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  1. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #21

    231 seconds or 2 minutes 31 seconds?
    LOL, that must be on a transylvanian clock. On my clock that is 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
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  2.    #22

    Check for newer driver updates in optional Windows Updates.

    Keep everything unchecked in msconfig>Startup and msconfig>Services (after hiding all MS services) except your AV. Check back often.

    Tap the performance log and System Resources to gain clues to hangs: troubleshooting steps

    Run CCleaner as described earlier followed by boot-time defrag with full Disk Check using Puran free Defragger.

    If all else fails use the tool which the Pro's use to trace slow startup: Gathering a Startup, Shutdown, Sleep, Hibernate, or Reboot Trace - Windows 7 Forums
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  3. Posts : 142
    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
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       #23

    It was 231 seconds so yeah 4 mins!!!!
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  4. Posts : 142
    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #24

    So should I have more than just security on start up or is it ok to leave as is?
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  5.    #25

    There is no reason to add anything back to startup unless you need it to start up with Windows to stand by, like a Messenger waiting to receive messages.

    Most other startups are updaters and other bloatware which will run anyway whenever you click on the Program to run it (what a novel idea!). To let them freeload on your resources when you rarely if ever use the Program is wasteful and can allow spying.
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #26

    If you really want those buggers to be running all the time, you can set them on delayed startup - maybe 2 minutes later. That way their startup does not hold you up and if you have 3 or 4GBs of RAM, they are not in the way (they usually use no CPU time - just sit there for when they are needed. Some sort of caching).
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  7. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #27

    The only thing I have is Comodo Firewall and MSE - Which are both Security Products.
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  8.    #28

    We solve a lot of problems here by uninstalling Commode Firewall. There is no reason to run a 3rd party firewall in Win7 which works perfectly with MSE or Avast, unless you have specific needs.
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  9. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #29

    Well I have never had a problem with my current setup, I use it as my Family are likely to install Viruses or Malware and I don't want them passing through the network to my computer.

    I also like it, because it is more aware; and tells you if you want to allow or block certain ports.
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  10.    #30

    Try running awhile without the Commode crapware to see the difference. You can always reinstall it if you must.

    The best performance solution for infection-prone usage is Malwarebytes Real Time shield in addition to it's free scan monthly.
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