Nesdon,
How's about Start>run> type msconfig>start tab. Uncheck those which are
unnecessary. This is a temporary expedient. See:

Startups contents
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

Startups - full list
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup...artup_full.htm

further info
http://tweakhomepc.virtualave.net/ram/startup.html

HTH -

LuckyStrike
LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.co m
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