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Slow computer boot times are an indication that something is not quite right. There are several possibilities and the obvious ones are the best to target first. You can eliminate the easiest reasons for a slow computer boot time one by one until you find the cause. This is actually easier than it sounds.

The number of startup items will affect your computer, and if there are an excessive number, slow computer boot times will usually result. The startup items are those little programs that start up with the computer. They run in the background performing all kinds of useful tasks. Many of them are essential, but some may just be useful and not really necessary.

With a modern computer running Windows XP of Vista you can see all the startup programs by going to Start, Run and entering MSCONFIG in the box. This will open the System Configuration Utility and under the Startup tab you can see all the startup items.

Each of the startup items will likely have a tick in the box on the left hand side, meaning that it is included in the startup. To stop a program starting up with the computer, simply uncheck it and click OK. Be careful though, make sure that a program starting up with the computer is an optional choice before de-selecting it, and not needed for proper functioning of the system.

Another possible reason for a slow computer boot up is the number of shortcut icon on the desktop. If you have one for every program installed, and you have many programs installed, this will slow down the boot time considerably.

The computer has a lot of work to do, finding each icon and program that's associated with it. Besides, all the installed programs can be accessed from the Start, All Programs menu, so you don't need a shortcut on the desktop.

The registry can be responsible for slow computer boot times. Every time you install a program, or uninstall one, the registry has to record the action. Over time it can get corrupted or may contain information that is no longer relevant. Defragmenting the registry and rebuilding it can work wonders on your entire computer's functionality, making slow computer boot times a thing of the past.

Fragmented files on you hard disk can lead to slow computer boot up times. When files are split over several sections of the hard disk, it takes the computer much longer to go out and collect them all to make sense.

The simple answer is a defragment the hard disk. This is painless, though it can take a while. You computer will already have the software to do this, so it makes a lot of sense to do it whenever it becomes necessary.

One other possible reason for slow computer boot times is that you have picked up a virus, or spyware, or malware of some kind. You will need to scan all your drives with suitable software (many of the best programs are available free), and get rid of anything nasty that the software finds. Slow computer boot times needn't slow down your life. There are plenty of ways to get back up to speed again.

Slow Computer Problems Tip #1

Check your internet cache. Not only does every single page you look at on the internet get stored into a history folder in the depths of your computer, but every single part of those pages gets saved as a separate file in what is known as the cache folder. Yes, every single tiny graphic gets stored in its own file. That green dot that repeats twelve times as an illustration of bullet points? Twelve separate gif files in your cache. Make sure you clean out the cache often.

Slow Computer Problems Tip #2

Ad ware is the devil. Ad ware can be attached to your computer by any number of sites (though it is most famously used by sites of an "adult" nature). This ad ware keeps track of where you go online like a cookie does, but ad ware is typically a covert program that slows down the computer to make it easier to track where you go. Run a spy ware or ad aware program on a regular basis to keep these programs and files at bay.

Slow Computer Problems Tip #3

Defragment your hard drive regularly. Sometimes parts of your files get corrupted. The more files that are corrupted or "fragmented," the more slowly your computer will run. A defragmentation of your hard drive should be done on a regular basis. It is a long process, so the defragmenting program is best run overnight.