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XPS M1530 Vista Startup
Hello, I just got my new XPS M1530 with the "Best" configuration. 3Gig ram 250HD etc. My question is what do you guys turn off at the startup menu (and is this done like in XP through MSCONFIG)? Or what do you have running in the taskbar? Even with a lot of memory, large hard drive and fast processor, it still seems a bit slow at startup. Any suggestions on stuff to uninstall or turnoff at startup? Thanks Deano
realadry
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January 15th, 2008 12:00
Message Edited by realadry on 01-15-2008 03:22 PM
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January 15th, 2008 15:00
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January 15th, 2008 15:00
I also uninstall things like Google Desktop that I don't use.
Readyboost probably won't benefit you seeing as you have 3GB of ram and even the 5400rpm HDD is pretty quick.
If you do use it make sure you use an enhanced for Readyboost memory stick or very fast SD card as using a standard SD memory card can actually significantly reduce system performance as it pauses to read/write from the card. Windows will always test if your device is fast enough to support readyboost before letting you use it but enhanced for readyboost usb sticks are much better as they are optimised for random access where as SD cards are usually optimised for sequential write which is what is needed for photo cameras and other devices so don't perform as well. The advantage of the SD card is that it doesn't stick out of the side of your laptop but in general on your set up I wouldn't recommend it.
Best course is disable any apps you don't need. Tell windows sidebar not to start with windows and then only start it when you need/want it and maybe consider installing Service Pack 1 (see my forum post about this).
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January 15th, 2008 17:00
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