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How to Speed Up Windows Boot Time



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One of the questions I am often asked is how to speed up the time it takes Windows to load or boot. There are a variety of factors (both hardware and software) involved in lowering the amount of time it takes for Windows to load. I will go over most of these ways in this page starting with changes in the system BIOS and moving onward from there.All of these changes are optional, and do not need to be carried out. Instead, they are offered as suggestions to try to lower the time it takes for Windows to boot. Some of these changes are very advanced and should only be attempted if you are comfortable with making the changes and have your data backed up.


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System BIOS Changes One of the first places to help speed boot time in Windows is to make some simple changes to the system BIOS. The BIOS or Basic Input/Output System is a set of instructions and commands built into the motherboard that allows the computer to know what type of hardware is connected and how to communicate with that hardware. You'll first have to gain access to the BIOS setup screen to make any changes.

Do not make changes to the system settings in the BIOS lightly, one mistake can render the computer unbootable and cause more problems than its worth. For this reason, do not attempt making changes to the system BIOS unless you are willing to accept the risk along with it. With that said, you'll want to follow the directions below and make some simple changes to speed up the boot process.


1) You must start with the computer completely off, not in sleep or hibernation mode. Then turn the computer on.
2) Enter the system BIOS screen by the manufacturers suggestion. Depending on the computer, this may involve pressing the DEL key, pressing F1, Pressing F10, holding down CTRL-ALT-S, or a variety of other keystrokes to get to the BIOS screen.

3) Once in the BIOS setup, look for a BOOT menu and select it with your keyboard arrow keys, Tab, and Enter.
4) In most modern BIOS screens, you'll find an option for Quick Boot. Enable this to skip memory tests and other minor Power On Self Tests (POST).
5) Find an option for Boot Device Priority next, and change the first boot device to be the hard drive. Changing this option will speed up the boot process, but it will also not allow the computer to boot from a floppy disk or CD-ROM. If booting from anything other than the hard drive is important to you, please skip this step. If later on, you need to boot from a CD-ROM, simply re-enter the BIOS setup and make the CD-ROM the first boot device.
6) Choose the option to Exit and Save Changes and the computer will reboot.There are other options in the BIOS to speed up boot time such as choosing the exact settings for your hard drive, and disabling AUTO DETECT of hard drives and other media.
However I am skipping those changes and leaving them for a later discussion. Changes to Windows SettingsThe next group of changes to consider will be to the many Windows settings. We will use a handy tool called the System Configuration Utility to accomplish most of these changes. Follow the steps below to open and use this tool.Startup Tab Changes1) Click on Start, Run and type MSCONFIG and press Enter2) Click on the STARTUP tab in the System Configuration Utility to view all the items that begin on Startup.
Each item on the Startup tab that is checked loads immediately after Windows starts.


If there are lots of items here, this will slow down the boot time for Windows considerably. Each of these items can be toggled on or off simply by using the checkmark box to the left of the item. The column directly to right of the checkmark is the Name of the program, while the next column over is the location on the hard drive or other device of the file. Finally the last column shows where in the computer the file is started from. This location could be in the registry as is the case with all the locations that begin with HKLM or HKCU, or it could be in the Windows Startup folder found under ALL PROGRAMS in Windows XP.You can examine each of these startup items and uncheck any that are not necessary. How do you know which ones are not necessary? Well, in most computer configurations, you'll want drivers running for your graphics or video controller and sound card, and most likely an anti virus and firewall running. Other start up items are usually extras that could be eliminated from boot up.

To discover what a particular item is used for, jot down the name for the item and go over to a site called Process Library, type in the name of the process and click Find. This is a very handy tool for discovering which start up items are truly needed.When you are done modifying the check marks to the Start up tab, click OK and you'll be asked to reboot the system.Windows Services Changes Once the computer is rebooted, click on Start, Run and type MSCONFIG and press Enter again. This will reopen the System Configuration Utility.


Click on the Services tab, then click on the option at the bottom called "Hide All Microsoft Services" to see what unnecessary Windows services are running that can be removed. Generally speaking, you want services related to your video/sound cards and antivirus or firewall programs left running. Other services may not be essential and can be removed. Remember to only remove unessential services or you risk experiencing boot problems. Use Google to search for information on unfamiliar services. Another good resource is Black Viper's Strange Services page.Hardware Changes to Increase Boot TimeAdding more Memory (RAM)Other than upgrading the motherboard and CPU, you can generally increase the amount of RAM in your computer to make it load programs and applications faster and provide a more enjoyable computing experience. You'll want to check your motherboard to make sure you have available slots and the maximum amount of RAM you can add to your particular motherboard.Replacing your Hard Drive with a Faster RPM DriveIf you have a slower hard drive such as a 5400 RPM or slower, you may want to consider upgrading to a faster 7200 RPMhard drive. The difference in RPM speed will generally be quite noticeable. Changing to Static IPIf your computer is connected to a local area network that you control and you have a DHCP server enabled on your router, during the boot process the computer queries the network to valid IP address. You can shave seconds off your boot time by assigning a valid IP address to your computer instead of using DHCP to assign it. To setup a Static IP for your computer, follow these directions.1) Click on Start, Run2) Type NCPA.CPL and press Enter to open the Network Connection Control Panel3) Right-click on the Local Area Connection and choose Properties4) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties5) You should see a screen similar to the one below. Fill in your static IP, subnet, default gateway, and DNS server information and click OK.

If you aren't sure of your IP ranges on your router, consult your router manual or a friend that is more knowledgeable in networking terminology.

Again, this is an optional item and does not necessarily need to be accomplished. Using DHCP is fine, although you sacrifice a few seconds for an IP to be assigned to from the network.Switching from Master/Slave to Cable SelectIn a recent article, I talk about how changing the configuration on the hard drive from Master to Cable Select reduced the boot time on this particular machine by 2 minutes.Other Windows Performance TipsReduce the Number of Fonts installedEvery font that is installed in Windows has to load when Windows starts. The more fonts you have installed, the slower Windows loads. Although you can safely have around 1000 fonts loaded in Windows, I like to keep my font list closer to 300-500 or fewer if possible. There are certain fonts that are definitely required by Windows, so be careful in removing any fonts from your computer unless you know they are not needed. Fonts such as Verdana,Arial,Trebuchet, Tahoma, Tahoma, Times New Roman, MS Sans Serif, and Courier New should be left on your system. Follow the directions below to remove extra fonts from Windows XP.

1) Open My Computer
2) Double-click on Drive C
3) Click on File, New Folder and title it Fonts Backup
4) Double-click on the Windows folder to open it
5) Double-click on the Fonts folder
6) Highlight the fonts you wish to remove, click on Edit and choose COPY
7) Navigate back to the C:\Fonts Backup folder and PASTE these fonts into your backup folder
8) Return to the Fonts Folder and right-click on any fonts you previously copied to the backup folder, then choose Delete.
If you accidentally removed a font, simply reverse the procedure by copying and pasting the font back into the Windows\Fonts folder. Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, and DefragPerforming regular hard drive maintenance on your computer every few months will not only catch problems before they cause serious damage but also make your hard drive run at its optimal level. Follow these instructions to clean up the drive and defrag it.
1) Open My Computer
2) Right-click on the hard drive usually Drive C
3) Click on the Tools tab
4) Under Error Checking, click on Check Now. Optionally, you may want to check the boxes to "Automatically Fix File Errors" and "Scan For and Attempt Recovery for Bad Sectors"
5) Next, click on the General tab and click on Disk Cleanup.
After the computer calculates the amount of files to remove, place a checkmark next to the type of files you wish to remove and click Ok. Read the descriptions for each type of file to determine if you should delete it.
6) Finally, click on the Tools tab again and under Defragmentation click Defragment Now
7) Click on the hard drive you wish to defrag, click on Analyze and then click on Defragment. This process may take some time to complete.Virus/Spyware ScansFinally, you'll want to complete a thorough virus and spyware scan of your system.


I recommend running an online virus scan first, then a check for spyware.


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Using a Different Antivirus, Firewall, or AntiSpyware ProgramIf your computer is still running slow after changing and checking all of these options, it might be time to use a different program for antivirus, firewall, or antispyware security. A blog on the net called The PC Spy has a graph displaying the boot delay time from most of the popular products on the market including Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, ZoneAlarm, and more. Not surprisingly, Symantec's Internet Security products top the list with a 40+ % boot delay, followed by Panda Antivirus, and Zone Alarm. So, while these products may help prevent infections and attacks, they also are contributing greatly to the slowdown your computer is experiencing. Avast, AVG, NOD32, and others perform much better according to this chart.Tips or MythsThere are other miscellanous tips on the web that may help speed up the Windows boot time, but there are also some very controversial ones. Emptying the Windows Prefetch FolderThe Prefetch folder found at C:\WINDOWS\PREFETCH is often a source of controversy concerning its effect on boot time. This folder preloads some applications to enable faster opening of the most used programs. There are tips on the web that point to changing a registry value or emptying the prefetch folder will improve boot time. From my experience, deleting the contents of the prefetch folder DOES NOT improve boot time and only slows the time required to open programs. There is a limit to how many items will be loaded into the folder so it doesn't get overloaded, so why would anyone empty this folder when its purpose is to speed up loading of applications. You can read more about the Prefetch Myth on XP Myths.

Disable the Windows Boot LogoMany sites recommend disabling the animated Windows boot logo to help speed up the time it takes to boot. Although it may decrease the time by a couple seconds, the anxiety caused by facing a blank screen and wondering if Windows has stalled or froze during bootup outweighs the second or two you may save. Although if you wish to disable the Windows boot logo, follow these steps:1) Click on Start, Run and type MSCONFIG and press Enter2) Click on the BOOT.INI tab3) Click the NOGUIBOOT checkbox and click OK4) Reboot the computerUsing BootVisWhen Windows XP first came out, Microsoft had a utility called BootVis, which was a performance tracing tool that Microsoft developed from software developers and system designers. It was used to identify performance issues while developing new PC products, but is no longer distributed. Microsoft states on their web page for BootVis"Please note that Bootvis.exe is not a tool that will improve boot/resume performance for end users. Contrary to some published reports, Bootvis.exe cannot reduce or alter a system's boot or resume performance. The boot optimization routines invoked by Bootvis.exe are built into Windows XP.

These routines run automatically at pre-determined times as part of the normal operation of the operating system."I personally have tried Bootvis and saw a couple seconds improvement on overall boot time, but nothing extreme in lowering overall bootup speed.ConclusionAlthough I tried to include as much information as possible in this article, I have intentionally left some tips, hacks, and changes out. The basic steps in this article should improve your system boot up time considerably which in turn should give you a happier computing experience.



How to Fix Windows Vista Update Error 80244019


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Error 80244019 When Updating Windows Vista
A machine came into my shop the other day with a very strange error. Among other things, the owner could not run Windows Update and complete an update of Windows Vista. Every time the update would fail with Error 80244019. This error message indicates there is a problem reaching the update server, however this explanation does not make sense since other computers on my network including another Vista machine can access the Internet and update properly.First of all, you want to make sure your computer can reach the Internet and view other web pages. Open a web browser and go to a website listed in your favorites or type a website URL into the address bar of your browser and verify that you can load a web page. If you can, please skip down this page to the section entitled DNSChanger Trojan.
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Troubleshooting a Dead Network ConnectionIf you cannot open a web page on your computer or reach the Internet, you'll want to follow this outline to narrow the problem and get yourself back online. This information is the same basic info that I recommend for the dreaded Limited or No Connectivity issues as well. Check the following issues.1) Your Network or DSL router may have bad or missing information.




Powercycle your router and/or rebuild the configuration in your router. 2) Double-check your cabling to the computer. Make sure you have the correct type of cabling, straight-through CAT 5 or possibly a crossover cable. Try another cable or test the cable to make sure its working properly. 3) Check your network card to make sure its configured correctly and working properly. Many times setting the network card to 10Mbps/Full Duplex will solve this issue. To do this, open Control Panel, System, Device Manager. Go to the properties of the Network card, click on the Advanced tab and find the Link Speed and Duplex section. Change it from Auto Detect to 10Mbps/Full Duplex. 4) Check and test your firewall. Your firewall, especially if its a software firewall like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Norton Firewall or something else could be blocking the connection. Disable your firewall and test the connection.




You may have to resolve the problem by even uninstalling and reinstalling the firewall. 5) Check your IP address assignments and workgroup settings in the computer for accuracy. Statically assign IPs to the computers in your network. 6) Reset your TCP/IP stack by downloading and running WinsockXPFix.exe a Visual Basic program designed to fix corrupted TCP/IP issues, host file problems and a variety of other connectivity issues.If these steps do not resolve the issue, please proceed. On many sites on the web, there was a solution posted that referenced a registry entry located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU. From my investigation this registry entry generally does not exist and therefore does not fix the problem. However, in a few cases, the system has been infected with the DNSChanger trojan. DNSChanger TrojanOne of the most common problems associated with Windows Vista Update Error 80244019 is the DNSChanger Trojan. You'll recognize this trojan by checking the DNS server assignments on the computer that does not update. Do this by following these steps.1) In Windows Vista, click on the Windows orb2) Click in the Search box and type CMD and press Enter3) At the command prompt, type IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter4) You should be presented with the bunch of information, find the section for your Internet connection. It may be entitled Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection or something similar.5) Find the DNS Server section and double-check the numbers. Usually the DNS is a local IP like 192.168.0.1 or it could be a statically assigned IP from your ISP.




If the DNS numbers are remotely similar to the following IPs then you have the DNSChanger trojan. These IPs originate in Europe.85.255.113.122 85.255.112.83 85.255.116.14885.255.112.2236) Type Exit at the command prompt to close it Easiest Way to Remove the DNSChanger TrojanIf the DNSChanger trojan is on your computer chances are you may be infected with more viruses or trojans. One of my favorite programs for finding these problems is MalwareBytes Anti-Malware. Its a relatively new anti-spyware type program but definitely one of the best. In fact the author created the removal tool for the About:Blank hijacker a few years ago.Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware by clicking on the link below. Save the file to your desktop. When the download completes, double-click on the file and install it. Then run an update and start a full scan of your computer. If you use MalwareBytes Anti-Malware to scan your computer, you'll find information in the log file similar to the following if the DNS Changer trojan is found.




Registry Data Items Infected:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148 85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{806586a1-a695-45bb-9075-88b9ef4addf6}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148,85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148 85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{806586a1-a695-45bb-9075-88b9ef4addf6}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148,85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148 85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{806586a1-a695-45bb-9075-88b9ef4addf6}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148,85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet004\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148 85.255.112.223 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet004\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{806586a1-a695-45bb-9075-88b9ef4addf6}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.116.148,85.255.112.223 ->



Quarantined and deleted successfully.After removing the infections and rebooting your computer, go back to Windows Updates and try to download your updates. Everything should work now.

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