thanks for these steps but thgis is very outdated . pls dont do what u donnt
know

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
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> i
>
> Glad this helped.
>
> You might want to check the options for Avast, it may be performing a
> complete scan each time you start or restart the computer. In most cases,
> this is a completely useless option.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "i" <not@home.to> wrote in message
> news:5eq8pcF375ktlU1@mid.individual.net...[color=green]
> > That worked perfectly. This computer has True Launch with icons for a
> > couple of batch files - each includes some array of "extras" selectable
> > after the basic boot if they're required. I did that to speed up initial
> > startup...
> >
> > I've added your prescribed sidebar shortcut to the most-used batch, and it
> > works perfectly. THANKS!
> >
> > However, startup (Vista Home Premium plus Avast) is still almost two
> > minutes. I've trimmed unused Services, so I guess that's as good as it
> > will get until the first SP shows up.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ronnie Vernon MVP wrote:[color=darkred]
> >> i
> >>
> >> Create a shortcut on the Desktop and type "%ProgramFiles%\Windows
> >> Sidebar\sidebar.exe" (Including the quotes).
> >>
> >> In the shortcut properties, define a Shortcut Key. Place the shortcut in
> >> a handy location.
> >>[/color][/color]
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"arindam_km" <arindamkm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> if u dont know then call up dell[/color]

Not everyone has the luxury of owning a Dell m'boy
So for all the less fortunate users out there M$ Article ID: 314060 tells
you how delete those filters ;-)

rgds
Roberto