Have you ever wondered why your PC or even laptop starts up so slowly? Does your computer have billions of programs that load up when you load up XP? Now there is a guide. A guide to fixing those problems and more! Follow the steps below for great system optimization.
Step 1: Remove those unwanted programs that load in the beginning.
How to:
1. Go to Start.
2. Click Run
3. Where it says “type the name of the program…” and enter: “msconfig”
4. Look at the different tabs and look for “Startup” and click on it.
5. Now you should see many different programs as such:
6. In this list, if your computer is kinda old, you should see many programs. A majority of them will be spyware/adware. All you have to do is uncheck the programs that you do not wish to start up in the beginning. After you have done this, it will ask you to restart. Click restart now and restart the computer. After you do this, you should notice that your computer will start up MUCH faster.
Step 2: Clean your temp files, cache files, and recycle bin.
How to:
1. First you need to have the Hard Drive you want to clean. To do this, right click on START. Then click explore. After you have done this, look on your left and select the drive you wish to clean. An example of the drive would be “Local Disk: C” or “Local Disk: D”
2. Right click on your disk and go to “Properties.” You should see the screen below. If you dont, u did not follow directions.
3. Now for the cleaning. Click “Disk Cleanup” near the bottom right.
4. Depending on the speed of your computer and the volume of the disk you have left, it should take some time.
5. After disk cleanup has finished analyzing the system, you should see a small window with different files and sizes.
6. Check the boxes that you wish to clean. The preferred ones are always, “Temp Internet Files” + “Recycle Bin” + “Temp Files.” After you have done this, click “Ok.” The cleanup processes should also take some time depending on the speed of your computer. (the speed will be faster after you have finished the guide)
7. You are now done with the disk cleaning.
Step 3: Get a RAM boosting software/buy more RAM.
How to:
1. Find a software that you think will boost your RAM (random access memory). Your computer uses this to store temporary information when you decide to leave the computer for some reason. If it weren’t for RAM, your internet tabs wouldn’t be open when you came back. The one i like to use is RAM Booster 2. This software gets the job done quickly and efficiently. You can download the software here: RAM Booster 2.
2. After you have done this, install the software and follow the directions to optimize your RAM.
3. If you really wish to increase PC or Laptop performance, buying more RAM is the best option. First find you what type of RAM stick your computer supports. Then find an online retailer like newegg.com and buy your ram.
4. The installation process for your RAM is fairly easy. Instructions should be available on your computer company’s website.
Step 4: Get a Virus detection and Adware removal program.
How to:
1. This is probably the easiest step. All you have to do is download a software!
2. The preferred Anti-virus program is AVG Free. it can be downloaded at AVG Anti-Virus FREE Edition. With 60 million downloads, it is the most popular out there.
3. Now you need an Adware removal program. The most popular is Ad-ware 2007. This also can be downloaded here: Ad-ware 2007.
Step 5: Remove programs that you no longer use.
How to:
1. Go to START. Find “control panel” and click it.
2. Now find “Add or Remove Programs” and click it.
3. All you have to do is find the programs you wish to remove and click “uninstall/remove” to the right of its name.
You have officially completed a very comprehensive and easy to use guide in optimizing your XP Operating System. This guide was written by Admin at Technorino.com
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