- disable every process that is running in the backround other than what you need to do what it is you do normally
- Disable everything that starts automatically when you start your computer
To do this, run msconfig from the start menu.
The window that will pop up will have several tabs. You are only interested in the startup and the services ones. If you mess with any of the rest I will not be held liable for what you do and will have no idea how to correct it.
under Startup: UN-check EVERYTHING you are not 100% sure you need running at startup. (Note: If you have no idea what you need, just disable everything for now). Most of these programs are needed *just in case* you want to run something. FOr example: Itunes helper will make itunes start up faster when you want to run itunes, but will make everything else run slower. Adobe normally has something in here, etc. If you use an application lots that has a process that 'helps' it like this, then you will probably be better of to enable it. This is a hit and miss thing, sometimes you wont realize you need something untill you try and run it, but you can always run MSconfig and enable the appropriate process again. After a few days, pretty much everything you use normally will be enabled.
Under Services: You do pretty much the same thing- with one exception - Hide all microsoft services before you disable anything.
Keep in mind that anything you change with this can be re-enabled by doing the same procedure again, and that as you use your computer you will find certian things that will not work optimally that you will need to enable again.
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