When you launch a program, does it snap
open in a matter of seconds, or does it leave you drumming your fingers for
what seems like an eternity? Countless possible culprits can be to blame for a
slow system, but you have a good chance of revving things up by following a few
simple steps.
Start with a RAM boost. A Windows XP
system can get by on 512MB, but it'll run a lot smoother with 1GB. As for
Vista, it needs at least 2GB for optimal performance. Vista also benefits if
you disable resource-hogging (and, some would say, unnecessary) extras, like
Aero Glass and Flip3D. To free your system from both, right-click anywhere on
the Desktop and click Personalize. Next, click Windows Color and
Appearance, open Classic appearance properties for more color
options, and then set the color scheme to Windows Vista Basic. Click OK
and your system should seem a bit zippier.
XP users should consider disabling
Windows' indexing service, a system hog of little practical value. Go to Control
Panel, Administrative Tools, Services, and scroll down to Indexing Service.
Double-click it, and set Startup type to Disabled.
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