How to Optimize Windows XP on an Asus Eee PC

The Asus Eee PC is a series of netbook computers. Netbook computers lack an optical drive and are designed with inexpensive components to keep the retail price low. Before the release of Windows 7, all Asus Eee PC netbook computers came pre-installed with Windows XP. You can optimize the installation of Windows XP to get the most performance and speed out of the Asus netbook with the "msconfig" utility.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Click "Run."

3. Type "msconfig" without quotes, then press Enter.

4. Click the "Services" tab.

5. Click "Hide All Microsoft Services."

6. Click to deselect any unnecessary services.

7. Click the "Startup" tab.

8. Deselect the start-up items that you don't need.

9. Click "OK," then restart the computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Perform these steps again to re-check any items that you want to reinstate.