MY Windows XP bootup is slow

Step 1 – remove all apps from startup [except probably your antivirus]

a. start -> run -> msconfig -> startup -> unchecked those i did not require -> OK

Step 2 – keep desktop clean.

a.  Ppl have this nagging habit of saving everything in desktop. **STOP IT** thats why you have the drives & folders. Putting things in desktop[unless they are shortcuts] is going to take a long time for th desktop to load, in turn making you feel the boot time is high[technically its not cos loading of desktop is login/profile loading time]

Step 3. Disable unnecessary services – http://www.optimizingpc.com/optimize/windowsservices.html [use services.msc for disabling not msconfig]

Step 4. Defragment [Start – Accessories -> System tools – Defragement]

Tip: Turn off screensaver & powersaving. defragmentation without interruption [even a mouse movement] will help you get the task done faster.

Step 5. reboot to see if it help

If it worked, good for you, it did not work for me so I,

SOLVEDIT BY………. Switching over to Ubuntu – fast boot, quick install, FREE, quick shut down easy to use.