>
> Time to learn to properly maintain it and do a little cleanup.
>
> A lot of a computer's speed comes down to perception really. It can be
> helped with faster hardware - but sooner or later - you might get used to
> the new speed as well. Perhaps if you added more memory? Freed up some
> HDD space?
>
> For the future - you and your friend may want to print and review this.
> It may take some initial time to do - but if your friend had read and
> followed it a year ago (or less) - they would likely not be in the
> situation they are now. :-(
>
> Microsoft has these suggestions for Protecting your computer from the
> various things that could happen to you/it:
>
> Protect your PC
>
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/
>
> Outfitting an XP computer for the Net
>
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/xppc.mspx
>
> Getting started with a new PC
>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/yournewpc.mspx
>
> Although those tips are fantastic, there are many things you should
> know above and beyond that. Below I have detailed out many tips
> that can not only help you clean-up a problem PC but keep it clean,
> secure and running at its best.
>
> I know this text can seem intimidating - it is quite long and a lot
> to take in for a novice - however I can assure you that one pass
> through this list and you will understand your computer and the
> options available to you for protecting your data much better -
> and that the next time you go through these steps, the time it
> takes will be greatly reduced - since many things can be setup
> to automatically protect you.
>
> Let's take the cleanup/securing of your computer step-by-step.
> Yes, it will take up some of your time - but consider what you use
> your computer for and how much you would dislike it if all of your
> stuff on your computer went away because you did not "feel like"
> performing some simple maintenance tasks - think of it like taking
> out your garbage, collecting and sorting your postal mail, paying
> your bills on time, etc.
>
> Now is a great time to point you to one of the easiest ways to find
> information on problems you may be having and solutions others have found:
>
> Search using Google!
>
http://www.google.com/
> (How-to:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/basics.html )
>
>
> Now, let's go through some maintenance first that should only have to be
> done once (for the most part):
>
> Tip (1):
> Locate all of the software you have installed on your computer.
> (the installation media - CDs, downloaded files, etc)
> Collect these CD/DVDs and files together in a central and safe
> place along with their CD keys and such. Make backups of these
> installation media sets using your favorite copying method (CD/DVD Burner
> and application, Disk copier, etc.) You'll be glad to know that if you
> have a CD/DVD burner, you may be able to use a free application to make a
> duplicate copy of your CDs. One such application is ISORecorder:
>
> ISORecorder page (with general instructions on use):
>
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
>
> More full function applications (free) for CD/DVD burning would be:
>
> CDBurnerXP Pro
>
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
>
> DeepBurner Free
>
http://www.deepburner.com/
>
> ImgBurn (burn ISO images)
>
http://www.imgburn.com/
>
> Final Burner Free
>
http://www.protectedsoft.com/descr_fb.php
>
> BWGBurn
>
http://sourceforge.net/projects/bwgburn
>
> BurnAware FREE Edition
>
http://www.glorylogic.com/
>
> Another Option would be to search the web with
Pricewatch.com or
>
Dealsites.net and find deals on Products like Ahead Nero and/or Roxio.
>
> Ahead Nero
>
http://www.nero.com/
>
> Roxio Easy Media Creator
>
http://www.roxio.com/
>
> Tip (2):
> Empty your Temporary Internet Files and shrink the size it stores to a
> size between 128MB and 256MB..
>
> - Open ONE copy of Internet Explorer.
> - Select TOOLS -> Internet Options.
> - Under the General tab in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, do the
> following:
> - Click on "Delete Cookies" (click OK)
> - Click on "Settings" and change the "Amount of disk space to use:" to
> something between 128MB and 256MB.
> - Click OK.
> - Click on "Delete Files" and select to "Delete all offline contents"
> (the checkbox) and click OK. (If you had a LOT, this could take 2-10
> minutes or more.)
> - Once it is done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, re-open Internet
> Explorer.
>
> Tip (3):
> If things are running a bit sluggish and/or you have an older system
> (1.8GHz or less and less than 512MB RAM) then you may want to look into
> tweaking the performance by turning off some of the 'resource hogging'
> Windows XP "prettifications". The fastest method is:
>
> Control Panel --> System --> Advanced tab --> Performance section,
> Settings button. Then choose "adjust for best performance" and you
> now have a Windows 2000/98 look which turned off most of the annoying
> "prettifications" in one swift action. You can play with the last
> three checkboxes to get more of an XP look without many of the
> other annoyances. You could also grab and install/use one
> (or more) of the Microsoft Powertoys - TweakUI in particular:
>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
>
> Another viable (decently inexpensive) option is to increase the amount
> of memory (RAM) your computer has. You can get an idea of what you
> need by visiting:
>
> Crucial Memory AdvisorT Tool
>
http://www.crucial.com/
>
> Then either buy direct from there or write down the specs you get and
> visit:
http://www.pricewatch.com/ and locate the best price on what you
> need. 512MB up to 1GB total memory should be more than enough for
> the normal home user.
>
> Tip (4):
> Understanding what a good password might be is vital to your
> personal and system security. You may think you do not need to password
> your home computer, as you may have it in a locked area (your home) where
> no one else has access to it. Remember, however, you aren't always
> "in that locked area" when using your computer online - meaning you likely
> have usernames and passwords associated with web sites and the likes that
> you would prefer other people do not discover/use. This is why you should
> understand and utilize good passwords.
>
> Good passwords are those that meet these general rules
> (mileage may vary):
>
> Passwords should contain at least six characters, and the character
> string should contain at least three of these four character types:
> - uppercase letters
> - lowercase letters
> - numerals
> - nonalphanumeric characters (e.g., *, %%, &, !, :)
>
> Passwords should not contain your name/username.
> Passwords should be unique to you and easy to remember.
>
> One method many people are using today is to make up a phrase that
> describes a point in their life and then turning that phrase into their
> password by using only certain letters out of each word in that phrase.
> It's much better than using your birthday month/year or your anniversary
> in a pure sense. For example, let's say my phrase is:
> 'Great Thanksgiving in 2007!'
> I could come up with this password from that:
> 'Gr8Thanksgiving2007!'
>
> The password tip is in the one time section, but I highly
> recommend you periodically change your passwords. The suggested time
> varies, but I will throw out a 'once in every 3 to 6 months for
> every account you have.'
>
> Also - many people complain that they just cannot remember the passwords
> for all the sites they have - so they choose one password and use it for
> everything. Not a good idea. A much better method would be to use a
> Password Management tool - so you only have to remember one password,
> but it opens an application that stores your username/passwords for
> everything else - plus other valuable information. One that I can
> recommend:
>
> KeePass Password Safe
>
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/
>
> It can even generate passwords for you.
>
>
> Tip (5):
> This tip is also 'questionable' in the one time section; however -
> if properly setup - this one can be pretty well ignored for most people
> after the initial 'fiddle-with' time.
>
> Why you should use a computer firewall..
>
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/firewall/choosing.mspx
>
> You should, in some way, use a firewall. Hardware (like a nice
> Cable Modem/DSL router) or software is up to you. Many use both of
> these. The simplest one to use is the hardware one, as most people
> don't do anything that they will need to configure their NAT device
> for and those who do certainly will not mind fiddling with the equipment
> to make things work for them. Next in the line of simplicity would
> have to be the built-in Windows Firewall of Windows XP. In SP2 it
> is turned on by default. It is not difficult to turn on in any
> case, however:
>
> More information on the Internet Connection Firewall (Pre-SP2):
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320855
>
> Post-SP2 Windows Firewall Information/guidance:
>
http://snipurl.com/atal
>
> The trouble with the Windows Firewall is that it only keeps things
> out. For most people who maintain their system in other ways, this is
> MORE than sufficient. You may feel otherwise. If you want to
> know when one of your applications is trying to obtain access to the
> outside world so you can stop it, then you will have to install a
> third-party application and configure/maintain it. I have compiled a
> list with links of some of the better known/free firewalls you can choose
> from:
>
> Comodo Free Fireall (Free)
>
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
>
> Jetico Personal Firewall (Free)
>
http://www.jetico.com/index.htm#/jpfirewall.htm
>
> Outpost Firewall from Agnitum (Free and up)
>
http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpostfree/
>
> Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) (Free and up)
>
http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html
>
> ZoneAlarm (Free and up)
>
http://www.zonelabs.com/
>
> You should find the right firewall for your situation in that
> list and set it up if you feel the Windows XP firewall is
> insufficient.
>
> Every firewall WILL require some maintenance. Essentially checking for
> patches or upgrades (this goes for hardware and software solutions) is
> the extent of this maintenance - you may also have to configure your
> firewall to allow some traffic depending on your needs.
>
> ** Don't stack the software firewalls! Running more than one software
> firewall will not make you safer - it would possibly negate some
> protection you gleamed from one or the other firewall you run. It is
> fine (and in many ways better) to have the software firewall as well
> as a NAT router.
>
>
> Now that you have some of the more basic things down..
> Let's go through some of the steps you should take periodically to
> maintain a healthy and stable windows computer. If you have not
> done some of these things in the past, they may seem tedious - however,
> they will become routine and some can even be scheduled.
>
>
> Tip (6):
> The system restore feature is only a useful feature if you keep it
> maintained and use it to your advantage. Remember that the system
> restore pretty much tells you in the name what it protects which is
> 'system' files. Your documents, your pictures, your stuff is NOT
> system files - so you should also look into some backup solution.
>
> Whenever you think about it (after doing a once-over on your machine
> once a month or so would be optimal) - clear out your System Restore
> and create a manual restoration point.
>
> 'Why?'
>
> Too many times have I seen the system restore files go corrupt or get
> a virus in them, meaning you could not or did not want to restore from
> them. By clearing it out periodically you help prevent any corruption
> from happening and you make sure you have at least one good "snapshot".
> (*This, of course, will erase any previous restore point you have.*)
>
> - Turn off System Restore.
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405
> - Reboot the Computer.
> - Review the first bullet to turn on System Restore
> - Make a Manual Restoration Point.
>
http://snipurl.com/68nx
>
> Don't want to remove ALL the system restore points? Don't. Simply
> utilize "Disk Cleanup" (
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312) to
> remove all but the last system restore point.
>
> Also - I suggest changing how much space System Restore can utilize.
> When it was first released, Windows XP didn't have to deal with hard
> disk drives of quite the bulk of today's drives. So, it may be a bit
> ambitious in setting the System Restore sizing. I personally suggest
> you set it to approximately 1GB, total.
>
> See "Disk Space for System Restore" on how to change this:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19...
>
> That covers your system files, but doesn't do anything for the files
> that you are REALLY worried about - yours! For that you need to look
> into backups. You can either manually copy your important files, folders,
> documents, spreadsheets, emails, contacts, pictures, drawings and so on
> to an external location (CD/DVD - any disk of some sort, etc) or you can
> use the backup tool that comes with Windows XP:
>
> How To Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422
>
> Yes - you still need some sort of external media to store the results
> on, but you could schedule the backup to occur when you are not around,
> then burn the resultant data onto CD or DVD or something when you are
> (while you do other things!)
>
> Another option that seems to still be going strong:
>
> Cobian Backup
>
http://www.educ.umu.se/~cobian/cobianbackup.htm
>
> A lot of people have wondered about how to completely backup their system
> so that they would not have to go through the trouble of a reinstall..
> I'm going to voice my opinion here and say that it would be worthless to
> do for MOST people. Unless you plan on periodically updating the image
> backup of your system (remaking it) - then by the time you use it
> (something goes wrong) - it will be so outdated as to be more trouble than
> performing a full install of the operating system and all applications.
>
> Having said my part against it, you can clone/backup your hard drive
> completely using many methods - by far the simplest are using disk cloning
> applications:
>
> Symantec/Norton Ghost
>
http://snipurl.com/13e00
>
> Acronis True Image
>
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
>
> BootIt NG
>
http://terabyteunlimited.com/bootitng.html
>
> Tip (7):
> You should sometimes look through the list of applications that are
> installed on your computer. The list may surprise you. There are more
> than likely things in there you know you never use - so why have them
> there? There may even be things you know you did *not* install and
> certainly do not use (maybe don't WANT to use.)
>
> This web site should help you get started at looking through this list:
>
> How to Uninstall Programs
>
http://snipurl.com/8v6b
>
> How to change or remove a program in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307895
>
> A word of warning - Do NOT uninstall anything you think you MIGHT need
> in the future unless you have completed Tip (1) and have the installation
> media and proper keys for use backed up somewhere safe!
>
> Tip (8):
> Patches and Updates!
>
> This one cannot be stressed enough. It is SO simple, yet so neglected
> by many people. It is really simple for the critical Microsoft patches!
> Microsoft put in an AUTOMATED feature for you to utilize so that you do
> NOT have to worry yourself about the patching of the Operating System:
>
> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> However, not everyone wants to be a slave to automation, and that is
> fine. Admittedly, I prefer this method on some of my more critical
> systems.
>
> Windows Update
>
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
>
> Go there and scan your machine for updates. Always get the critical ones
> as you see them. Write down the KB###### or Q###### you see when
> selecting the updates and if you have trouble over the next few days,
> go into your control panel (Add/Remove Programs), insure that the
> 'Show Updates' checkbox is checked and match up the latest numbers you
> downloaded recently (since you started noticing an issue) and uninstall
> them. If there was more than one (usually is), uninstall them one by one
> with a few hours of use in between, to see if the problem returns.
> Yes - the process is not perfect (updating) and can cause trouble like I
> mentioned - but as you can see, the solution isn't that bad - and is
> MUCH better than the alternatives.
>
> Windows is not the only product you likely have on your PC. The
> manufacturers of the other products usually have updates. New versions
> of almost everything come out all the time - some are free, some are pay
> and some you can only download if you are registered - but it is best
> to check. Just go to their web pages and look under their support and
> download sections. For example, for Microsoft Office you should visit:
>
> Microsoft Office Updates
>
http://office.microsoft.com/
> (and select 'Downloads' for more - note that Microsoft Update does
> handle MS Office products too.)
>
> You also have hardware on your machine that requires drivers to interface
> with the operating system. You have a video card that allows you to see
> on
> your screen, a sound card that allows you to hear your PCs sound output
> and
> so on. Visit those manufacturer web sites for the latest downloadable
> drivers for your hardware/operating system. Always get the manufacturers'
> hardware driver over any Microsoft offers. On the Windows Update site I
> mentioned earlier, I suggest NOT getting their hardware drivers - no
> matter
> how tempting.
>
> How do you know what hardware you have in your computer? Break out the
> invoice or if it is up and working now - take inventory:
>
> Belarc Advisor
>
http://belarc.com/free_download.html
>
> Once you know what you have, what next? Go get the latest driver for your
> hardware/OS from the manufacturer's web page. For example, let's say you
> have an NVidia chipset video card or ATI video card, perhaps a Creative
> Labs sound card or C-Media chipset sound card...
>
> NVidia Video Card Drivers
>
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
>
> ATI Video Card Drivers
>
http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
>
> Creative Labs Sound Device
>
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
>
> C-Media Sound Device
>
http://www.cmedia.com.tw/?q=en/driver
>
> Then install these drivers. Updated drivers are usually more stable and
> may provide extra benefits/features that you really wished you had before.
>
> As for Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP, Microsoft has made this
> particular patch available in a number of ways. First, there is the
> Windows Update web page above. Then there is a direct download site.
>
> Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
>
http://snipurl.com/8bqy
>
> Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
>
http://snipurl.com/d41v
>
> If all else fails - grab the full download above and try to use that.
> In this case - consider yourself a 'IT professional or developer'.
>
> Tip (9):
> What about the dreaded word in the computer world, VIRUS?
>
> Well, there are many products to choose from that will help you prevent
> infections from these horrid little applications. Many are FREE to the
> home user and which you choose is a matter of taste, really. Many people
> have emotional attachments or performance issues with one or another
> AntiVirus software. Try some out, read reviews and decide for yourself
> which you like more:
>
> ( Good Comparison Page for AV software:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/ )
>
> AntiVir (Free and up)
>
http://www.free-av.com/
>
> avast! (Free and up)
>
http://www.avast.com/
>
> AVG Anti-Virus System (Free and up)
>
http://free.grisoft.com/
>
> eset NOD32 (~$39.00 and up)
>
http://www.eset.com/products/
>
> Kaspersky Anti-Virus (~$39.95 and up)
>
http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky_anti-virus
>
> McAfee VirusScan (~$39.99 and up)
>
http://www.mcafee.com/
>
> Panda Antivirus (~$39.95 and up)
>
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/antivirus/
> (Free Online Scanner:
>
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/)
>
> Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus (~$39.99 and up)
>
http://snipurl.com/13e12
>
>
>
> Most of them have automatic update capabilities. You will have to
> look into the features of the one you choose. Whatever one you finally
> settle with - be SURE to keep it updated (I recommend at least daily) and
> perform a full scan periodically (yes, most protect you actively, but a
> full scan once a month at 4AM probably won't bother you.)
>
> Tip (10):
> The most rampant infestation at the current time concerns SPYWARE/ADWARE.
> You need to eliminate it from your machine.
>
> There is no one software that cleans and immunizes you against
> everything. Antivirus software - you only needed one. Firewall, you
> only needed one. AntiSpyware - you will need several. I have a list and
> I recommend you use at least the first five.
>
> First - make sure you have NOT installed "Rogue AntiSpyware". There are
> people out there who created AntiSpyware products that actually install
> spyware of their own! You need to avoid these:
>
> Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
>
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
>
> Also, you can always visit this site..
>
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> For more updated information.
>
> Install several of these: (Install, Run, Update, Scan with..)
> (If you already have one or more - uninstall them and download the
> LATEST version from the page given!)
>
> SuperAntiSpyware (Free and up)
>
http://www.superantispyware.com/
>
> Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Free (Free and up)
>
http://www.lavasoft.de/products/ad_aware_free.php
> (How-to:
http://snipurl.com/atdn )
>
> Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!)
>
http://www.safer-networking.net/en/download/
> (How-to:
http://snipurl.com/atdk )
>
> SpywareBlaster (Free!)
>
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
> (How-to:
http://snipurl.com/ate6 )
>
> CWShredder Stand-Alone (Free!)
>
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
>
> Hijack This! (Free!)
>
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
> (Log Analyzer:
http://hjt.networktechs.com/ )
>
> Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (Free!)
>
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/
> (How-to:
http://snipurl.com/ate3 )
>
> Ccleaner (Free!)
>
http://www.ccleaner.com/
> (I suggest the 'slim' version:
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds )
>
> Browser Security Tests (Free Tester)
>
http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/
>
> Popup Tester (Free Tester)
>
http://www.popuptest.com/
>
> The Cleaner (~$49.95 and up)
>
http://www.moosoft.com/
>
> Sometimes you need to install the application and reboot into SAFE MODE in
> order to thoroughly clean your computer. Many applications also have
> (or are) immunization applications. Spybot Search and Destroy and
> SpywareBlaster are two that currently do the best job at passively
> protecting your system from malware. None of these programs (in these
> editions) run in the background unless you TELL them to. The space they
> take up and how easy they are to use greatly makes up for any
> inconvenience
> you may be feeling.
>
> Please notice that Windows XP SP2 does help stop popups as well.
>
> Another option is to use an alternative Web browser. I suggest
> 'Mozilla Firefox', as it has some great features and is very easy to use:
>
> Mozilla Firefox
>
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
>
> This does not replace the need for the above applications and an
> occassional scan of your system - but it does help somewhat.
>
> Also - Internet Explorer 7.x is much better with the security than
> 6.x was. If you have not gone to Internet Explorer 7.0 and you are having
> trouble with spyware/adware - consider going now. Cleanup with the
> tools above *first* however.
>
>
> So your machine is pretty clean and up to date now. If you use the
> sections
> above as a guide, it should stay that way! There are still a few
> more things you can do to keep your machine running in top shape.
>
> Tip (11):
> You should periodically check your hard drive(s) for errors and defragment
> them. Only defragment after you have cleaned up your machine of
> outside parasites and never defragment as a solution to a quirkiness in
> your system. It may help speed up your system, but it should be clean
> before you do this. Do these things IN ORDER...
>
> How to use Disk Cleanup
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
>
> How to scan your disks for errors
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265
>
> How to Defragment your hard drives
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848
>
> I would personally perform the above steps at least once every three
> months.
> For most people this should be sufficient, but if the difference you
> notice
> afterwards is greater than you think it should be, lessen the time in
> between its schedule.. If the difference you notice is negligible, you
> can
> increase the time.
>
> Tip (12):
> SPAM! JUNK MAIL!
> This one can get annoying, just like the rest. You get 50 emails in one
> sitting and 2 of them you wanted. NICE! (Not.) What can you do? Well,
> although there are services out there to help you, some email
> servers/services that actually do lower your spam with features built into
> their servers - I still like the methods that let you be the end-decision
> maker on what is spam and what is not. I have a few products to suggest
> to you, look at them and see if any of them suite your needs. Again, if
> they don't, Google is free and available for your perusal.
>
> SpamBayes (Free!)
>
http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/
>
> Spamihilator (Free!)
>
http://www.spamihilator.com/
>
> MailWasher
>
http://www.mailwasher.net/
>
> Another option - utilze some service that already does a FINE JOB on
> eliminating the spam from your mailbox (plus a number of other benefits.)
>
> Google Mail (gmail):
>
http://www.gmail.com/
> (Set it up for your email client of choice - using POP:
>
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=13273 )
>
> Windows Live Hotmail (formerly just "Hotmail"):
>
http://get.live.com/mail/options
>
> There are many others. Email from anywhere with a computer, lots of
> space for your emails/attachments, free services and if you change ISPs -
> your email doesn't change!
>
> As I said, those are not your only options, but are reliable ones I have
> seen function for hundreds+ people. Feel free to search for your own
> solutions!
>
> Tip (13):
> ADVANCED TIP! Only do this once you are comfortable under the hood of
> your
> computer!
>
> There are lots of services on your PC that are probably turned on by
> default
> you don't use. Why have them on? Check out these web pages to see what
> all
> of the services you might find on your computer are and set them according
> to your personal needs. Be CAREFUL what you set to manual, and take heed
> and write down as you change things! Also, don't expect a large
> performance
> increase or anything - especially on today's 2+ GHz machines, however - I
> look at each service you set to manual as one less service you have to
> worry
> about someone exploiting.
>
> Service Configuration Tips
>
http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/xptweaks/supertweaks6.htm
>
> Configuring Services
>
http://smallvoid.com/tweak/winnt/services.html
>
> Task List Programs
>
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
>
> Processes in Windows NT/2000/XP
>
http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/
>
> There are also applications that AREN'T services that startup when you
> start
> up the computer/logon. One of the better description on how to handle
> these
> I have found here:
>
> Startups
>
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
>
>
> If you follow the advice laid out above (and do some of your own research
> as
> well, so you understand what you are doing) - your computer will stay
> fairly
> stable and secure and you will have a more trouble-free system.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
