Reduce Boot Time
Mar 19, 2007I have a win xp comp
1100MHZ
256RAM
It takes 2mins 20secs to load up which is really annoying.
I need to know a good software o something i can do with my computer so my boot time reduces.
I have a win xp comp
1100MHZ
256RAM
It takes 2mins 20secs to load up which is really annoying.
I need to know a good software o something i can do with my computer so my boot time reduces.
How can I reduce my long boot up time (5 minutes) for a workstation running on Win XP.
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