Yes , here's a link

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_vista.htmlHow long ago did you install the HP printer? usually software from HP slows down the computer, especially digital imaging monitor. WHat happened to me was that (mine being wireless) every time I had turned the computer on it would take like 30 seconds to search for the printer on the network.Karnac -
Thanks for the link I will use it. Bob


Iamtonsoffun247 -
I connected the HP printer after I took the full factory restart, which was 2 or 3 weeks ago. It might have been about this time that I noticed the slowdown. Is there any way I can change HP looking for the printer? Thanks Bob


Karnac -
A couple of days ago you gave me this link: "netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_vista.html". I ran it. When I got the "Security Configuration" panel I found only 10 items listed. The first 3 appeared to be identical: "Intel(R()com". I eliminated the first 2. This put them last with the date that they were disabled. It did not appear to have changed the time for the computer to get on line at start up. As I said all other times appear normal. Any other suggestions? BobWhen you type msconfig in the run box, the system configuration window opens and there are several tabs....the Startup tab is the one you want.....then uncheck the programs you don't reguire at startup...this will speed up your startup. I have 2 startup items checked.....my firewall and my antivirus......all other boxes are unchecked......I open other programs as I require them.

You can also Click the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open and delete any programs you don't need at startup.Karnac -
OK I got to the systems configuration and unchecked all the programs but two: Avast antivirus & Super antispyware. That did not make any difference. I have now returned to all of them checked. Maybe there is something wrong some place and not in the start up. I am not going to fight this but if you have any other suggestions I will try them. To review: When I PRESS the POWER button the monitor lights up after 40 seconds. Then it takes another 1 minute and 45 seconds for the red check mark to LEAVE the internet icon so I can use the internet. Thanks for all the help you have given me. BobMake sure you have your firewall on....Have a look and see if you are due for a defrag....you say they are all checked now.....did you click apply and reboot?........they should not return ,, only the checked programs should be therehi karnac , i did as you said in your post below took 6 out how do i find out what the rest are , also why are a lot of the ones below ticked but also stopped , these are the only questions i'll ask don't want to open a new post up , harry
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When you type msconfig in the run box, the system configuration window opens and there are several tabs....the Startup tab is the one you want.....then uncheck the programs you don't reguire at startup...this will speed up your startup. I have 2 startup items checked.....my firewall and my antivirus......all other boxes are unchecked......I open other programs as I require them.

You can also Click the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open and delete any programs you don't need at


[attachment deleted by admin]Harry, you're in the wrong Tab....you want StartUp.....not Servicesjust looking in there i'll start my own topic under " system config " in other if you want to look at it , harry