subject: How to Optimize Computer Performance [print this page] Are you annoyed that your system is taken too much memory and can not run as fast as before? It is common problems but you really take it seriously. In fact, besides shutting down excessive running operations, you can learn some ways in this article to maximize Windows XP memory.
First, you can shut down the function of "Automatically synchronizing with an Internet time server".
Click "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Date, Time, Language and regional Options" > "Time and Date" > "Internet Time", and cross out "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server".
Second, you can turn off the "Automatic Updates", "System Restore", and function of "Automatic Error Reporting" and "Visual Effects".
a. Right-click "My Computer", and click "Properties" to open "System Properties". Click "Automatic Updates" and choose "Turn off Automatic Updates".
b. In the same windows of "System Properties", click "System Restore" and choose "Turn off System Restore".
c. In this window, click "Advanced"> "Error Reporting" to choose "Disable error reporting".
d. In the window, click "Advanced" > "Settings" in the "Performance" bar, in the "Visual Effects", turn off the special appearance settings which can save a lot of memory.
Third, you can clean up the clipboard.
Since clipboard is just a temporary region in the system, it is useful to clean up the clipboard in order to maximize the system.
Click "Start", point to "Programs" > "Accessories" > "System Tools" and click "Clipboard Viewer" so as to open the windows. Then, choose "Edit", click "Delete" order and choose "OK" in the dialog box. By doing this, you can release the memory in the clipboard.
After doing the operations above, it is definitely for you to maximize windows XP if not, you really need to check your registry thoroughly. So you can click here to find more methods to optimize your computer.
