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I have windows XP Home Edition. I noticed when i boot up my computer it takes about 3-4 minutes. I don't think thats normal. Does any1 know how to fix this.
Thanks.
asmithz
11-03-2003, 04:44 AM
goto tweakxp.com and there things on there to fix it.
muchspl2
11-03-2003, 04:44 AM
format c:
J/k
start->run->type msconfig then uncheck all the crap you got starting up with windows
Originally posted by Agent Smith@3 November 2003 - 04:44
goto tweakxp.com and there things on there to fix it.
i tied to download the bootvis.exe but microsoft dont have it no more. what should i do?
Broken
11-03-2003, 04:58 AM
Is it just a old computer that's about ready for the closet?
Rip The Jacker
11-03-2003, 05:05 AM
Posting your PC specs would help. ;)
try reading this http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showto...=0&#entry580130 (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=74284&st=0&#entry580130)
clocker
11-03-2003, 06:20 AM
You can get Bootvis here. (http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/12/2/12-2-1.shtml)
But that ain't gonna solve your problem.
Bootvis shaved about 20-30 seconds off my boot time, not 3 minutes.
Make sure that you are not clearing the pagefile on shutdown.
Originally posted by Broken@3 November 2003 - 04:58
Is it just a old computer that's about ready for the closet?
no
Originally posted by KrackHead2k@3 November 2003 - 05:05
Posting your PC specs would help. ;)
Microsoft XP Home
Verion 2002
SP1
Pentium 4 CPU 2.00Ghz
1.99Ghz
256 Ram
80 G hard drive
ck-uk
11-03-2003, 05:45 PM
Mate with checking what programs are starting with windows,,you could also check how the bios is setup to boot.You only need to enable first boot to hdd,disable anything behind it.Also if you never use the floppy you could disable too.And maybe a reg clean and stuff. :D
Originally posted by ck-uk@3 November 2003 - 17:45
Mate with checking what programs are starting with windows,,you could also check how the bios is setup to boot.You only need to enable first boot to hdd,disable anything behind it.Also if you never use the floppy you could disable too.And maybe a reg clean and stuff. :D
what?
DarthInsinuate
11-03-2003, 10:18 PM
goto start -> run -> type 'msconfig' -> under startup is are all the programs that startup at boot, if you're sure you don't want them to start uncheck them, a good idea would be to post a screenshot and maybe we could tell you what you don't need
in my opinion formatting is the best way to speed up boot
muchspl2
11-03-2003, 10:26 PM
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate@3 November 2003 - 23:18
goto start -> run -> type 'msconfig' -> under startup is are all the programs that startup at boot, if you're sure you don't want them to start uncheck them
maybe if we get 4 more to tell him that he might try it, appearers that the only way for anyone to listen
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate@3 November 2003 - 22:18
goto start -> run -> type 'msconfig' -> under startup is are all the programs that startup at boot, if you're sure you don't want them to start uncheck them, a good idea would be to post a screenshot and maybe we could tell you what you don't need
in my opinion formatting is the best way to speed up boot
how do i make a screenshot?
Originally posted by muchspl2+3 November 2003 - 22:26--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (muchspl2 @ 3 November 2003 - 22:26)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-DarthInsinuate@3 November 2003 - 23:18
goto start -> run -> type 'msconfig' -> under startup is are all the programs that startup at boot, if you're sure you don't want them to start uncheck them
maybe if we get 4 more to tell him that he might try it, appearers that the only way for anyone to listen [/b][/quote]
sorry MODs but i have to say this...
man shut the hell up i got on the forum for the first time in like a week. y u always makin fun of me u did this once before i remember u. that time i didnt say anything but u did it again. U DONT EVEN KNOW ME! god damn whats ur problem. fukin looser with no life tryin to make fun of people only when hes on the internet because he feels safe behind his computer. u got nothin to do so u insult people on the internet.
:swear:
muchspl2
11-04-2003, 07:40 PM
to the best of my knowledge I have not made fun of you before, if I did it was like this time, someone gave you the answer and you choose to ignore it
tips for the future...
1. if you ask a question on a forum, at least be willing to try what people say
2. if you have something personal to say to me, say it in a pm
LTJBukem
11-04-2003, 08:23 PM
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
muchspl2
11-04-2003, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 21:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread
he doesn't need a program unless he doesn't know how to type msconfig and I am chill, the only person that seems upset is the poster, and only after the fact I pointed out that he didn't listen to me, maybe if more people responded with the same advice, he might try it
- although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
thats why I told him to do a pm, less spam in a thread
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
see above- regarding less :spam:
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
great advice, but again no need for a program, msconfig has ever thing that boots on startup
...
LTJBukem
11-04-2003, 08:54 PM
Yeah ok. ;)
Yes, msconfig will allow the poster to browse what applications are starting at boot up. Thing is though, it doesn't sound like that is his/problem. During a boot sequence, Windows and all drivers are loaded to memory first, then comes any applications, such as firewalls, av's, etc...
I might be wrong but i'm guessing he's talking about Windows boot time. :)
ps. what happened to your post; that's very confusing. :P
:)
Originally posted by LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:54
Yeah ok. ;)
Yes, msconfig will allow the poster to browse what applications are starting at boot up. Thing is though, it doesn't sound like that is his/problem. During a boot sequence, Windows and all drivers are loaded to memory first, then comes any applications, such as firewalls, av's, etc...
I might be wrong but i'm guessing he's talking about Windows boot time. :)
ps. what happened to your post; that's very confusing. :P
:)
yes ur right its not msconfig. ill try bootvis.
Originally posted by LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
Which of the results would you need??
Originally posted by 3223+4 November 2003 - 23:31--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3223 @ 4 November 2003 - 23:31)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
Which of the results would you need?? [/b][/quote]
well which results do you need?!?
Originally posted by 3223+8 November 2003 - 16:32--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3223 @ 8 November 2003 - 16:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by 3223@4 November 2003 - 23:31
<!--QuoteBegin-LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
Which of the results would you need??
well which results do you need?!? [/b][/quote]
im getting mad no1 is helping me!!
Supernatural
11-09-2003, 07:08 AM
Do what people have posted. MSconfig and disable any unneeded startup programs. Then use bootvis.
clocker
11-09-2003, 07:25 AM
Originally posted by 3223@3 November 2003 - 15:59
how do i make a screenshot?
Don't ask Darth.
He'll tell you to "format C:". :P
I use a small free program called Captura (http://www.hernansoft.com/products.html).
Then upload your pic to your webhost (just like you did with your avatar).
DarthInsinuate
11-09-2003, 11:16 AM
Originally posted by clocker+9 November 2003 - 07:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 9 November 2003 - 07:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-3223@3 November 2003 - 15:59
how do i make a screenshot?
Don't ask Darth.
He'll tell you to "format C:". :P [/b][/quote]
<_< that's a good idea though, if the bootup is really slow the simplest (slighty masochistic) way of speeding it up is to format and start fresh
i find the best way of taking a screenshot is press print sceen (prnt scrn, whatever), open paint then paste
Smurfette
11-09-2003, 01:06 PM
Originally posted by 3223+9 November 2003 - 06:10--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3223 @ 9 November 2003 - 06:10)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by 3223@8 November 2003 - 16:32
Originally posted by 3223@4 November 2003 - 23:31
<!--QuoteBegin-LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
Which of the results would you need??
well which results do you need?!?
im getting mad no1 is helping me!![/b][/quote]
There's no reason to get mad. Have you downloaded bootvis?
First question anyone should've asked you (shame on you lot of useless looooooooooooooooooosers ;)) is:
Does it take a long time to get to the welcome screen, spending a lot of time on the black 'loading' screen, or is it after the welcome screen with the longest wait getting to the desktop from there?
If it's taking a long time on the black screen then a defrag and bootvis will help pin down the problem but if the problem is getting from the welcome screen to the desktop, going straight to msconfig's startup options will afford an immediate improvement. With 256MB RAM, I would say that getting more of that would help the whole process a lot.
Sometimes external peripherals can slow down boot times by either not neing turned on or taking time to reply to XP as it detects what's connected.
Regarding the bootvis results, just run the program and follow instructions, then when it's finished you can look at the results and anything taking a long time to complete will be pretty obvious - just come back here and tell us what that is.
Smurfette
11-09-2003, 01:12 PM
Originally posted by muchspl2@4 November 2003 - 20:33
...no need for a program, msconfig has ever thing that boots on startup
...
Did you realise that WinXP checks all IDE positions for new hardware and that telling it to not check where you don't have hardware will speed up booting?
That's not something you can control from msconfig. Neither is anything else that XP is doing while you're looking at the black bootscreen.
muchspl2
11-09-2003, 01:16 PM
^^ yes
but his question was very basic, so I tried to keep the answers basic
Smurfette
11-09-2003, 01:23 PM
Originally posted by muchspl2@9 November 2003 - 13:16
^^ yes
but his question was very basic, so I tried to keep the answers basic
S'cool :)
globalterminator
11-09-2003, 02:05 PM
maybe try defragmenting your harddisk?
Originally posted by Smurfette+9 November 2003 - 13:06--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Smurfette @ 9 November 2003 - 13:06)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by 3223@9 November 2003 - 06:10
Originally posted by 3223@8 November 2003 - 16:32
Originally posted by 3223@4 November 2003 - 23:31
<!--QuoteBegin-LTJBukem@4 November 2003 - 20:23
@muchspl2. I agree with 3223 on this one; you could do with chilling out a bit. I've read a few posts of yours, and you often exhibit an attitude problem. If you don't have the patience to help newbies, it's probably wise that you stay out of this sort of thread - although that won't help you with your spam co..., i mean post count.
Also, there's no reason why other posters should pm you to voice any grievances, i think you're confusing yourself with a mod.
@3223. Somebody gave you a link to a site where you can get bootvis; download it. It's a great little tool for analyzing your system boot and finding what is causing any delay.
Extract the file to your temp folder (key %temp% into your browser to find the extracted file) then click on the Bootvis icon. Click on Trace > Next Boot and Driver delays, then reboot. Once your system reboots you'll need to allow bootvis to finish, then it will present you with all processes that occur during boot up, in a clear and easy to understand graph. Let us know the results. :)
Which of the results would you need??
well which results do you need?!?
im getting mad no1 is helping me!!
There's no reason to get mad. Have you downloaded bootvis?
First question anyone should've asked you (shame on you lot of useless looooooooooooooooooosers ;)) is:
Does it take a long time to get to the welcome screen, spending a lot of time on the black 'loading' screen, or is it after the welcome screen with the longest wait getting to the desktop from there?
If it's taking a long time on the black screen then a defrag and bootvis will help pin down the problem but if the problem is getting from the welcome screen to the desktop, going straight to msconfig's startup options will afford an immediate improvement. With 256MB RAM, I would say that getting more of that would help the whole process a lot.
Sometimes external peripherals can slow down boot times by either not neing turned on or taking time to reply to XP as it detects what's connected.
Regarding the bootvis results, just run the program and follow instructions, then when it's finished you can look at the results and anything taking a long time to complete will be pretty obvious - just come back here and tell us what that is. [/b][/quote]
yes i got bootvis. it takes the longest on the black screen.
LTJBukem
11-09-2003, 07:15 PM
Tell you what i'll do. After my dinner, i'll come over and use some of my investigative skills on your box.
Seriously though, use a little initiative man.
Run bootvis > Select Trace > Next boot and driver delays > Reboot and don't touch your computer again (apart from logging in) until you get the results.
Ok, here are some pics of results of bootvis results on a healthy system (see, i even rebooted my computer to help you!)
http://www.sighost.us/members/spicydel/useyourbrain.jpg
Now when you look at your results, do you see anything different? There is your problem. Describe to us what you find.
Good luck mate. ;)
:)
clocker
11-09-2003, 08:23 PM
Boy, LTJ.
Talk about above and beyond...
LTJBukem
11-09-2003, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by clocker@9 November 2003 - 20:23
Boy, LTJ.
Talk about above and beyond...
:lol:
What, you mean the reboot right? :lol: I'm tooooo good! B)
clocker
11-09-2003, 08:37 PM
We are not worthy.
TheFilePirater
11-09-2003, 08:42 PM
weres the damn link?!!??!!
LTJBukem
11-09-2003, 08:52 PM
:lol: @clocker
B) @me
:unsure:@TheFilePirater (Is there a problem?)
Do you mean this damn link? > http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/12/2/12-2-1.shtml
TheFilePirater
11-09-2003, 08:57 PM
@LTJBukem, lol sorry
Originally posted by LTJBukem@9 November 2003 - 19:15
Tell you what i'll do. After my dinner, i'll come over and use some of my investigative skills on your box.
Seriously though, use a little initiative man.
Run bootvis > Select Trace > Next boot and driver delays > Reboot and don't touch your computer again (apart from logging in) until you get the results.
Ok, here are some pics of results of bootvis results on a healthy system (see, i even rebooted my computer to help you!)
http://www.sighost.us/members/spicydel/useyourbrain.jpg
Now when you look at your results, do you see anything different? There is your problem. Describe to us what you find.
Good luck mate. ;)
:)
EVERTHING is different then your pic!
LTJBukem
11-09-2003, 11:03 PM
Notice how i have unchecked 3 boxes on the top left. Do the same. It's boot activity and driver delay that we're looking at mostly.
Do you have one bar that seems much longer than all the others? If so what is it? eg. video card sound card etc.?
Originally posted by LTJBukem@9 November 2003 - 23:03
Notice how i have unchecked 3 boxes on the top left. Do the same. It's boot activity and driver delay that we're looking at mostly.
Do you have one bar that seems much longer than all the others? If so what is it? eg. video card sound card etc.?
the longest bar is prefetching which is at +66, then driver which is at +45. if you tell me how i will make a screenshot.
DarthInsinuate
11-10-2003, 03:27 PM
to take a screen shot press the 'print screen' button on your keyboard then open paint and 'paste' - save the picture and goto www.uploadit.org than upload your pic
Spindulik
11-10-2003, 04:27 PM
I keep my PC clean and tidy. No spyware. No viruses. No extra programs that load extra drivers. Not software like fax monitors, etc. No extra STARTUP bullshit. Just a clean start.
BUT, my computer seems to take too long to boot up. I think it may be the TV capture card is allocating something. Maybe the drivers for that Gforce card too. Ever since I doubled my RAM it takes longer to boot up.
Windows starts within 10 seconds and it looks like I am ready to go, but I have to wait before I can log onto the internet, or do and WINDOWS functions. I can play cards for a while. Then after a minute or so, I can use the computer with no problem. Everything is fast and easy as expected.
Smurfette
11-10-2003, 09:04 PM
I downloaded and installed bootvis myself yesterday... and promptly fucked up XP. When bootvis is monitoring the boot process, XP stalls and needs to be reset, when it decides to lose sight of the gforce video drivers giving me 800x600 in 16 colours!
I've uninstalled it now LOL.
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate@10 November 2003 - 15:27
to take a screen shot press the 'print screen' button on your keyboard then open paint and 'paste' - save the picture and goto www.uploadit.org than upload your pic
when i go to upload.org and click upload it says The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini. what should i do?
LTJBukem
11-10-2003, 10:43 PM
There's really no need to upload the pic, the image you have probably exceeds 100 kb. I don't think you can resize images in paint anyway.
A couple of questions.
Do you have very little RAM, and have you ever had XP running well on this machine? Have you updated all drivers and directx for your hardware, including your motherboard? Is your hard drive full or nearly full?
You reported a driver delay. In the driver delay section of the bootvis report, what driver is it that is causing the delay? Try uninstalling that driver and, if possible, removing that particular piece of hardware, temporarily.
Try RUN > prefetch > delete all the files.
It might be the case that your page file is fragmented:-
Right click My Computer > Advanced > Performance settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory > Change. Set to no paging file.
Now reboot your computer, defrag your hard drive, then go back and set your paging file to Custom size 1000mb (Initial and maximum), then reboot again.
Try BOOTVIS > Trace > Optimize system
Good Luck
ps. Smurfette, sorry to read about your problems.:(
:)
Originally posted by LTJBukem@10 November 2003 - 22:43
There's really no need to upload the pic, the image you have probably exceeds 100 kb. I don't think you can resize images in paint anyway.
A couple of questions.
Do you have very little RAM, and have you ever had XP running well on this machine? Have you updated all drivers and directx for your hardware, including your motherboard? Is your hard drive full or nearly full?
You reported a driver delay. In the driver delay section of the bootvis report, what driver is it that is causing the delay? Try uninstalling that driver and, if possible, removing that particular piece of hardware, temporarily.
Try RUN > prefetch > delete all the files.
It might be the case that your page file is fragmented:-
Right click My Computer > Advanced > Performance settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory > Change. Set to no paging file.
Now reboot your computer, defrag your hard drive, then go back and set your paging file to Custom size 1000mb (Initial and maximum), then reboot again.
Try BOOTVIS > Trace > Optimize system
Good Luck
ps. Smurfette, sorry to read about your problems.:(
:)
i got 256 RAM, yes i had XP running well before, i dont know if I updated all my drivers and directx for hardware even motherboard,and i got about 20 gig out of 80 gig used from my hardrive, i changed my pagings file, and i did bootvis optomize system. ill see if theres a difference next time i reboot.
LTJBukem
11-10-2003, 11:52 PM
Did you defrag before you set your current page file?
Originally posted by LTJBukem@10 November 2003 - 23:52
Did you defrag before you set your current page file?
yes
clocker
11-11-2003, 12:17 AM
Smurfette,
You don't by chance have your Task Scheduler disabled do you?
BootVis needs it and will act as you described if it can't find it.
Smurfette
11-12-2003, 09:24 PM
Originally posted by clocker@11 November 2003 - 00:17
Smurfette,
You don't by chance have your Task Scheduler disabled do you?
BootVis needs it and will act as you described if it can't find it.
Heh, I don't see it in the tray and I don't see it in taskmanager.
It is supposed to be running because there are two Norton tasks scheduled in there... when I check the log, though, there are entries every day for those tasks failing because of account problems (windows accounts that is).
Now I don't know whether it is or isn't or whether it does and then exits!
Sheesh!!! LOL
@ LTJBukem: doesn't matter - I've had much worse problems that that in the past LOL :)
LTJBukem
11-12-2003, 09:36 PM
Have you checked services.msc to see if Task Scheduler is disabled? In task manager you should see svchost.exe.
Originally posted by Smurfette
@ LTJBukem: doesn't matter - I've had much worse problems that that in the past LOL :) Oh yeah, i forgot about your rash. Glad to hear it's cleared up now though. :lol: ;)
:)
clocker
11-12-2003, 09:38 PM
From BlackViper's website...
You use this service to schedule maintenance, Microsoft Backup sessions, or maybe even Auto Update. I do everything manually, to avoid having this service running all the time. Some third party software may require this service to be active for automated functions, such as virus scanners, system maintenance tools, and automatic patch/driver lookups. Take note: BootVis requires Task Scheduler and COM+ Event System to be running if you wish to take advantage of the "optimize system" function. Why may you need this service? It is due to the pre-fetching function built into Windows XP. Another Note: Pre-fetching only occurs on boot up and application start, so if you do not care about a few extra seconds of boot time, do not even bother with it and disable Task Scheduler. On some applications, the pre-fetching feature really does help. Only you can decide whether to use its functionality and if it helps in the performance of your system.
You can check (if you don't already know) by typing "services.msc" in the RUN box and then scrolling down.
Smurfette
11-12-2003, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by clocker@12 November 2003 - 21:38
You can check (if you don't already know) by typing "services.msc" in the RUN box and then scrolling down.
Well, they're both running. :(
Never mind.
Smurfette
11-12-2003, 09:51 PM
Originally posted by LTJBukem+12 November 2003 - 21:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (LTJBukem @ 12 November 2003 - 21:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Have you checked services.msc to see if Task Scheduler is disabled? In task manager you should see svchost.exe.[/b]
Yes it's running, although I hadn't been looking for svchost before - so many name changes by M$, it's difficult to keep up sometimes!
Originally posted by LTJBukem@12 November 2003 - 21:36
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@ LTJBukem: doesn't matter - I've had much worse problems that that in the past LOL :) Oh yeah, i forgot about your rash. Glad to hear it's cleared up now though. :lol: ;)
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Yes, it's all gone. Thanks for lending me the cream; there's still half of the tube left so I'll drop it back to you later in the week. ;)
Edit: This is my 100th post. :) Whoopeeeeeeeeeeeee!
LTJBukem
11-12-2003, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by Smurfette
Yes, it's all gone. Thanks for lending me the cream; there's still half of the tube left so I'll drop it back to you later in the week. You're welcome, just drop it back at the clinic when you get a chance. :lol:
:)
i still dont notice much difference.
LTJBukem
11-12-2003, 10:56 PM
What was the driver that was causing the delay?
Did you try uninstalling it and, if possible, temporarily removing the hardware?
Did you update all your drivers, and directx, particularly your motherboards driver?
You're seem to be putting zero effort into this. Do you even care? Should i? :(
:)
Originally posted by LTJBukem@12 November 2003 - 22:56
What was the driver that was causing the delay?
Did you try uninstalling it and, if possible, temporarily removing the hardware?
Did you update all your drivers, and directx, particularly your motherboards driver?
You're seem to be putting zero effort into this. Do you even care? Should i? :(
:)
sorry ive been pretty busy these past days :( how do i update all my drivers, and directx, my motherboards driver?
LTJBukem
11-14-2003, 12:33 AM
Are you taking the piss out of me?:lol:
DirectX can be updated by visiting Windows update.
Drivers by finding out the make and model of your motherboard, video card, soundcard etc., visiting each manufacturers website, and downloading the latest drivers. Then installing them.
:)
Originally posted by LTJBukem@14 November 2003 - 00:33
Are you taking the piss out of me?:lol:
DirectX can be updated by visiting Windows update.
Drivers by finding out the make and model of your motherboard, video card, soundcard etc., visiting each manufacturers website, and downloading the latest drivers. Then installing them.
:)
how do i find out the make and models of my motherboard, video card, and soundcard? is it in my computer?
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