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  1. 13 Aug 2012 #1


    calmat

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    slow start up

    hi everyone

    I have quite a few icons on my desktop, could this be the cause of a slow start up
    and if so can i stop all these programmes from starting up in the background.
    Do i have to have all these icons on desktop can they betaken off.

    regards calmat


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  2. 13 Aug 2012 #2
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    Re: slow start up

    Cal,
    Yes too many desktop icons can cause slow startup.
    You can put the icons (if shortcuts) in documents if you wish.
    If you do a clean boot you may be able to descrease the boot time.
    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup - Windows 7 Forums
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  3. 13 Aug 2012 #3


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    Re: slow start up

    hi rich

    thanks for your help much appreciated

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