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program startup
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Discussions tagged with program startup cover issues and optimizations related to applications and services that launch when Windows starts. Common themes include troubleshooting programs that fail to start or cause errors, such as Office not opening after updates or ASUS EPU triggering BSODs during startup. Users also share tips to reduce RAM and CPU usage by managing startup items in Windows 11. The tag focuses on practical solutions for controlling which programs run at boot, resolving conflicts, and improving system performance by adjusting startup configurations.
Experiencing sluggish performance on your Windows 11 system can be frustrating, especially when applications lag, the system stutters, and fans operate at high speeds. Fortunately, you don't need to invest in expensive hardware upgrades to restore your PC's speed and responsiveness. By...
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Since the mass update about 10 days ago, (not the last one about 3 days ago), my Office 2013 Pro Plus 64 bit has not been working at all. I can’t open either the programs or any file created by them.
Two minor issues also started at the same time. On every start of Windows desktop.ini pops up...
I've been getting BSOD's ever since I've downloaded a windows update for a few months back.
It seems to be only BSODing when the ASUS EPU program starts when loading all the programs when windows 8 starts.
Asus EPU is a program that controls the speed of the processor fan. When I put it auto...