How to Speed Up Windows XP

Few things are more frustrating than fighting the temptation to take a nap while you boot your PC. Massive programs and other features that hog vital space on your hard drive can cause Windows XP to boot and run slowly on your PC. There is hope, though, You can successfully speed up Windows XP by following a few simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Disable Unneeded Programs That Slow Down Boot Time

1. Go to the “Start” tab.
2. Highlight and click on “Run.”
3. Type “MSCONFIG” into the text box. This will access “System Configuration Utility.”
4. Select the “Services” tab and choose to “Hide All Microsoft Services.”
5. Uncheck any programs you neither recognize nor find necessary.
6. Choose the “Startup” tab and repeat Step 5.
7. Click “Apply” and reboot your computer when done.

Alter Your Folder Settings to Speed Up Windows XP Performance

8. Go to “My Computer.”
9. Select “Tools” and “Folder Options.”
10. Open the “View” tab.
11. Uncheck and Check these options:
    
    Uncheck “Automatically Search for Network Folders and Printers." Check “Launch Folder Windows in a Separate Process” and “Do Not Cache" Thumbnails.

Speed Up Windows XP by Disabling Sounds

12. Go to the “Start” tab.
13. Choose “Settings.”
14. Open the “Control Panel.”
15. Select “Sounds and Audio Devices.”
16. Open the “Sounds” tab.
17. Opt for “No Sounds” under the Sound Scheme.

Tips & Warnings

• If you lose sound completely while trying to disable sounds, then simply undo the changes.
• This advice will in no way delete necessary files or programs. Neither will it negatively affect the way Windows XP works on your PC.

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