Startup Cleaning In Vista

Windows Vista is a very popular operating system which was introduced after Microsoft released Windows XP. It requires steeper minimum and recommended system requirements than Windows XP. Just as with another operating system, there will be a lag experienced by the users, due to the presence of too many programs installed in the system. This can especially slow down at startup, because of the large number of programs, processes and services being launched when you switch on the system.

Another cause for concern are fragmented hard disks, outdated software and hardware drivers, viruses and spyware and a lack of memory all which contribute to the Vista problems in startup and decrease the overall system performance. Choosing to remove unnecessary programs during startup can significantly increase the system performance. It can be done using the following instructions.

Removing unnecessary programs in startup:

• Click on the Start option in the left bottom corner of your desktop. A pop-up menu will appear; type defender in the Start Search field.
• Click on the Tools option then click on Software Explorer.
• Select the Show for all users button in the lower left corner.
• A list of all programs listed in the left column. Examine all the programs and select the programs you want to remove. Select Disable then click Yes to verify. Repeat for all unwanted programs.

Removing Unnecessary Services:

• Click on Start and type Services in the Start Search field. Press the Enter key.
• Right click on the first services then select Properties.
• Examine the selected service and select Manual in the Startup type drop-down menu if you no longer wish to avail that service.
• Click Apply then Ok. Repeat the procedure for all services you do not need.

Checking for Performance Issues:

• Click on Start then type performance in the Start Search field. Select Performance Information and Tools.
• Select Advanced Tools in the left column. Examine the Vista problems that are reported and make necessary corrections.
• Click the back arrow button and return to the Advanced Tools screen.
• Select Generate a System Health Report, which provides Warnings. Select the related diagnosis and correct the problem.

Restart the computer to see the changes in your system’s performance. Cleaning up the startup process is very beneficial to the system, and should be done a regular basis to keep the system operating at maximum efficiency. If you have queries, you can contact Microsoft tech support to satisfy your doubts about Windows Vista.