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    Acer 5536 SLOW start up

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rosy6271, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. rosy6271

    rosy6271 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just recently purchased an Acer Aspire 5536-5883 with Vista. The problem is that it srtarts up kinda slowly. Could this be due to the endless amount of unneeded programs? If so, what can I safely remove?

    Also, HOW do I remove items from just the start up? I seem to have forgotten. :(

    Thank you.
     
    rosy6271, Jul 27, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What counts as a "slow" start up?
     
    Shyster1, Jul 27, 2009
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    1) Control Panel >> Program & Features >>
    2) Run "msconfig" >> Startup

    It uses an AMD CPU so you might want to try undervolting using K10stat if it is too hot.
     
    weinter, Jul 27, 2009
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, there's something called "trial and error" which I find really works when it comes to diagnosing and fixing computer issues.
    Especially since you've got System Restore backing you up, and those recovery DVDs you burned (I hope). There's also an option within Acer eRecovery to burn a Drivers & Applications disc that will contain all the programs your computer came with - you could use that to reinstall something you shouldn't have removed.
     
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    To my good fortune, my laptop doesnt run too hot. :)

    Thanks for the startup information! Thats what I was looking for.
     
    rosy6271, Jul 29, 2009
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