Dave 
(in general)
You didn't say what speed your machine is and how you hook up to the net. (at what 
speed)
You can use the tool below to tweak your machine and drop some of the Services to 
help speed your machine up.
Read,read,read AND then act on it.
---------------------
Service Controller XP 2.2.61 it's free stuff

Service Controller XP is a handy interface that allows you to control your Windows 
(NT/2000/XP) services. 
You can instantly see which ones are running and view detailed information about 
all the standard Windows services. 
In addition, the program provides information that lets you decide whether to enable 
or disable a service. 
It prevents you from accidentally disabling critical operating system services and 
suggest whether to disable a service or not based on the use of your computer (e.g. 
Default, Gaming, Internet Gateway etc.) 

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4313.html


Plus read this web page
http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm
OR
the one below is for win2000 
http://web.archive.org/web/20041127085328/www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm

plus a copy on
http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12

Windows XP Home and Professional Service Pack 2 Service Configurations 
Plus many other items listed.
http://web.archive.org/web/20041128084144/www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/20040210040410/www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm


Good Luck









On Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 4:16 pm, Dave McMahon wrote:

>I've noticed that windows updates are very slow (the internet explorer scanning 
part 

>that is) Is there any way to speed this up? (in general)

>

>I already use autopatcher ( www.autopatcher.com ) so it is not so bad, just wanted 

>to increase the scanning speed really. 

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