how can I fix my PC ? When I switch it on it takes about 30 minutes or so to fire up. When it is running its going OK but I dont know what to do about the slow start up.
In addition it sounds like your PC is 'thrashing'. If you are running WXP SP2/3 and you have less that 512MBytes of RAM install some more.
t
October 2008
Can you give me some system info. i.e. make/model,op' system, hdd cd ? dvd?
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Chris
October 2008
Download for free a program called Quick StartUp it shows all the things that are loading on start up untick the things you don't don't need to start.
Rich
October 2008
I tried what you suggested but the problem is still there.Typing msconfig in the run box and unchecking the box made no difference at all.
Have you got anyother ideas ?
Ian Graham
October 2008
There is a start up file that pre-fetches all manner of rubbish during start-up. Over time dozens of applications get themselves an entry in the list and the machine takes longer and longer to become useable each time you switch it on.
In the RUN box type msconfig
Then on the startup tab uncheck everything
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