SineSurfer
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Turn off Uneeded Devices
Go to device manager, disable any drivers you do not use or need. For example, firewire or terminal server device redirector.
Turn off Uneeded Services
Go to services. Disable or set to manual all the Windows Services you do not use.
Startup Programs
Go to run, type msconfig. Turn off Programs which arnt needed during bootup. For example; itunes helper, yahoo pager, adobe updater, quicktime etc. Note: Enabling multi processor, in boot, advanced settings does not boost startup time, this is clarified in an article microsoft posted.
Ready Boost
Ready boost can help computers the most with lower amount of ram and a slower hardrive. Use at least a 4gb memory stick.
Ready Boost may cause excessive wear on your usb drive.
Improve your hardrive.
Install a faster hard drive or set up Raid 0 array, with two hard drives. SSD hard drives are more expensive but save money in the long run with lower power consumption. There are many different way to configure your hardrives to best suit your needs. Onboard raid might better then a raid controller, because raid controllers may need time to load during boot up.
Defragment
Start. Programs. Accessories. System Tools. Disk Defragmenter.
Disk Cleanup
Start. Programs. Accessories. System Tools. Disk Cleanup.Remove uneeded data, or reduce data not needed often.
Unistall Uneeded Programs
Go to Control Panel. Programs and features. A hardrive with more space is also a faster hardrive. There are also some extra windows programs which are not needed.
Adjust Performance Settings.
Control Panel. System. Advanced System Settings. Advanced. Performance. Settings. Visual Effects. Adjust to your liking.
Im not going to list every service which can disabled, because it is relative to your needs. Just google it.
There are a few minor other tweaks that can be done. Please post them if you know of them.
Hope this helps,
SineSurfer
Go to device manager, disable any drivers you do not use or need. For example, firewire or terminal server device redirector.
Turn off Uneeded Services
Go to services. Disable or set to manual all the Windows Services you do not use.
Startup Programs
Go to run, type msconfig. Turn off Programs which arnt needed during bootup. For example; itunes helper, yahoo pager, adobe updater, quicktime etc. Note: Enabling multi processor, in boot, advanced settings does not boost startup time, this is clarified in an article microsoft posted.
Ready Boost
Ready boost can help computers the most with lower amount of ram and a slower hardrive. Use at least a 4gb memory stick.
Ready Boost may cause excessive wear on your usb drive.
Improve your hardrive.
Install a faster hard drive or set up Raid 0 array, with two hard drives. SSD hard drives are more expensive but save money in the long run with lower power consumption. There are many different way to configure your hardrives to best suit your needs. Onboard raid might better then a raid controller, because raid controllers may need time to load during boot up.
Defragment
Start. Programs. Accessories. System Tools. Disk Defragmenter.
Disk Cleanup
Start. Programs. Accessories. System Tools. Disk Cleanup.Remove uneeded data, or reduce data not needed often.
Unistall Uneeded Programs
Go to Control Panel. Programs and features. A hardrive with more space is also a faster hardrive. There are also some extra windows programs which are not needed.
Adjust Performance Settings.
Control Panel. System. Advanced System Settings. Advanced. Performance. Settings. Visual Effects. Adjust to your liking.
Im not going to list every service which can disabled, because it is relative to your needs. Just google it.
There are a few minor other tweaks that can be done. Please post them if you know of them.
Hope this helps,
SineSurfer