I've got a 2nd computer that's been pretty trusty for about 3 years. I use it primarily now to host iTunes for my AppleTV and to store videos for my other computers. It's slowed to a crawl now and just seems like it needs a good "physical checkup" like at the doctor's office.
I've installed a ton of programs on it over the past few years but have recently uninstalled most of them. Things like DVD burner software, printer drivers, adobe software, etc. Stuff I don't need anymore but were pretty intrusive.
My question is should I re-install XP to give it a clean new registry? Or do I download one of those free registry cleaners? I don't want to completely wipe it and start from scratch, so I'm wondering what would be the best way to give it a nice spring cleaning?
Any help or opinions would be great.
I've installed a ton of programs on it over the past few years but have recently uninstalled most of them. Things like DVD burner software, printer drivers, adobe software, etc. Stuff I don't need anymore but were pretty intrusive.
My question is should I re-install XP to give it a clean new registry? Or do I download one of those free registry cleaners? I don't want to completely wipe it and start from scratch, so I'm wondering what would be the best way to give it a nice spring cleaning?
Any help or opinions would be great.