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Often we complain of windows running slow, long time for start , shutdown,and etc. Our friend suggested to use special software that allows the Windows XP run faster and optimized. The software may be good, but usually not free and require high computer specs. With these tips we do not need to install any additional software to speed up the performance of your windows XP.

Using NTFS file system

If you recently installed Windows XP, use the NTFS file system. NTFS file system more quickly accessible and scan the disk also very fast. Do not use FAT, unless you want to be able to access the hard drive in windows 98 with no additional software. Windows 98 can access NTFS files with additional software: NTFS-reader or NTFS98.

The level of resolution that slow Windows XP

This feature classic, with increasing color display with 32-bit Windows makes the screen more comfortable viewing. Particularly those with high VGA color display usually also maximize Windows with 32-bit color levels.

If you feel your desktop screen a bit slow, try to change the display color features from 32 bits to 16 bits. In addition to speeding up the performance of a desktop, a picture of the screen is also more responsive. Changing the color level from 32 bits to 16 bits will certainly reduce the image display on desktop computers, especially those who need a display image with colors such as photo realistic quality. If you do not require as high as users of display screen and 3D Photo editing applications, 16-bit color is more profitable you with faster screen display.

Turning off Indexing Service

Windows Indexing service is a facility to create and update the index files / folders on a regular basis, so when using the Search facility in the explorer, then searches faster. Sometimes this feature often makes a slow PC performance, especially if you rarely use the Search facility / Find. To power on active through the following steps:

1. Open the Control Panel> Add or Remove Programs

2. Select Add / Remove Windows Components

3.  uncheck the Indexing Service just click next

4. Wait until the process is complete

Setting the optimal virtual memory

Open the Start Menu -> Control Panel -> System Properties. Open the Advanced tab. Click on the Performance setting. Click the Advanced tab. At the bottom there is an option of Virtual Memory, click the Change posts. Use custom size. Fill with:

Minimum: 1024 MB

Maximum: 2048 MB

Adjusting Settings "Performance Options"

Right-click My Computer and select the Advanced tab and click Settings in the Performance section

In order for the computer to work faster, then it can be selected Adjust for best performance, but if you want to keep using XP view, select the course (check) the option:

• Use visual styles on windows and buttons

• Smooth edges of screen fonts

• Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop (if enabled desktop icon)

Other animation is not so important, so to remove the check mark it.

Turning off unnecessary services

In the msconfig window, open the services tab. It is a service that automatically run at startup of windows. There are several services that are not necessary and should be turned off, namely:

* Automatic Live Update Scheduler. This service if you do not want automatic updates of windows, or your computer is not connected to the Internet at all.

* Error Reporting Service. If you ever see a window whose content is "... error occured." Keeps no option send or do not send. That is the order of this service. We usually choose do not send, so this service should be turned off.

* Live Update, together with the Automatic Live Update Scheduler.

* Automatic Updates, together with the Automatic Live Update Scheduler.

* Remote Desktop Help Manager. Used to help you if you have problems or errors in the windows, you can ask your friends to access your computer remotely (Internet). If you never wear it, this service should be turned off.

* Remote Registry. To access the registry (windows settings file) from a distance. Should be turned off.

* Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This is only used if you use a computer UPS, which is a useful tool for storing electrical energy when the power goes out. Turn off this service if you do not use UPS.

* Even Log.Windows record all logs of what is happening in the windows. If you never use the event log (in the Control Panel -> Administrative Tools), then this service may be turned off.

* Windows Audio. May be turned off if your computer without sound card.

if we've removed from the system but it still appears in the startup list, we can remove them permanently from the msconfig startup list system, with the following steps.

* Click Start >> Run >> and type regedit then OK or ENTER.

* Click HEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> SOFTWARE >> Microsoft >> Shared Tool >> MSConfig startupreg >>

* Then remove the applications that have been deleted from the system one by one, by right-clicking on the application in question and then select delete.

* If you have, then close the registry

* Restart Computer

Dispose of unneeded programs from start-up

As with other Microsoft operating systems, when installing the program into the hard drive. Generally, some of the programs put features like auto updates, drivers or additional programs on start-up. Maybe you never realize that the program is placed on the Windows start-up is also slow when Windows XP will be used.

To open and see what programs are loading when Windows XP first started working. You can type on the Run, with Regedit

Regedit function is seeing the Windows Registry and change when needed. Area startup is located on. Or use msconfig run through the Run.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run

Most of the program to be loaded on Windows XP System Windows XP stationed outside the program in the RUN area. Make sure when throwing the task to the program in the startup directory RUN is not a program that you use.

If you have any doubts tamper Utik Windows Registry, it's good to use a helper program like TuneUp.

In the picture below is the view TuneUp program with a menu to change the Start-up manager. And to disable some programs that you do not need the time.

Accelerating Process Shutdown In Windows

1 Used to close all applications on shutdown (auto kill).

- Go to your registry editor (Start -> Run -> Type regedit)

- Go to the following registry:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop

- Find the key with the name "AutoEndTasks" and right-click the key and select Modify, change the Value Data to 1.

2 Used to change the time of closing an application if no application is Hang.

- Go to your registry editor (Start -> Run -> Type regedit)

- Go to the following registry

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop

- Find the key with the name "WaitToKillAppTimeout" and "HungAppTimeout".

- Right-click each key and select Modify and change the Value data to 100.

3 Used to disable the Paging File Clearing facility.

Before using this step you can see what uses the paging file here - Go to your registry editor (Start -> Run -> Type regedit)

- Go to the following registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ SessionManager \ Memory Management

- Find the key with the name "ClearPageFileOnShutdown".

- Right-click the key and select Modify and change the Value Data to 0 if the value data is not equal to 0.

Speed ​​up the boot process

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\MemoryManagem​ent\PrefetchParameters

In EnablePrefetcher give value 0

Each application that is executed always made prefecth order later to run later on the process to be faster, but it can take a lot of hard drive space if not checked once a month and require a longer boot (boot logo). By giving a value of 0 in the registry then the boot process becomes faster.

Speeding star menu

Start Menu will be very annoying if slow to bring up the list of programs. To speed it up, you can change the registry [HKEY_CURRENT_USER / Control Panel / Desktop / MenuShowDelay] from 400 to a smaller number such as 0.

Rid baloon tips

Windows XP has a bad habit or may be said to be fastidious about forcing us to do auto updates, registration Passport, using Windows Messenger and others. This compulsion appears in the form of a baloon tips in the lower right corner. To get rid of the face of Windows, try running [Regedit], then go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER / Software / Microsoft / Windows / Current Version / Explorer / Advanced, create a DWORD value with the name EnableBalloonTips and give a value of 0.

Disabling AutoRun

With the use of the flash that is common everywhere, be one for the proliferation of viruses, especially the local virus. This is evident since the heyday virus eagle. In addition to antivirus should always be updated at least once a week, there are actually very helpful tips to prevent the spread of viruses from media such as flash without us knowing. Here are the steps:

1 Open the Registry Editor by clicking Start Menu> Run and type regedit and click OK

2 Search Location:

KEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer

3 Create a new key (Right click> New> DWORD Value) give the name: NoDriveAutoRun

4 Double-click to fill the value (data). Select Base: Decimal Value data and fill with

value 67108863

Speeding Loading Win XP

1. Empty the prefetch, how to open the RUN dialog box, and then type 'prefetch' (without the single quotes), and enter. Delete all files that appear. Prefetch is useful to keep the rest of shortcut- shortcut of applications that have been opened.

2. emptying  temp, how to open the RUN dialog box, and then type '% temp%' (without the single quotes), and enter. Delete all files that appear. Temp file- serves to store the temporary files of the applications that we have used.

Through Services.msc

Here's a list of the default components of Windows is loading but may not be necessary for some requirement (Source Techtree)

Computer Browser

This module to monitor a list of the computers connected to the network Network. Computer Browser Module can be turned off if you are using a home computer without connecting to the network / LAN.

Distributed Link Tracking Client

This module is enabled to monitor the relationship between NTFS files within a computer itself or  network with a domain name. The function of this module is only needed when someone needs a link to another computer in a file. Not everyone needs a link from and to your computer for a file and you can turn off (Disable).

Error Reporting Service

Function module Error Reporting Service is a Windows XP reports when disturbed. This function is not useful and can be Disable.

Help and Support

Getting support files by pressing F1 to activate. Are you quite often do and read the help files of Windows?, Turn off this feature.

Indexing Service

Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers aims to accelerate access to the file by antiran be flexible. This service is not needed.

Net Logon

Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. When you connect to the network and a domain. This feature is necessary, but if you only use the computer alone and do not have a domain. This feature can be turned off.

NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing

This feature is to provide access to your computer through Netmeeting via the Intranet network. If you are not willing to give access to others, especially by means of the Remote to your computer. This feature should be turned off.

Network Location Awareness (NLA)

This module to record and store a list of network configuration and location information. This function does not help, and can be turned off.

Network Provisioning Service

Manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning. Not needed for home computer networks and systems simple. Feature can be turned off.

Performance Logs and Alerts

Features module to record the performance of computer and other activities are recorded in a file (log file). You do not need to bother with the performance of your Windows system, turn off because it is not of much use for stand-alone.

Portable Media Serial Number Service

Retrieves the serial number of any portable media player connected to this computer. The function of this module is useless and only intended for the Windows Media based / compatible ("PlaysForSure") portable. MP3 users do not need these features and should be turned off.

QoS RSVP

Provides network signaling and control delivery to local traffic. Function module with the concept of providing greater bandwidth to application needs. In fact this function has little impact. Option can be turned off or remain in use.

Remote Desktop Help Session Manager

Manages and controls Remote Assistance. Unknown function for what, Remote Assistance can be accepted. Or not needed and can be turned off.

Remote Registry

Authorize remote users to modify registry on a computer. Should be turned off.

Security Center

Monitors system security settings and configurations. "Pop Up Displays down when a firewall, Anti-virus have been out o date or intentionally turned off Windows update system.

If you always monitor the 3 functions above, this feature can turned off .because Security Center functions not only to monitor and prevent and better supervise directly from your safety program.

Server

Support file server such as printers, file sharing or shared within the network. Could not be needed, if you do not share between computers within the network. This feature can be turned off.

Smart Card

Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. You use the Smart Card on your computer. If not should be turned off.

SSDP Discovery Service

Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network. "Windows will monitor other hardware by Plug and Play system. This function can be turned off when you are no longer adding another device or hardware that you are using is permanent. But if you use a lot of hardware should remain enabled this feature.

System Restore Service

Performs system restore functions. Windows can restore Windows system restore backups performed when the set point. By enabling system restore will be easier to restore Windows in the event of a crash and malfunction and restore Windows XP to a time you do a backup.

There is an opinion, keep system restore enabled for faster restore Windows system such as the last set point. Unfortunately the system is taking space in storage. The advantage, you can quickly restore the system WinXP problem

The choice is between your needs whether using system restore to restore Windows to the determination of the set point that you do. Or off (Disable) but with the risk, if there is a crash in Windows you have to repeat the install again. Advantage, you get a bigger storage space.

TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper

Provides user experience theme management support for NetBIOS over TCP / IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Turn it off when you do not need to NetBIOS network.

Themes

Provides user experience theme management. For performance reasons, like interface displays Win2000. This feature can be run through the Desktop Properties. So there is no reason this module is loaded. You can turn off this feature.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer. It was clear function when you are using UPS requires this functionality, this feature is specific only to the UPS connected to the computer via the COM port. If not, it can be deadly.

Wireless Zero Configuration

Provides automatic functions for the Wireless network adapter. If you do not have a WIFI device can be turned off.

WMI Performance Adapter

Provides performance library information from WMI providers HiPerf. It is unclear to what, and can be turned off.

Workstation

Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If you are using file sharing within the network, leave this function still works. If you are not using your computer and sharing features stand alone / stand alone. This feature can be turned off and not affect the internet connection.

Scan and defragment regularly

Scan (once a week) and defragment (once a month) your hard drive regularly. Open Windows Explorer, right click on your hard drive, select Properties. Go to the tools tab. Select error checking to run a scan disk, and select defragmentation to defragment the hard drive.

Protect drive C

If all of your computer needs has been applied, this software may be helpful for you to protect your computer from virus attacks. By using this computer software is guaranteed safe from virus attacks. Because of your hard drive has in turn protected with this software. Deep Freeze Standard is a software which can restore your computer into a situation where you have to activate this software. In a sense even if your computer is infected with the virus at the time on the run, whether it be from flash or from the other after the computer is turned off will return  where you have to activate this software. Automatically virus that had been spread will be lost.

The risk in this optimization

Using optimization by changing the Service, registry and disable the Windows XP system is not free from some of the risks. You should already know what you are doing with the largest risk that Windows XP can’t work properly until it can’t go to the Desktop screen WinXP.

Do not forget, make changes to Windows XP in your hand, and the risks borne by your own.