Originally Posted By: Joe_in_Ct
I would also check the to see what's running at start up. It's amazing how many programs feel it's their right to add an automatic start up with Windows.
Click the Start button, then Run, and type msconfig in the box then hit enter. Click the Startup tab and see what has a check mark. XP really doesn't need much running. If in doubt, Google the Startup item.


I would classify myself as less savvy than Tom - maybe "Pidgen Geek". There are things in my startup that I do not want there. To remove is it as easy as unchecking the boxes?

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