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    subho123 Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 14, 2008, 08:17 AM
    Performance of computer
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    Which are the measures to be taken to make the computer boot faster ? Does formatting of hard disk has any negative effect other than losing of data ? What is the benefit of formatting the hard disk ?
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    Oct 14, 2008, 08:19 AM
    Post #3 here gives maintenance details: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/comput...rs-233870.html

    As for your other questions.
    An occasional rebuild, i.e. complete format and start over, can improve the speed and responsive of your machine.
    Preparation is key in this case.
    Make sure you have all of your data backed up and all installation media (CD's) readily to hand.
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    Oct 14, 2008, 03:19 PM

    Turning off unneeded services helps.
    If you monitor what your computer is booting/running well, you'll notice any slowdowns quicker. Search for help on how to show what's booting, and if it has any errors, which will loop or slow down boot.
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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    Oct 14, 2008, 04:27 PM

    As mentioned above

    Hacking Windows XP: Speed Up Your Boot

    Disabling Unneeded Services
    Hacking Windows XP: Speed Up Your Boot - Disabling Unneeded Services - OS, Software & Networking by ExtremeTech
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