Performance Tweaks for Windows XP (Novice Users)


Performance Tweaks for Windows XP for Novice Users



This is the simplest step by step performance tweaks for Windows XP guide made for novice users. These Windows XP Performance Tweaks applies to ALL Windows XP users (Professional, Home, SP1, SP2, SP3) and will greatly speed up your Windows XP PC and make it MORE SECURE!

MSCONFIG Tweak

Step 1: Open the Start Menu, then locate and click "Run"
Step 2: A window should appear labeled "Run" then type "msconfig" in the text box and click "OK"
Step 3: A new window should appear labeled "System Configuration Utility" then click the "Services" tab on the top of the window.
Step 4: Then click "Manufacturer" section and it should organize the list by manufacturer.
Step 5: Feel free to un-check any NON-Microsoft service that you do not use by clicking on the checked boxes. (USE: http://www.processlibrary.com if you need help)
Step 6: Then click the "Startup" tab on the top of the window and un-check any NON-C:\WINDOWS\ (under the command section) programs that you do not need to start when turning on your computer. (USE: http://www.processlibrary.com if you need help)
Step 7: Click "Apply" (bottom right of the window) and then click "OK"
Step 8: A windows should pop up prompting you to restart your computer, click "Restart" and behold your computer's new fast speed!

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Performance Tweaks for Windows XP (Beginners)

Performance Tweaks for Windows XP for Beginners



This is the simplest step by step performance tweaks for Windows XP guide made for beginners. These Windows XP Performance Tweaks applies to ALL Windows XP users (Professional, Home, SP1, SP2, SP3) and will greatly speed up your Windows XP PC and make it MORE SECURE!

System Properties Tweak

Step 1: Open the Start Menu, then locate and right click "My Computer" and left click "Properties"
Step 2: A window should appear labeled "System Properties" then click the "Advanced" tab, and under "Performance" click "Settings"
Step 3: A new window should appear labeled "Performance Options" then click the circle to the left of "Adjust for best performance"
Step 4: Select (check) the last SIX boxes starting with "Smooth edges of screen fonts" to "Use visual styles on windows and buttons"
Step 5: Click "Apply" (bottom right of the window) and click "OK" the window should now close.

Step 6: In the "System Properties" window, click "System Restore" tab and drag the selector under "Disk space usage to "0%" (to the very left)
Step 7: Click "Apply" (bottom right of the window)

Step 8: In the "System Properties" window, click "Automatic Updates" tab and click the circle to the left of "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them"
Step 9: Click "Apply" (bottom right of the window)

Step 10: In the "System Properties" window, click "Remote" tab and select (uncheck) the box "Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer"
Step 11: Click "Apply" (bottom right of the window) and click "OK" the window should now close.

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