Become A Lot More Satisfied with A Faster Windows OS
March 26th, 2010
Become A Lot More Satisfied with A Faster Windows OS
Old computers which comes with old Window programs are very likely to score low in the speed department. But, doesnt mean you must verify the new computer models in town.
Though not all people would agree, old computer programs are easier to utilize. Its convenience is because of its simplicity. It is normal for old PCs to be a little bit slow. But hey, if your PC takes 15 minute booting up and another 10 minutes to load even a basic Microsoft Office program then something is definitely wrong. Try doing the following speed up Windows tips:
> Remove any unused programs.
Your PC might still be holding programs that have not been utilized for a long time. Scan the programs listed in the add/remove programs menu in the control panel. Delete the applications you havent accessed for a very long time. Freeing up disk space will no doubt speed up your windows program.
> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers take up minor space but they dictate the speed of your Windows accessories. There have been a lot of improvements in the drivers of hardware over the years. Check the Web and find new information about them. This tip without a doubt speed up Windows 2000 and ME.
> Get rid of starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this particular starting windows message that delays computer booting. Delete feature to speed up Windows 98. Go to C:\ and search for Msdos.sys, right click on it and deselect the read-only option. Access the file in Notepad, go over to text Options inside the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You may choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting speedier by setting add Logo=0 to get rid of the heavy Windows logo during start-up.
> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having easy access to your start menu. Click on Start and select Run. Type Regedit inside the bar and hit Enter. Go to the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If you see a MenuShowDelay, double click it and modify the value of data field to 0. This sets your Start program access without any delay.
> Turn off active desktop.
For Windows 98, access the Display Properties settings and access Web tab. Unmark the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This very simple tip will have your Windows 98 speeding up in no time.
