Best Windows XP Pro optimizers

[1landshark]

I have AMD X2 dual core 4400 w/Asus A8nSLI Deluxe Mobo and Evga Nvidia 6800GT.
Something recently happened that vastly slowed my bootup and I am looking for repair/cleaning software that others have had good success with. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[Robor]

Check your startup programs (Start | Run | msconfig)

Also, look in Event Viewer (Start | Run | eventvwr) for any glaring errors.

 

[1landshark]

Have absolutely nothing in startup except Webroot and my bluetooth for Logitech keyboard and mouse but will check eventywr. Thanks for suggestion.

 

[1landshark]

Robor,
Found application errors and system warnings but not sure how to fix or delete. Thanks

 

[BW86]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=33&threadid=1809401&enterthread=y

 

[barney5]

System Mechanic 6

I have had 4 and 5 too and as each version comes out it has become more interesting.

version 6 is really cool.

http://www.iolo.com/sm/ads/landing/inde...d=445F2C56-41B2-449B-8E15-F880DD92137D

 

[hclarkjr]

i use webroot windows washer and spysweeper with spysweeper running all the time in system tray, NOD32 anti virus for virus protection and registry mechanic for keeping the registry optimized. i use diskeeper 10 to defrag. using this combo i never have any slow downs and keep controll of what is being installed into start up folder to stop any slow downs from that.

 

[stash]

Stay away from any sort of registry optimizer, cleaner, whatever. They are complete scams.

 

[DNose]

I use System Mechanic 6 too.

it will do all that in one program.

 

[LouPoir]

Originally posted by: DNose
I use System Mechanic 6 too.

it will do all that in one program.

Me too -

 

[smashp]

I use Regedit. Anything else is a gimic with flashy lights

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: stash
Stay away from any sort of registry optimizer, cleaner, whatever. They are complete scams.

That's my thinking as well. They do more harm than good. That's why I replied with the basic startup and error suggestion.

Your best protection is always common sense

 

[1landshark]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I use System Mechanic 5.5 and other things, keep virtually nothing in startup but something really slowed my bootup. I also use Diskeeper 10.

 

[1landshark]

One more thing. I have a lot of application warnings noted as USERENV and DHCP. Any ideas how to check this out?
Thanks again

 

[barney5]

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP...
Create Start Up List or Start Up Log, speed Up Start Up Tweek.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(#31. Windows XP Startup - Boot Performance)

also HD jumpersetings dont use (cs) cable select.

bios: settings boot from HD not cd/dvd first.

Try System Mechanic 6 its much better now.

 

[Jiggz]

I use Advance Uninstaller Pro. It covers just about everything including Reg Optimization and compression. Google it. Mine is old from version 2004 but still using it.

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: 1landshark
One more thing. I have a lot of application warnings noted as USERENV and DHCP. Any ideas how to check this out?
Thanks again

Just do a Google search on the error, pieces of the error, and/or Event ID and I'm sure you'll come up with something. ExpertsExchange is also an excellent resource.