You turn on your computer and it takes what feels like a lifetime to startup. If you have windows Vista on your computer then I am guessing your computer is relatively new. The cause of Vista startup most likely falls into two categories. The one I will talk about is Spyware. Spyware and viruses can causes the performance of your computer to degrade significantly. This could be the reason for your slow Vista startup.
90% of personal computers have spyware installed on them and half the time the user doesn't even know. Spyware is a software that is downloaded to your computer with out your consent and is used to spy on you. Spyware varies from a company simply wanting to send adds that relate to you, to stealing your personal information and money. The negative effects of spyware can cause problems for both you and your computer. Spyware can track everything you type into your computer, ever site you visit, every email you send, Instant messages, passwords, and even personal information such as your social security number and bank account pin numbers. Basically spyware can steal your life.
Spyware can also has negative effect on your computer. Computers will become extremely slow because of spyware. These programs will even cause your computer to crash at times. Other things that it can do to your computer is download applications that you have no knowledge of and change your settings around. It even has the ability to disable firewalls and anti virus systems which allow other viruses to access your computer.
Therefore the cause of slow Vista startup could mean you have spyware on your computer. There are many sights that offer a free scan of your computer. If you are trying to figure out the reason for slo Vista startup I suggest having one of these scans performed. It won't hurt and if you do have spyware on your computer, slow Vista startup will be the least of your worries.
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