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==Tips==

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~~Speed-~~up your ~~Windows~~ computer ~~by deleting~~ non-essential items ~~placed at~~ the Run ~~key;~~ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ~~and~~ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run~~. Most viruses will load there as well.~~

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One simple way to speed up your computer's normal start up time is to delete non-essential items located in the Run keys:

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*HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

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*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

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These keys control most of the programs that your computer loads during its initial startup, and fewer programs normally translates to a faster boot time. Many viruses will also add themselves to this list, which can make them more difficult to remove. You should always exercise caution before manually editing the registry, and removing start up programs is safer and more secure when done through the Windows [[System Configuration Utility]], in the '''Startup''' tab.

==See Also==

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