Note: Although these snapshots come from an XP system they apply to all Vista, Windows 7 and 8 systems as well (the pictures will look a little different but the concepts still apply).
If you selected a Windows Classic Theme this is what would appear.
To optimize boot time touch the Windows logo key on your keyboard and the letter "r" and it will bring up the "Run" box, enter "msconfig" (no quotes).
Once msconfig is open select "Boot."
Set the timeout to 3 seconds. While there select "Advanced Options"
Click Number of processors. In the scroll box you will see how many processors your system has. Select the largest number available and then click OK.
Click "Apply"
Click the "Don't show this message ..." and Click OK. Another speed improvement. These tweaks are cumulative, some are very obvious and some not so, but combined make for a happy system.
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Originally posted by: Nate Chambers on June 8, 2013
Windows COmputer OPtimization Updated on March 31, 2015
