The startup speed of an operating system usually receives more attention than it deserves. Only a few users are booting their systems more than a few times per day, most users probably only once and it should not really matter if that startup takes 30 seconds or 2 minutes. The startup is on the other [...]
Boot Computer
The Internet is full of optimization tips for reducing the boot time and making the computer boot faster. Many of the tips described have virtually no effect or even ill-effects. The Boot Computer Faster article tries to bring the relevant elements to the table that have an effect on the computer startup speed.
Many users probably [...]
Change the Windows XP Bootskin
Many users think that replacing the Windows XP Bootskin, that is the graphic that is displayed during system boot, is a complicated process. That’s actually far from the truth. Stardock have created the software Bootskin which is available freely on their website. The application is easy to use and does not come with all the [...]
