PC Slow to boot up
 

Is it worth running one of those registry cleaners and if yes - which one

Cheers

Tris

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Download HijackThis, run a scan and save a log-file, and copy/paste the content of the log here, and we'll see what you need to get rid of :D

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Cheers Neeja - will do when I get home

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Also CC cleaner is a good free software but if you sue the registry cleaner make sure you agree to the prompt that says "back up registry?" cos it only takes a second and can save you a lot of grief if you make a boo-bo.

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Possibly. But personally think that you'll have more luck with downloading and installing something like Adaware

Sounds like you have an infestation of spyware to me.

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

i run msconfig and close down any startup programmes i dont need this lets my pc boot quickly, that and Adware.

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

stop downloading porn ;)

HTH

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Well gee-thanks for "outing me" ;)

It's only gone slow really since I joined BT Broardband and got a load of "essential" stuff on the set up disc. So either they have sent me a load of spywear or I just haven't worked our yet what to turn off

Whats Adaware do?

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

You got PM :smt064

Re: PC Slow to boot up
 

Uninstall all the crap BT sent you, run adaware and do a defrag, maybe?