Making Windows XP Start 60% Faster
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.