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    msconfig in windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by randallrivy11, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. randallrivy11

    randallrivy11 Notebook Consultant

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    would it hurt anything if i go in to msconfig and turn off everything in startup?
     
    randallrivy11, Jan 17, 2010
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Some things may not fully work (like the touchpad) and other things (antivirus) you want running at startup. But generally, no, nothing terrible can happen if you disable everything from running at startup, especially since you can just re-enable it again.
     
    Lithus, Jan 17, 2010
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    randallrivy11 Notebook Consultant

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    that kool thought it might free up some ram as far as norton i think it slows a system down to much thats one reason why i havent activated it on this one yet
     
    randallrivy11, Jan 17, 2010
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    If it's Norton 2009 or 2010, you'll be fine. It's very light.
     
    booboo12, Jan 17, 2010
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