When you go to run > msconfig > boot > advanced options and check the box of "number of processors (I have a dual core intel) and selected to two (it was greyed out before and set to one), then check the box next to it called "maximum memory" and select "4096", does this help boost performance of open Pandora's box for future problems?
I for one changed the settings in Vista (max memory and number of proc.) It didn't make a blind bit of difference. I seem to remember an article written by some MS guys saying that the 'tweak' was a hoax and to ignore it. To answer the second part of your question, i never run into any problems with the settings changed. I'd say leave them as default.
all your cores are already enabled by default.
you only use this particular msconfig option if you want to disable cores, for troubleshooting reasons maybe...
You can 'tweak' some services following BlackViper's chart
Windows 7 Service Configurations by Black Viper
Also, how many shortcuts are on your desktop?
The more shortcuts you have on your desktop, the longer it takes to load up.
Try making a new folder for related shortcuts and drag the icons into the folder. Name the folder so you know what it contains. :)
One big one for slowing things down during startup, the amount of things that load when Windows starts. How many things are under the Startup tab in msconfig?
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