Some startup programs can really slow down the computer. Startup entries act as a trigger by calling the programs associated with it to run in the background. Disabling startup entries will prevent some programs from running in the background, thereby increasing the speed and performance of the computer.
The easiest way to reduce the amount of programs running on startup, reducing the time it takes to start!
An article about a useful Microsoft utility.
Three tips that will help your computer start faster.
Tired of waiting for Windows to load after you press the On button? This is what I did to speed up my boot time from pressing the power to reaching the desktop in 15 seconds.
Contains several good tips as well as some links to helpful sites.