This is a tutorial for helping maintain the Windows Vista (Basic) operating system and help keep things quickly and smoothly. The process of maintenance for Windows Vista will consist of different stages, and each stage will be explained beforehand, then a step-by-step guide will follow. It is VERY important to read the tips and warnings before commencing.
Steps

   1. The first stage in the process involves programs that begin when Vista is first started, many people are not aware that when a program is installed, sometimes the application will start with Vista itself, and not only cause your computer to load slower initially, but you can also have more running than you likely want using your system's resources when your computer is on. These are referred to in Vista as "startup items"
   2. See Image Move your cursor to the Windows start button located on the taskbar (The default of Windows is the bottom left). Click on the button and move your cursor to the "start search" field and click to bring up the typing cursor. Type "System Configuration" then press the "enter"(return) key on your keyboard.
   3. See Image This will open up a new window in which there are several tabs at the top. Select the "startup" tab if it is not already selected and take a minute to scan the list. Some of these programs may not look familiar, but some should. Take a good look at the "Startup item", "manufacturer", "command", and the "locat