re: Question about 'Things that slow down system bootup'
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 9:20 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Terry G.
(119 messages posted)
I had the same problem with a Compaq notebook computer I purchased a couple months
ago. It was a 2.4 Ghz P4 and 256Mb of ram and it took about 2-3 minutes to start
completely. I though this was absurd for a new system with 2.4 Ghz processor.
The way I fixed this issue, and in my opinion is was the best fix, was to start completely
over with a new OS. I deleted the partition on the hard drive, created a new partition,
format, and started over. I used the recovery discs that came with the computer.
One contained the XP Home OS. This blew me away! No extra crap on the OS.... Just
the essentials, as it should be! The second disk labeled "driver recovery disk"
was then loaded to install all the necessary drivers. To my surprise, this disk
contained all the companion software (a.k.a. CRAP) that was slowing down my system.
After a fresh and stripped down OS, current driver install, Windows updates, and
only the software I wanted... My system now starts in about 30 seconds and shuts
down even faster. The key is to find a way of formatting and re-installing the
OS without all the Crap. This was not possible on my home PC because the recovery
disk is on a separate partition on the Hard Drive. When you do the recovery from
that partition, it puts all the factory companion software and junk right back on.
I guess if this is the case, you could try uninstalling every program you don't
need and clean up your hard drive with utilities.
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