When your computer starts, it loads lots of applications and services. Some of these applications are actually listed in the Start Menu’s Programs list! To find them and delete them, follow these instructions:
- Click Start and go to ‘All Programs’.
- Go to the folder named ‘Startup’.
- In here you will see a list of applications. Work out which ones you want to delete.
- Right click the one you want to delete, and then click ‘Delete’.
- If asked to confirm, click Yes.
- Now go back and do it for the rest of the unwanted startup applications.
The deleted items will end up in your recycle bin, so if you accidentally deleted something you need you can restore it from there. 
Computer Optimisation
Protect your computer from viruses!
Unfortunately, one of the most common problems that home users experience is virus and spyware infections. Getting rid of these infections can be a pain in the behind, but rest assured there’s lots of ammunition for you to use.
The best way to remove an infection is to not get one in the first place. Read up on how to protect your computer from viruses and spyware.
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Computer DIY, Computer Optimisation, Security
Your computer keeps track of everywhere you go. It keeps a history of every webpage you visit, and if you visit lots of webpages it can severely impact your computer’s performance.
Whether you want to clear your browsing history because it’s causing your computer to run slowly, or because you’ve been looking at wedding rings – it’s a task easily achieved in most browsers.
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Browsers, Computer DIY, Computer Optimisation, Security
Here are several things you can do to make sure you computer is working as efficiently as it can. The more efficient your computer works, the less time it’ll spend working, and the quicker tasks will be completed.
Note that to speed up your computer, you may have to mix any number of the solutions. I’m starting with the most innocent causes of a slow computer, read over them all to see which you think you should try first. Some of these solutions costs, but are a wise investment over all.
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Computer DIY, Computer Optimisation
There’s nothing more frustrating than a slow PC grinding its cogs while you wait to check your bank balance before you leave for work in the morning. Clicking Internet Explorer and waiting 30 seconds for the application to load begs for justification as to why you spent $400 on that computer in the first place – wouldn’t it be quicker to just drive to the bank? It could certainly be less stressful.
There is an epidemic of slow computer syndrome, it’s caused primarily by the constant bulky packages we install as consumers. Buy a printer, install the drivers – and the boat load of sofware that comes with it. Even Windows is bloated full of useful tools that you’ll probably never use.
So I want to focus on how to speed up your machine, or rather stop it from running so slowly. We’ll be looking at how you can reduce your computer’s work load, and give your computer more resources to help it better manage the work load it has.
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