Posted on 04/22/2006 8:45:04 PM PDT by george76
Despite all the hoopla about the introduction of Windows Vista, the truth of the matter is that the new OS isn't due for at least another seven to nine months — and it will probably be even longer before most of us start adopting it.
Meanwhile, we've still got to deal with Win XP.
In order to make the waiting easier, we've decided to assemble the greatest tips in the history of Windows XP.
Here you'll find the tips that give you the most bang for your buck; that are most useful in terms of security, functionality, and PC performance; and that are just plain cool.
One final thought: As you parse our Top 10, consider the following: With any luck, this time next year we'll all be reading Windows Vista tips stories.
Tip 10: Halt background services to improve performance.
Tip 9: Increase available disk space by scaling back System Restore.
Tip 8: Scrub your hard drive clean.
Tip 7: Run two displays on the same PC.
Tip 6: Force unresponsive applications to close at shutdown.
Tip 5: Automatically optimize your hard drive.
Tip 4: Set a custom resolution.
Tip 3: Stay on top of registry changes.
Tip 2: Recover lost data.
Tip 1: Automatically log when and why shutdowns have occurred.
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Tip 11. Save often.
Tip 12. Think nice thoughts about Windows XP, for it is thin-skinned and easily annoyed.
Tip 13...?
Tip #1: Don't use internet explorer.
That's most of your problems gone right there.
Just kidding.
??? Once a quarter does it for me...
1) I have a puny HD (30GB in the laptop)
2) I end up moving a LOT of files around onto CDs, DVDs, the recycle bin. If I'm not careful, I end up with a mess of a hard drive within a week.
Your opinions, please.
People here have covered it pretty well I would add
Lower Color depth as much as is tollerable
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Here is a qualification of some services you might want to stop from autobooting:
Service: What it does
Portable Media Serial Number: Retrieves the serial number of a portable music player attached to your PC.
Task Scheduler: Schedules unattended tasks to be run. If you don't schedule any unattended tasks, turn it off.
Uninterruptible Power Supply: Manages an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connected to your PC.
Telnet (service available on XP Pro only): Allows a remote user to log in to your computer and run programs. (This will not be found on all versions of XP Pro.)
Wireless Zero Configuration Service: Automatically configures a Wi-Fi (802.11) network card. Disable this only if you're not using a Wi-Fi network card.
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