Computer start up and opening word

[Rookie]

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I am running XP on a Gateway laptop and it takes for ever to start up both my
computer and word. On the computer side I gone into start/msconfig/startup/
and have limited about everything I feel comfortabel with. On word I have no
idea why its slow to open. Can anyone help???

Thanks

 

[Guest]

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Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com

Rename Normal.dot.

Good Luck!
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How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

 

[Guest]

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How long is it since you last defragmented your disk?
Maybe it is very fragmented and thus the long starting times.

"Rookie" <helpme@cox.net> wrote in message
news:BF033DF5-E7EC-498C-B5EA-0657E0B514D0@microsoft.com...
> I am running XP on a Gateway laptop and it takes for ever to start up both
my
> computer and word. On the computer side I gone into
start/msconfig/startup/
> and have limited about everything I feel comfortabel with. On word I have
no
> idea why its slow to open. Can anyone help???
>
> Thanks
>