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  1. Posts : 21
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    performance question


    Hello guys...

    Well i finally got windows seven yesterday, and just set this laptop up this morning.
    I am one for optimizing the computer, and even thought it probably has enough system memory to run alot of things at once (3gb) i tend to turn most things off..
    disable startup programs, turn off processes etc..

    It has a load of startup programs running , which i have just disabled, i haven't got to the "services" or "services.msc" to disable any uneeded services yet, plus i normally download "autoruns" and find out about anything that does not need to run.

    so is there anything in windows 7 that can be turned of or disabled, things that are completly useless, that the majority of people turn off..

    O the one thing i have just stopped right away was the indexing service.......

    thanks for any tips guys....

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  2. Posts : 1,939
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
       #2

    The RAM is fine for a lappy! You didnt mention are you running 32 or 64 bit?

    Disabling startup items is always the first place to start. Personally I havent had to tweak Win7 other than that... it's that fast and that good!

    Welcome to the SevenForums!
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  3. Posts : 17,796
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    carl606 said:
    Hello guys...

    Well i finally got windows seven yesterday, and just set this laptop up this morning.
    I am one for optimizing the computer, and even thought it probably has enough system memory to run alot of things at once (3gb) i tend to turn most things off..
    disable startup programs, turn off processes etc..

    It has a load of startup programs running , which i have just disabled, i haven't got to the "services" or "services.msc" to disable any uneeded services yet, plus i normally download "autoruns" and find out about anything that does not need to run.

    so is there anything in windows 7 that can be turned of or disabled, things that are completly useless, that the majority of people turn off..

    O the one thing i have just stopped right away was the indexing service.......

    thanks for any tips guys....

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    Welcome,

    I understand you want a fast boot and all but read this before you do anything.
    start up problems plz help - Vista Forums
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  4. Posts : 21
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    Thread Starter
       #4

    Darryl Licht said:
    The RAM is fine for a lappy! You didnt mention are you running 32 or 64 bit?

    Disabling startup items is always the first place to start. Personally I havent had to tweak Win7 other than that... it's that fast and that good!

    Welcome to the SevenForums!

    Yeah, sorry darryl Licht, its 32 bit.
    Just put that in my signature, yes that was the first place i started.
    hundreds of startup programs in there, disabled most of them, its just the bungled software mostly, i'll probably search the forum for tips...
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  5. Posts : 21
    windows vista home premium
    Thread Starter
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    richc46 said:

    Welcome,

    I understand you want a fast boot and all but read this before you do anything.
    start up problems plz help - Vista Forums
    Interesting richc46...
    I have used msconfig in the past without any problems, i normally use defender or autoruns, but have not put them on yet.
    O by the way can you download defender for windows 7, i have got quite used to that on the vista machine...

    I should have waited till i got defender or autoruns or even winpatrol, to disable these programs, there just anoying i do know what all of them are, and if necessary i will just use the program from the start menu.

    But no, i have just used msconfig now to uncheck about 15 items, most articals i see tell you that you can do this, but i don't know how or why that particular problem occured in the link.....
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    I agree, I do not understand how all that trouble can be caused by going to msconfig. Did you read the end of the thread? Robin brought the computer in for paid repair and they gave up. I think Robin did more than was reported. But, in any event, be careful. You are always welcome at the Forum, but we want you here giving information and not because you have problems.

    Regarding your question about defender, the only defender that I am acquainted with is this:
    Windows Defender: Home Page

    Which is something entirely different than what you are asking. But, I can tell you that Autoruns is a highly respected software in this Forum. It is simple to use and efficient.

    Although I do not know the answer to every question, if you could give me a link to defender, I am proficient in getting information relative to Windows 7.
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  7. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Ok did a little research for you. It appears that we are talking about the same defender, but it no longer has the feature that you mentioned.

    Read this thread. Talks about different methods of disabling start up items. About half way through, in the post they mention Defender, you may be interested.

    Startup Programs - Change
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  8. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Finally, another article of interest. It contains a great idea. Do not disable any services, set them to manual, so that you can use them if ever needed. I just learned, because of your question. What a great Forum.

    Startup Faster in Windows 7
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  9. Posts : 21
    windows vista home premium
    Thread Starter
       #9

    richc46 said:
    I agree, I do not understand how all that trouble can be caused by going to msconfig. Did you read the end of the thread? Robin brought the computer in for paid repair and they gave up. I think Robin did more than was reported. But, in any event, be careful. You are always welcome at the Forum, but we want you here giving information and not because you have problems.

    Regarding your question about defender, the only defender that I am acquainted with is this:
    Windows Defender: Home Page

    .
    Regarding your question about defender, the only defender that I am acquainted with is this:
    ARR yes i think i am with you on that one "done more that was reported"

    Yes it is windows defender, which is turned of in windows 7, i found the folder in program files.

    Its just asked me if i want to turn it on...i'll do that in a bit



    but we want you here giving information and not because you have problems.
    I have not got any problems, i was just after some info









    richc46 said:
    Ok did a little research for you. It appears that we are talking about the same defender, but it no longer has the feature that you mentioned.

    Read this thread. Talks about different methods of disabling start up items. About half way through, in the post they mention Defender, you may be interested.

    Startup Programs - Change
    I have just found the folder in program files "windows defender" but i carn't see it in the start menu > all programs

    just turned it on now, so windows 7 does have this feature rich
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  10. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #10

    Yes Defender is part of Winows 7, but it does not serve the function that you referred to. Mine is turned off. It my opinion, which is in agreement with the link that I left, that it no longer performs the function that you need. It now serves as a defense against malware, only.

    I suggest that you use Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes for your defense. If you do, Defender turns off automatially, since it is no longer needed. M Security Essentials has replaced its function in addition to being an A/V.

    MSE and Malwarebytes are highly recommended in this Forum.
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