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  2. Booting process of Windows - Wikipedia

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    Once all the boot and system drivers have been loaded, the kernel starts the session manager (smss.exe), which begins the login process. After the user has successfully logged into the machine, winlogon applies User and Computer Group Policy setting and runs startup programs declared in the Windows Registry and in "Startup" folders. [5]

  3. autorun.inf - Wikipedia

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    The mere existence of an autorun.inf file on a medium does not mean that Windows will automatically read it or use its settings. How an inf file is handled depends on the version of Windows in use, the volume drive type and certain Registry settings. Assuming Registry settings allow AutoRun, then the following autorun.inf handling takes place:

  4. MSConfig - Wikipedia

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    MSConfig (officially called System Configuration in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11 and Microsoft System Configuration Utility in previous operating systems) is a system utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.

  5. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    Restart the computer • If you haven't recently restarted your computer or you don't restart your computer very often, we recommend that you restart the computer. This helps clear the internal memory (RAM), which often resolves many issues.

  6. The ultimate guide to computer health: How to ensure ... - AOL

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    Run a system diagnostics test found in your computer's settings or control panel to check its health. Then, use built-in utilities like disk cleanup and defragmenter tools to assess and optimize ...

  7. Control Panel (Windows) - Wikipedia

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    Control Panel is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and change system settings. It consists of a set of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and accessing networking settings.

  8. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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    Automatically retune a dozen TCP settings with brand new recommendations for better streaming, gaming, downloads and more Adjust the amount of bandwidth Windows reserves for system tasks Disk ...

  9. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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    Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings. A reset may delete other saved info like bookmarks, stored passwords, and your homepage. Confirm what info your browser will eliminate before resetting and make sure to save any info you don't want to lose. • Restore your browser's default settings in Edge