How To Speed Up Windows XP Boot Time Using System BIOS
June 6th, 2008 | by Naimp | Posted in Computers, Software, Technology |There are a number of ways to speed up Windows XP boot time. One way is to make small changes to the system BIOS. However, you want to be extremely careful with this. One mistake on your part can totally screw up your system. If you’re not 100% sure of what you’re doing, get someone to help you who does.
Below is a step by step process to speed Windows XP boot time via the system BIOS.
First of all, your computer must be completely powered down and turned off before starting this process. You won’t be able to edit the BIOS in sleep mode or hybernation mode. Next, power on the PC and enter the system BIOS. How you enter the system BIOS screen will vary according to your computer’s manufacturer. This usually involves a series of keystrokes. Which keys are used will depend on your system.
Now that we are in the BIOS screen, we are ready to speed up Windows XP boot time. Find the Boot menu and select it using the arrow, Tab and Enter keys on your keyboard. (You won’t be able to use your mouse in BIOS.)
In most systems, you’ll find a Quick Boot option. Enabling this will skip common system self tests that occur automatically when the computer is powered up.
In the next step to speed up Windows XP boot time, look for the Boot Device Priority option. You should change the first boot device to your hard drive. This will speed up boot time, but won’t allow you to boot via a boot disk (CD or floppy). If you make this change, then need to boot from a disk later, you can re-enter BIOS and change it back. Next, choose the option Exit and Save Changes and the computer will restart.
This is just one small way to help speed up Windows XP boot time. Again, be extremely careful when working in the BIOS screen. One wrong move can render your computer completely useless.
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