Reduce Computer Startup Time in Windows
Oct 19, 2020 10:08:39 #
You could buy an SSD or you could disable some startup programs.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del and get into Task Manager.
Click on the Startup tab.
You will see a list of startup programs and how much of an impact they have on starting Windows - Low, Medium, or High.
I just went through and clicked on "Disable" for about half a dozen that I don't need at startup. If I want one, I can start it when I need it. This computer starts quickly with its SSD, but why waste any time at all loading programs that you don't need into memory?
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del and get into Task Manager.
Click on the Startup tab.
You will see a list of startup programs and how much of an impact they have on starting Windows - Low, Medium, or High.
I just went through and clicked on "Disable" for about half a dozen that I don't need at startup. If I want one, I can start it when I need it. This computer starts quickly with its SSD, but why waste any time at all loading programs that you don't need into memory?
Oct 19, 2020 11:32:14 #
Bummer, the Startup Tab is not available in Win 7 Task Manager.
I think I saw it somewhere else though, now to go looking one of these times.
I think I saw it somewhere else though, now to go looking one of these times.
Oct 19, 2020 13:15:40 #
Longshadow wrote:
Bummer, the Startup Tab is not available in Win 7 Task Manager.
I think I saw it somewhere else though, now to go looking one of these times.
I think I saw it somewhere else though, now to go looking one of these times.
Yeah, that's something new. Instead, right-click on the Start button and type msconfig.exe. That will get you to the same place.
More info -
https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/
Oct 20, 2020 08:30:40 #
Oct 20, 2020 11:09:00 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
jerryc41 wrote:
You could buy an SSD or you could disable some sta... (show quote)
You can also make the startup time nearly nill by using "Sleep" instead of shutting all the way down. Sleep also saves everything you had open if you are still working in any windows.
One caveat though; in sleep state Microsoft can remotely wake up your computer to apply updates and then afterwards they shut it down all the way. How do I know this? I was working on something on my laptop in bed one night and didn't finish so I just put the laptop to sleep and left the tray table beside my bed with the laptop open. In the middle of the night it woke me up by it waking up and the screen coming on to apply an update, then shutting down!
Oct 20, 2020 11:42:28 #
tomad wrote:
You can also make the startup time nearly nill by ... (show quote)
I use Sleep when I go take a nap, watch TV, or make a meal. I sometimes use Hibernate overnight when I shut it down.
When I have something turned off, I don't want anyone turning it on remotely. I do my updates before shutting it down for the day.
Oct 20, 2020 16:23:15 #
Daryls
Loc: Waco, TX
rustfarmer wrote:
Interesting that everything shown says either none or not measured.
Rustfarmer,
That is most likely due to using an SSD instead of a regular hard drive. The startup times for the programs on the SSD are miniscule, so, they are not recorded. Just go through the list of startup programs and disable all the ones you don't need to run every time you boot the computer.
Daryl
Oct 20, 2020 22:06:05 #
Starman441
Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.
jerryc41 wrote:
You could buy an SSD or you could disable some sta... (show quote)
I use a third party optimizer called CCleaner (free Version). As an "A +" certified tech, I recommend this utility software. It has a variety of tools, including a start up manager, as well as a registry cleaner, program uninsatller, and the usual 'browsing' cleaner. No bloatware, or Ads and easy to use. You can D/L it at cnet.com/downloads. It is intuitive, and saves you multiple steps compared to Windows or Browser utilities.
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