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Windows XP and Vista are excellent operating systems, but the default settings they are installed with do not necessarily promote the optimum performance of your computer system.
Some machines are powerful enough that there is no noticeable performance trade-off in running Windows as installed, however, many if not most systems could see a big increase in performance by simply tweaking Windows for best performance.
Additionally, over time, Windows can become sluggish due to cluttered computer memory, loads of application programs, pop-ups, viruses, and spyware. The following are some simple steps you can take to improve your Windows experience:
- Regularly Install Software Patch Updates: Microsoft frequently provides software patches and updates to improve performance and remove defects in its programs. Ensure that you have the latest patches and updates for your operating system by clicking here to go to Microsoft Windows Update Utility.
- Run Fewer Applications at the Same Time: Sometimes little things like simply changing the way you use your computer can have a decent impact on the performance of Windows. If you typically run several MS Office programs at the same time, have multiple Internet Browser windows open at the same time, are chatting and emailing with friends, all the while listening to music at the same time—you’ll be eating up a large chunk of your PC’s resources thus slowing performance down significantly. Look for ways to reduce your own multi-tasking to increase your overall Windows speed and performance.
- Delete the Temporary Files in your Operating System: Over time the Windows “Temp” directory can get filled up with application files that it stores there regularly. Large amounts of data and files can accumulate in this directory and have an impact on the performance of your operating system. The best way to find and delete these temp files is to go to your Windows Explorer and do a search of your local disk C: for all temp files. Just enter “*.tmp” into the search box and press Enter. Sort by the Date Modified tab at the top and delete any temp files that are older than a few weeks.
Continue on to the next page for additional Windows XP and Vista tweaks and tips:
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