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Be More Satisfied with A Faster Windows OS

Old personal computers which comes with old Window programs are very likely to score low in the speed department. However, doesnt mean you must verify the new personal computer models in town.

Although not all people would agree, old computer programs are easier to use. Its convenience is because of its simplicity. Its ordinary for old computers to slow down just a little bit. But then again if your computer is taking more than 15 minutes to boot up and another 10 minutes to load even a basic Microsoft Office program then something is definitely wrong. Do the listed speed up Windows guidelines:

> Remove worthless applications.
Your personal computer may be keeping applications that havent been used for years. Check the programs installed by checking add/remove program menu. Delete the programs you havent accessed for a very long time. This will make your PC faster.

> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers eat up little space but they dictate the speed of your Windows accessories. There have been a lot of improvements in the drivers of hardware over the years. Check Online and look for new information about them. This information without a doubt speed up Windows 2000 and ME.

> Get rid of starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this certain starting windows message that delays PC booting. Remove this option to speed up Windows 98. Select to C:\ and search for Msdos.sys, right click on it and unchoose the read-only option. Access the file in Notepad, go over to text Options inside the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You can also choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting quicker by setting add Logo=0 to remove the Windows logo throughout start-up.

> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having instant access to your start menu. Hit on Start and access Run. Type Regedit inside the bar and press Enter. Go to the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If you see a MenuShowDelay, double click it and modify the value of data field to 0. This sets your Start program access without any delay.

> Do not Turn On active desktop.
For Windows 98, go to the Display Properties settings and access Web tab. Deselect the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This easy step will definitely speed up your Windows 98.

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