Windows XP faster and optimal

Often we complain windows running slow, start long, long shutdown. People we recommend to use special software that allows Windows XP to run faster and optimal. Software may be good, but usually not free and requires a higher specification computers. With these tips we do not need to install any additional software to accelerate the performance of your Windows XP.



Often we complain windows running slow, start long, long shutdown. People we recommend to use special software that allows Windows XP to run faster and optimal. Software may be good, but usually not free and requires a higher specification computers. With these tips we do not need to install any additional software to accelerate the performance of your Windows XP.

1. Using the NTFS file system

If you install a new Windows XP, use the NTFS file system. NTFS file system more quickly accessible and scandisknya also very fast. Do not use the FAT, unless you want to be able to access the hard disk in Windows 98 that without additional software. Windows 98 can access the NTFS file with additional software: ntfs-reader or NTFS98.

2. Choosing a startup program that need to

This section should always be checked by you, because that contain viruses / spyware / malware, your computer is so slow. To open the startup, run START -> Run, type msconfig, open the tab startup.

Here is visible all programs that run at startup. You can check a file dihardware, located in any folder. If you had, right-click the file, see its properties, continue to see the version and who the author. If Microsoft or from other sources that you believe is safe. If there are programs that do not need, uncheck the line like that in the non-switch.

3. Turning services that do not need to

Still msconfig in the window, open the tab services. This is a service that automatically run at startup windows. There are some services that do not need and should be turned off, namely:

* Automatic Live Update scheduler. This service if you do not want to automatically update the windows, or your computer is not connected to the Internet at all.
* Error Reporting Service. If you ever see the contents of the window "error occurred ...." Continue to send any options or do not send. That is the order of this service. We usually do not choose your own, so this service should be turned off.
* Live Update, with the Automatic Live Update scheduler.
* Automatic Updates, with the Automatic Live Update scheduler.
* Remote Desktop Help Manager. Used to help you if you experience difficulties or errors in the windows, you can ask your friends to access your computer remotely (Internet). If you never use, this service should be turned off.
* Remote Registry. To access the registry (the file settings windows) from long distance. Should be turned off.
* Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This is only used if your computer uses UPS, which is a useful tool to save energy when electric slake electricity. Turn off this service if you do not use UPS.
* Even Log.Windows record all the log about what happened in the windows. If you did not even use the log (in the Control Panel -> Administrative Tools), the service can be turned off.
* Windows Audio. May be turned off if your computer without a sound card.

4. Minimizing the visual effect

Open the Start Menu -> Control Panel -> System Properties. Open the Advanced tab. Click on the Performance settings. In effect, select the tab Visual Adjust for Best Performance. Then check the option Use visual styles for windows and buttons to display the windows you still like Windows XP.

5. Set the virtual memory that the optimal

Open the Start Menu -> Control Panel -> System Properties. Open the Advanced tab. Click on the Performance settings. Click the Advanced tab. At the bottom there is a choice of the Virtual Memory, click Change in writing. Use custom size. Fill with:

Minimum: 1024 MB

Maximum: 2,048 MB

6. Scan regularly and defragmen

Scan (once a week) and defragmen (once a month) your hard drive regularly. Open Windows Explorer, right-click on your hard drive, select Properties. Open the tab tools. Select error checking to run a scan disk, select the defragmentation and for downloading defragmen hard.