Give more power to start with Windows Vista

If default all the hearts of your multi-core processor (Core 2 Duo, QuadCore, Core i7, Phenom X2, Phenom X4, …) are theoretically used to start Windows in some cases, they are not enabled.  To gain a few precious seconds to boot Windows, you can force Windows to use the full power of your CPU.

Button Click on Start.

In the search field, type the command msconfig and press Enter.

In the System Configuration window that appears, open the Startup tab.

Select the Windows Vista if you have a multiboot and click the Options button

advanced.

Check the box number of processors and scroll down the list.  Select the highest figure which corresponds to the number of cores your processor.

Click OK.

Check the box Make permanent all startup parameters and click OK.

Click the Yes button.

Finally, click on the Restart button to apply the change.  If all your processor cores are not used, you can earn up to ten seconds to boot your computer.