Tips For Windows Start

Specialist software like a registry cleaner is required so that some of the Windows tips could be followed. But some tips could be done with the help of tools provided by Windows.

Before starting to follow the tips in the given list, youll certainly want to ensure that you can revert to your current position. This is crucial to deal with the situation if anything goes wrong. You can make sure that you reach the initial point by setting up System Restore Point.

You can initiate the process with the easy stuff

Are all those fonts that have been installed by various programs used by you really required? In case they arent, then you should remove the fonts that are of no use.

Take help of free font manager to complete this task.

Several programs start up with a computer system when it starts.

Some of the applications like your antivirus and firewall will be welcomed.

But other applications come under a yourself category. The reason for keeping them in the yourself category is that you want these applications always available ready for use instead of starting them.

Applications like iTunes, Skype, an instant messenger service, webcam software and Adobe Acrobat reader update service as well as a keylogger installed by you to check the naughty activities of your kids.

You may prefer that these applications will always remain available for use.

Some of the applications could be seen at the bottom of the screen near the clock. Other programs wil hide away and show only upon checking the Task Manager.

Msconfig program that comes with Windows can be used to check them and dump them. Startup tab will dispay the entire list of autoloading programs which start at the time when the system boots up.

However, the major problem of Msconfig is that it never gives detailed information. Therefore, you should do thorough research yourself to find out whether your computer actually needs applications listed in it or they are merely nice to have applications.

Next, there is the Windows Registry.

It serves as a dumping ground and storage area by all the programs.

Windows Registry apparently stores each and everything.

It is the place where the last opened files are stored. Windows Registry has the size and starup position of user’s favorite programs. Like too much fonts reduce the loading process of the computer, keeping too much things (that too of no use) in the registry also does the same and you will never get a fast Windows Vista.

Even though it is feasible to clean up Windows registry through built-in Regedit program (similar steps are to be followed as in case of Msconfig), you need great tolerance level. In case you take any wrong step, Windows will mess up or even stop working. Hence, let the software to perform the task.