What programs do I need?


  1. S34T
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    What programs do I need?


    I've been experiencing a slower computer lately and didn't know what startup programs were not necessary and useless and those that are essential and useful. I also had the same questions for services too. The screenshots are the attachments and I want to know what are useful and essential and what should go.
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  3. whs
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    You need no startup programs at all - Zero. If and when a program is needed, it will be loaded when it is needed.
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  4. S34T
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    whs said:
    You need no startup programs at all - Zero. If and when a program is needed, it will be loaded when it is needed.
    I disabled all start ups. How about services? What should be kept running?
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  6. whs
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    The services I would leave alone.
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