Posted on 05/02/2005 11:55:32 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
The Windows XP Tweaking Companion
By Koroush Ghazi
What is the Windows XP Tweaking Companion?
The Windows XP Tweaking Companion (XPTC) is the complete Windows XP and system optimization guide. No longer do you have to put up with so-called XP Tweak Guides which have a handful of Registry tweaks and some vague optimization advice - the XPTC brings an enormous range of detailed descriptions and resources together in one free 170 page downloadable PDF file. Everything from the correct installation of Windows and critical software and drivers, through to recommendations for every significant setting in XP, all the major performance, visual and convenience tweaks, and descriptions of XP's functionality. The XPTC includes comprehensive chapters on overclocking, benchmarking and stress testing, troubleshooting and regular maintenance procedures. Basically the XPTC is the mother of all Windows XP Tweak Guides and System Optimization Guides, and it's right here for you to try for yourself.
Windows XP Tweaking Companion [Deluxe Edition]
The Windows XP Tweaking Companion Deluxe Edition is a 215 page guide which can either be sent to you in PDF format, or purchased as a professionally printed and bound book. Find out more about the Deluxe Edition.
Windows XP Tweaking Companion [Regular Edition]
To download the free 170 page PDF Regular Edition of the Windows XP Tweaking Companion, click the button below:
Filename: TweakGuides_XPTC.zip
Version: 1.07
Last Updated: April 2005
Size: 1.8MB
Cost: Free
When downloading this file please be patient, the site may be quite slow due to heavy demand for the XPTC. If you wish to link to the XPTC, link directly to this page and not the file itself.
Usage Instructions
Once downloaded, extract the XPTC.pdf file from the .zip file and use Acrobat Reader software (Version 5.0 or higher) to read and print the document. Note that the XPTC file has been thoroughly checked and is not damaged or corrupt. If you don't have Acrobat Reader you can get it for free by clicking the button below:
If You Like This Guide
In deciding to make the Regular Edition of this guide free of charge, I took into consideration the fact that the information in it might help a lot of people, and it would be petty of me to try to charge for it. However many months of my spare time went into compiling and editing this guide. So if you find the guide useful please consider purchasing the XPTC Deluxe Edition or make a small donation to TweakGuides.com by clicking the PayPal button below. PayPal is 100% secure and safe to use:
Updates to the XPTC
The XPTC is currently at Version 1.07 released on 22 April 2005. The guide is now highly refined. The specific updates to the guide are listed in the Revision History section at the bottom of this page, and on the last page of the guide itself.
I will be taking All Feedback and constantly revising and updating the XPTC to remain both accurate and to expand it to include topics of interest to readers pertinent to optimizing their Windows XP. Announcements about updates to the XPTC will be made on the front page of TweakGuides.com, so visit the site regularly if you want to stay informed on the XPTC.
Copyright Issues
The contents of this guide are Copyright © 2005 Koroush Ghazi, TweakGuides.com and protected under US, Australian and International Copyright laws. No unauthorized reproduction, alteration or distribution of the guide, in part or in whole, in any language, is permitted without explicit written consent from the author. All Trademarks used in this publication are the property of their respective owners.
If you find this guide being hosted anywhere other than TweakGuides.com please Report this to me.
If you are having technical problems such as downloading or printing the file Email Me.
Enjoy the Guide!
Koroush Ghazi
Owner/Author
XPTC Revision History
Version: 1.00
Release Date: 22 December 2004
Revisions:
Nil - First Release
Version: 1.01
Release Date: 23 December 2004
Revisions:
pp.55, 98 - RegCleaner links fixed.
pp.101 - Reference to /Windows/Prefetch fixed.
Version: 1.02
Release Date: 10 January 2005
Revisions:
All pages - Formatting altered (e.g. inserted section name on side of each page).
All pages - Numerous typographical /grammatical errors fixed.
pp.13 - XPTC problem reporting link changed.
pp.40 - Internet connection advice clarified in Driver Installation Order.
pp.42 - Added XGI graphics card driver download link.
pp.49 - Added 2GB+ RAM example for Virtual Memory.
pp.54 - Prefetcher tweak clarified.
pp.56, 99 - Correct RegCleaner version clarified.
pp.86 - Mention how to re-enable User Names column in Task Manager.
pp.104 - Recycle Bin rename/delete tweak fixed.
pp.121 - Windows Update repair tweak fixed.
pp.145 - AMD CPU Thermal Limiting mentioned.
Version: 1.03
Release Date: 15 February 2005
Revisions:
All pages - Numerous typographical/grammatical errors fixed.
pp.41, 62, 140 - Added Nvidia Forceware Tweak Guide link.
Version: 1.04
Release Date: 10 March 2005
Revisions:
pp.34 - Corrected IRQ Priority tweak.
pp.41 - Changed ATI Catalyst download link.
pp.50 - Clarified Position of Pagefile using Diskeeper tweak.
pp.53 - Clarified/corrected LargeSystemCache and IOPageLockLimit tweaks.
pp.54 - Clarified the Windows Prefetcher advice.
pp.102 - Instructions for Prefetch files in /Windows/Prefetch folder clarified.
pp.121 - Changed the Firefox Tweak Guide link.
Version: 1.05
Release Date: 10 April 2005
Revisions:
All pages - Several typographical/grammatical errors fixed.
pp.23 - Ad-Aware TweakSE plugin linked.
pp.29,87 - Erunt & NTRegOpt links fixed.
pp.56,100-101,157 - All WinOptimizer advice and links replaced by CCleaner.
pp.145 - Throttlewatch link fixed.
pp.148 - PSU Guide link fixed.
pp.160 - Electrostatic Discharge Article link fixed.
Version: 1.06
Release Date: 18 April 2005
Revisions:
pp.38 - Provided alternate links for XP Home and Pro Installation Guides.
pp.82-83 - Provided alternate links for XP Services Guide.
Version: 1.07
Release Date: 22 April 2005
Revisions:
pp.41 - Fixed Intel software download links.
So, have you used this? Is it worth my time?
ping for later review
Counting down until this thread is taken over by the Linux/Mac cadre.
ernie, can you find a "tweaking guide" for repub senators ?
I have not used this, seems large, 170 pdf PAGES.
Seems kinda disingenuous to publish a tweaking guide for software that will need another 170 pages of tweaking assistance next month...
Guess it's too much to ask for pre-tweaked software?
Man, you keep piling on the work here........LOL
No such thing as pre-tweaked software...can't complain about the cost though.
This guy seems to have a whole range of these tweaking guides....
I couldn't leave you counting.
It's a sub heading listed under "testicle transplant" or "spinal insertion."
Unfortuantely, too many units are missing the "testicles" .exe file. Also, many do not have a .dll for "spine."
fyi
A couple of 'em lack a /dev/nads entry in fstab.
Thanks. I needed that.
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