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speed of computer

by bm790424 Dec 3, 2003 7:46PM PST

my computers cpu is 2400mhz but its starting up get 30sec why?

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Re:speed of computer, 30 Second startup. Compare with other machines.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 3, 2003 7:56PM PST

You'll want to compare with other machine since there appears to be nothing off about this number.

Bob

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Re:speed of computer

by David Chan Dec 3, 2003 8:23PM PST

Also XP is a huge OS and a lot of services are loaded during start up.

You could trim down some redudndant services if you like.

See these links:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Note: Use your best judgement and make notes of what services you disabled so you can undo them if you don't like the results.

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