anti-virus from starting up when you turn the computer on. It actually leaves you less protected. Also you can check to see if you have spyware that can really slow a computer down. I recommend a good program like Spybot Search and Destroy from www.safer-networking.org. Free and simple to use. God bless and good luck.
2006-11-09 22:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with other answerer. Unless you are using dialup, I would want my PC protected at all times and would have my antivirus program load at startup.
As for MSN Messenger and Yahoo, check their Tools and Options where you can clear the option to load at startup.
2006-11-10 00:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly when it is switched on, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yd34oj
2006-11-10 21:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by regaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/pc-running-slow.html
2006-11-09 22:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wish to have this programs and still load your computer fast, enable hibernation and thence, hibernate your computer instead of shutting it down.
2006-11-10 17:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by lonely_searching_preet(i) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...disable all unwanted prgms from startup...
2006-11-10 00:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by joj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋