Remove Unneeded Background Programs
Many programs that are installed on your computer may be set to start every time your computer starts, but allowing all of those programs to start at the same time is not always a good idea. Every program that is running in the background on your computer will take up a percentage of the system's resources, and eventually your computer may run low on memory and other resources. Adjusting those start-up options can help your computer run more efficiently.
Instructions
1. Log on to your computer and click on the "Start" button. Choose "Run" from the list of options.
2. Type "msconfig" in the box and click "OK." Click on the "Start-up" tab to see a list of the programs that start each time your computer boots up.
3. Examine the list of programs to determine which programs really need to start when your computer starts. Examples of programs that need to run in the background include anti-virus software and spyware scanners.
4. Uncheck the box next to any programs that do not need to start each time your computer is restarted. Programs like Adobe Acrobat and Music Match jukebox are generally set to start with your computer, and removing those programs from the "Start-up" tab will help your computer run more efficiently. After those programs have been unchecked, click on the "OK" button and then click "Yes" to restart your computer. When your computer restarts, only the programs that are still checked will start.
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