We're heading into uber-geek territory here, so be forewarned. Windows doesn't know exactly how you're going to use your computer, so it starts a whole bunch of system services that manage network connections, database access, error reporting, remote access and other nerdy-sounding things. You may not need all these services, and disabling some of them can reduce your startup time and system overhead.
But choosing which ones to nuke is a bit daunting, unless you are an expert on Windows operating system internals. Here's my advice If you encounter a problem, you can always turn a service back on.
I hope these tips help to restore some zing to your Windows XP computer. You might so surprised at the results, you'll decide to put off buying a new computer for another year or two! If you have success with this recipe, or you have other Windows speed tips to share, please let me know. Post your comment or question below This article was posted by Bob Rankin on 19 Sep Posted by: Roy Ferris 30 Aug But when I boot-up using the E: drive my connection speed is less than half and the PC runs very slow.
The hardware is of course the same, the broadband connection is the same, I can only think it is the OS. I have purchase a number of Registry cleaners etc, but none of them make any difference. Any ideas?? Roy Ferris. Posted by: Dell Hill 19 Sep You may also reach a point in time when following all of these important steps just doesn't cut the mustard I experienced this "slow machine" - "louder sounds" from my 11 year old computer and I knew that hard drive failure was just around the corner.
Best to back up all of your photos, documents, music, etc,, and bite the bullet. I did so. Didn't lose a thing. In fact, I gained an excellent new computer. Posted by: Lee 19 Sep Posted by: Avshalom 22 Sep I use the free Advanced SystemCare program to work for me Posted by: howard 25 Sep Windows XP needs to be defragged more often than Vista and Windows 7.
Defraggler is a great tool, made by Piriform, the same company that makes CCleaner. It works better than Windows disk defragmenter. Posted by: Norman 05 Oct Hi Bob,We need a. We need an app that would keep the same format after converting as the original pdf.
Any suggestion would be appreciated. Posted by: Vijay 11 Oct Posted by: Microsoft support 15 Nov An excellent article on how to speed up windows xp.. Posted by: Snert 30 Dec Any computer will get slower over time if gets used. I don't really mind more bootup time in my 'oh-so-busy' schedule, why am I in a hurry? I fire up 'Slowpoke', go for coffee and when I'm back I'm good to go. I keep my system clean; anti-malware scans, remove temp files, etc, etc.
Bob, your advice is very good, as usual, but you can't do everything for everybody. As for RTP's post, I'm a poor speler. Posted by: gaurab 31 Dec Review the list and uninstall programs you never use. Visual effects that we are so used to waste system resources. This will turn off all visual effects, which is especially good for less powerful PCs and netbooks. But if you want Windows XP to look sleeker, leave the following boxes checked:.
If you feel that Windows Explorer takes too long to start, there is a way to speed it up. Windows automatically looks for network files, shared folders, and devices every time you open Explorer. Disabling this option will speed up access to Windows Explorer. To do it:. Indexing can be useful, but it can also make your computer slow and loud, as it takes up RAM and makes the hard drive thrash.
The indexing service is used to update the lists of all files on your computer to speed up file search. Disabling indexing will make your search a bit slower, but overall it will speed up computer running XP.
To gain an even better speed improvement, you should consider using third-party programs, like Auslogics BoostSpeed. The program allows you to easily tweak hundreds of hidden Windows setting, as well as perform crucial system maintenance tasks to speed up your computer. I think and can see that this brand cleaning software works even better than Advanced System Care which I consider one of the best ones out there.
Thanks to share. Facebook is just so slow for me, it is the only problem I have with speed. It pops up close page, because of virtual memory. How do I increase virtual memory so the page loads faster? Reduce Startup Apps to Speed up starting. Close unless application when not in use. Last Updated: June 2, To create this article, 95 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 2,, times. Learn more Windows XP computers may go slower and slower over time.
Follow this guide to learn how to speed it up. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: June 2, Remove Spyware and Viruses.
Spyware and viruses are leading causes of slowdown because you may have several spyware cookies or trojans that are taking up your processor time for reading and storing and reporting your activity to several spy databases. Read How to Remove a Virus to learn how to remove them and speed up your system. Update and run your spyware and virus software every week. If you do not have tools installed to protect against malware and spyware then you can download Spyware Blaster , and for viruses, download a free copy of AVG - " A nti- V ir G uard" or this one Avira - " A nti- Vira guard" all three of those are free "For Personal Use" , all three are also available in Business or Pro versions.
Also, Microsoft's Windows Defender is a widely-used anti-spyware tool that is currently distributed freely for users with a "Genuine" verified copy of Windows. It will allow you to import all of your Internet Explorer settings, and is much less prone to malware than Microsoft Internet Explorer. It will prompt you with a "Set as Default Browser" message. Check "Don't show this again" and click "Yes". Firefox also has a cool feature to delete cookies, cache, and temporary internet files each time you close it.
You are strongly recommended to use this option. It can speed up your internet experience. You should also check Google Chrome which is noticeably faster and less prone to virus attacks from internet Chrome. If you have a really complicated virus infection, try using the Quick Virus Remover. It is a free utility, though not a replacement for commercial products but can be helpful for removing some of the most common viruses infecting your system.
Regularly use CCleaner to clean your computer. Over time, your computer may become cluttered with unnecessary files that can slow it down. CCleaner is a free program which can remove these files for free. CCleaner also comes with a free registry cleaner, although Microsoft recommends not to use registry cleaners. Last Updated: June 3, To create this article, 80 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 2,, times.
Learn more Do you often get frustrated while you wait around for your slow Windows XP computer to startup? Windows XP will automatically load and startup all the programs that are in the startup folder whether you intend to use them or not. This article will show you how you can speed up the bootup process of your XP PC by removing the programs that usually bog it down.
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Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: June 3, Click on Start , then Run , and type "msconfig". Wait for a new window to pop up.
Look under the "BOOT. INI" tab.
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