Slow boot up, suggestions.

[Joe Bob]

I pulled this out of my archive....any suggestions that won't work with Vista and a Dell? I think my main issue is that I'm using a Verizon Air Card and a slow to load Trend Anti Virus. The AV freezes everything when downloading data.

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1. Start menu/All Programs/Startup
Delete all un-needed programs in here. If it's in this menu, chances are it's not system critical and should be safe to remove.

2. Start/Run...
Type in "msconfig" and hit enter. Now head to the "Startup" tab. This is the list of programs that start with Windows. Uncheck the programs you don't need. If you're not sure what a specific one does, Google for it.

Once that's cleaned up, head into your "Services" tab and check the box on the bottom which should read "Hide all Microsoft Services". What remains are other programs your PC launches when you boot up windows. Note that these are usualy more important than other startup items so don't remove items unless you are sure you will not need them.

Now that should usualy take care applications that hide in your Windows bootup. There is another way to check but that would involve digging into the registry. Other than that, it might be a BIOS setting but I'll wait until your reply before I dig into those. Also be sure to run a Defrag and check for Spyware and Viruses by using applications such as Ad-Aware, Spybot Search and Destoy and Trend Micro or AVG Virus Scan. Hope this helps.