Windows is always a hassle to get loading quick on start up. For some reason it throws in a few extra things that are unnecessary for the most part. But what are the things you need, and what are the things you don’t need? Curt Simmons wrote a good article showing you on how to tweak your Windows XP startup.

Whenever you start your computer, you are faced with a few moments of thumb twiddling while Windows XP boots and prompts you to log on. Although you should expect to wait for a few moments, sometimes Windows XP seems to boot rather slowly. In fact, you may notice that over a period of time the PC that used to roar to life seems a bit sluggish instead. Fortunately, you can perform several techniques that help Windows XP get the bootup speed you want. This chapter explores how to put these techniques to work.

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The article outlines the startup services for Windows XP that are unnecessary, and gives you speed-enhancing tips and tricks.

I definitely have some tweaking to do tonight.