Clean up the startup entries by deleting blank items.
Install Windows 7 from a Netbook or other PC without a DVD drive.
Check if your PC supports AMD-V, Intel VT or VIA VT.
With a third-party tool you can edit and/or create these new shortcuts.
Nothing is more frustrating than a program that continues to hang during operation. The Windows 7 version of resource monitor provides a new feature which helps determine the cause of software crashes.