How to Disable Anti Virus Software to Speed Up a Computer
- 1). Click "Start" and type "msconfig" in the "Search" box. Press "Enter."
- 2). Click "Startup" and uncheck the box by your anti-virus software. Press "OK."
- 3). Click "Start," type "services.msc" in the "Search" box, and press "Enter."
- 4). Double click the entry for your anti-virus software, select "Disabled" from the drop-down menu, and press "OK."
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