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I have tried EVERYTHING to speed up my start up, and NOTHING has worked. What else can I do?
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Let's say it's slower than new. We can go back to it's former speed by restoring to the factory load (yes, our files are now gone.)
But given the story so far, it's the only possible answer.
Bob
I think what R.Proffitt is saying is something like the following:
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Open msconfig from windows. Mark the selective start-up, there you will find start-up , In start-up option just remove the programs that you dont want on windows start-up. As sometimes many unwanted programs run during windows start-up.Just apply the settings , and restart it. Hope your problem will be solved.
I've tried all what you said and it's still severely slow. I am almost wondering if it's my computer itself, not the settings.
But until the machine is detailed out such as make, model number we can't comment on that.
If it was slow new, it's likely just a slow PC.
Bob
It was fast when I first got it, then it got slow just a couple months ago. Where do I find the make, and model number?
If you don't see a make or model, it's usually what they call a clone.
But now that you have revealed it was fast when new, it's not as important about the make and model.
Think over what you installed a few months ago. Torrents, movies, etc?
Bob
As this issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities:
Not enough hard drive space.
Left over programs and bad files.
Data Corruption.
Missing Windows updates or outdated drivers.
Corrupt OS.
Malware Affected
But what if this was just a slow PC? The OP does not appear to be telling much so the guesses will continue.
Bob
change anti virus programs lately? Some a/v's really bog you down....just a thought..Digger
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