shutdown question

[awesomejs]

is there any way to improve shutdown or retart times for xp or is it the more programs u have installed the longer it takes both to start up and to shutdown?

[justabitcrazee]

go to run
type in msconfig
go to the startup tab and disable anythng you dont want starting up.

[Bluvertigo]

Shutdown Windows XP Faster
http://www.tunexp.com/tips/maintain_your_computer/shutdown_windows_xp_faster/

Speed Up Boot and Shutdown Times
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/excerpt/winxphacks_chap1/