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Old 10-18-2005, 03:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Vaio A295hp slow

I have had my Vaio A295hp for a few months now and it is very slow on start up, I realise that alot of the pre installed progs are un needed. How can I get my laptop to work faster.
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Old 10-18-2005, 05:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Go to start an run and type msconfig and hit enter. Now go to the startup tab and uncheck the unneeded programs.
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Cheers but still slow to start

Ive removed progs from start up screen but still takes along time for laptop to start.
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Old 10-24-2005, 06:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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It may be a good idea to go to our security section and let them take a look at hijack this logs from your computer. The instructions are in the top of the Hijack this forum.
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