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Not Sure Which Startup Programs To Remove
I'm in the process of some amateur optimisation of my desktop pc, using Windows 7 and IE. To improve performance and start up time, it seems to be a good idea to disable unused programmes from the startup. Trouble is, I'm not sure what a lot of them are for.
I realise it's difficult for others to know what I do or don't use. I mainly use my pc for the internet and don't use any games - if that helps. If someone could tell me which startups are vital, and which ones I could lose, that would help. Perhaps also some ideas what the obscure ones are on the list, eg. Realtek HD, Mywinlocker, EgisTec, MUI Startme?
Also;
1) I don't even have a Google tool bar, so I assume I'm safe to disable it?
2) Not sure what a hotkey utility is, but I'm sure I don't use it. Anyway, a box regularly comes up saying it has stopped working
3) Can I remove the Norton programme (Norton Online Backup) altogether? It came with the pc, and I don't use Norton.
Thanks for any help.
Last edited by woodbine; 22 May 2016 at 16:06.