XP Experts....

Kapitan_Phillips · 10-09-07, 01:16 AM

Try this site:

TweakGuides

Has lots of good optimization tips for XP, as well as graphics cards, and even games. Can all be dowloaded in a handy PDF, too

TarJak · 10-09-07, 01:26 AM

First thing to help when you do a rebuild of your HDD is to defrag. You should also look at getting a registry cleaner of some sort. Most of this is covered in the tutorial that was posted by KP.

danlisa · 10-09-07, 05:00 AM

http://beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm

Not the original but still has the same content.

lesrae · 10-09-07, 01:36 PM

Without checking the sites the other guys have recommended (so this is probably in there), the first one I do is:

My Computer/Properties/Advanced Tab/Performance Settings Button/Visual Effects Tab, then select 'Adjust for best performance'. It seems to make a difference to me.

Then kill all the unneccessary startup items with msconfig and, as already said, use defrag and ccleaner to keep it in shape.

Jimbuna · 10-09-07, 01:41 PM

A good free programme for regular maintanance purposes

http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

10-09-07, 01:16 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Try this site: TweakGuides Has lots of good optimization tips for XP, as well as graphics cards, and even games. Can all be dowloaded in a handy PDF, too __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

10-09-07, 05:00 AM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	http://beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm Not the original but still has the same content. __________________

10-09-07, 01:36 PM	#4
lesrae Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 932 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Without checking the sites the other guys have recommended (so this is probably in there), the first one I do is: My Computer/Properties/Advanced Tab/Performance Settings Button/Visual Effects Tab, then select 'Adjust for best performance'. It seems to make a difference to me. Then kill all the unneccessary startup items with msconfig and, as already said, use defrag and ccleaner to keep it in shape. __________________ DOLPHIN 38

10-09-07, 01:41 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,818 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A good free programme for regular maintanance purposes http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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10-09-07, 01:26 AM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	First thing to help when you do a rebuild of your HDD is to defrag. You should also look at getting a registry cleaner of some sort. Most of this is covered in the tutorial that was posted by KP.