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Slow startup and shut down for your PC? Tips on how to quicken them

According to Microsoft, Windows XP was designed to boot up in 30 seconds, and if you add several additional services, this can take up to a minute. The time taken usually depends on additional functionalities you add to your system. The time of startup and shutdown also depend on the speed of your CPU and… Read More: Slow startup and shut down for your PC? Tips on… »

As the deadline for Windows XP nears

The deadline for Window’s XP is just around the corner, with June 30 being the final deadline before XP goes “off market.” Since there are still so many people who want XP to stay on, many people got a brief surge of hope, when Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer hinted at a possible extension past that deadline… Read More: As the deadline for Windows XP nears »