1.) To decrease a system's boot time and increase system performance, use the the built-in Windows
defragmenter and equip the computer with an Ultra-133 or Serial ATA hard drive with 8-MB cache
buffer.
defragmenter and equip the computer with an Ultra-133 or Serial ATA hard drive with 8-MB cache
buffer.
2.) If a PC has less than 512 MB of RAM, add more memory that can dramatically improve system
performance.
performance.
3.) Ensure that Windows XP is utilizing the NTFS file system for its superior security, reliability, and
efficiency with larger disk drives.
efficiency with larger disk drives.
4.) Disable file indexing.
5.) Update the PC's video and motherboard chipset drivers. Also, update and configure the BIOS.
6.) Empty the Windows Prefetch folder every three months or so.
7.) Once a month, run a disk cleanup.
8.) Ensure that DMA is enabled for each drive you have connected to the Primary and Secondary
controller.
controller.
9.) Use appropriate cables for Hard Drives.
10.) Remove all spyware from the computer.
11.) Remove any unnecessary programs or items from Windows Startup routine using the MSCONFIG
utility.
utility.
12.) Remove unnecessary or unused programs.
13.) Turn off any and all unnecessary animations, and disable active desktop.
14.) If youare comfortable in editing registry, try some of the performance registry tweaks.
15.) Update Windows regularly.
16.) Update the anti-virus software on a weekly, even daily, basis.
17.) Make sure that fewer than 500 type of fonts installed on computer.
18.) Do not partition the hard drive. Windows XP's NTFS file system runs more efficiently on one
large partition.
large partition.
19.) Check the system's RAM to ensure it is operating properly
20.) If the PC has a CD or DVD recorder, check the drive manufacturer's Web site for updated
firmware.
firmware.
21.) Disable unnecessary services. To determine which services you can disable for your client, visit
the Black Viper site for Windows XP configurations.
the Black Viper site for Windows XP configurations.
22.) If you're sick of a single Windows Explorer window crashing and then taking the rest of your OS
down with it, then follow this tip: open My Computer, click on Tools, then Folder Options. Now
click on the View tab. Scroll down to "Launch folder windows in a separate process," and enable
this option. Reboot your machine for this option to take effect.
down with it, then follow this tip: open My Computer, click on Tools, then Folder Options. Now
click on the View tab. Scroll down to "Launch folder windows in a separate process," and enable
this option. Reboot your machine for this option to take effect.
23.) At least once every three month, open the computer's cases and blow out all the dust and debris.
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