What other ways are there to speed up my computer?

Question

I have Windows XP Media Center and have Vista Transformation Pack on it.

I have defragmented and deleted temp. internet files and emptied recycle bin and deleted unwanted programs. I've ran antivirus and antispyware programs and that's all ok.

So how else can I speed up my computer?

Also, is Messenger Plus!, which is for Windows Live Messenger, bad for your computer?

Thanks!

Answer 1

For running slow there are many causes:

Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!

Spyware/Adware

RAM

De-Fragmenting

Etc.

Below can help you speed up your pc:

For  IE, click Tools, Internet Options  delete files (offline files) clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want) click o.k., and Restart

For Firfox, press ctrl+shift+del, and click clean private data.

Manage your startup:

Open your Start menu  ->  Click Run ->  In the command screen type "msconfig.exe" ->  In the "system configuration utility", click either "service" or "startup" tab ->  Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

De-Fragmenting

1. Right click of C Disk.

2. Click properties.

3. Click tools tab.

4. Click "Defragment now".

5. Click Defragment.

You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.

Under steps:

1. right click on the TaskBar.

2. click the Task Manager.

3. click the processes tab.

4. double click the CPU.

5. find if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. if not right click and click end process.

Learn  "Why Is My Computer Running so Slow?" and "How to Speed it UP":

http://downloadlk.com/WhyIsMyComputerSlo...

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Answer 2

You can always update your hardware of course, get more RAM and CPU speed.

Answer 3

Check http://www.pcoptimizerprodownload.com

With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.

It will help improve your system performance.

Answer 4

I just stumbled upon this page http://www.releaselive.com/2008/07/31/op...

It seemed to help some. Except for the registry edits, I already had XP set up this way so, depending on your setup this could help alot.

If you're worried about messing with the registry, make sure to set up a restore point first or just skip those suggestions.

Answer 5

I don't know what Messenger Plus! is, but I have Windows Live Messenger, and that can take up a bit of memory. I recommend either increasing your paging file so that the minimum and maximum amount of RAM it can use is equal in both boxes. I also recommend, if necessary, reformatting your computer if it is super super slow.

EDIT: I just checked on Messenger Plus. It is not bad for your computer (Microsoft makes it!) but it does seem like it would be a memory hog, as Windows Live Messenger kind of is one already.

Go here to learn more about paging files and how to change it.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/132201...

Answer 6

Using a registry cleaner can clean up your computer and then make your computer faster,Why?the reason is that there may be some registry errors and remnant,corrupt files and temp files in your computer to cause "computer slow".

Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the computer registry.over time, the registry can grow to enormous proportions, especially if the various programs you've installed do not do a good job of deleting and/or updating it's Registry entries.You need to scan and clean your computer with registry cleaner to make it fast.Good Registry Cleaner will improve your computer and Internet performance dramatically!

There are some comparison and review of TOP 5 registry cleaners.

http://www.make-computer-faster.com

You can download and scan your computer for free.

Answer 7

download and run ccleaner (c**p cleaner) it cleans up your computer and speeds it up ( from personal experience)

i would also get rid of your vista transformation pack (again personal experience)

Answer 8

Buy this

http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/boo...

Or if you really want I might have a spare serial for it, just ask later but my computer in a bit of a mess and can't get it right now.

No I run messenger plus and have never had a problem.  It is just a modding tools really, not a virus or whatever.

Answer 9

use eboostr.....but u'll need a big external memory like a portable hard disk...or a large pen drive.