subject: Windows Vista Performance Features - Optimize vista and Get a Fast Computer [print this page] Windows Vista Performance Features - Optimize vista and Get a Fast Computer
The performance features of Microsoft vista are what make it unique from the previous versions. This edition of the operating system has a set of convenient new features for users and you can optimize windows vista for performance.
The new version is also equipped with diagnostics and self tuning features which are capable of correcting itself once system glitches are detected. It also claims that it is more consistent with regards to responsiveness. Your programs are promised to launch more quickly while the same performance is sustained throughout the rest of the day.
The other performance features of this version version include the windows superfetch. This feature ensures that your computers RAM is maximized thus making the programs more responsive. Also, there is a Low Priority I/O that schedules your programs' priority so that it can access data on the hard disk drive.
ReadyDrive and ReadyBoost are two features introduced in this version. The function of such features is to improve the time you spend in getting your information based on your memory space. While ReadyDrive gets data from the hard disk drive, ReadyBoost accesses information from the flash drives. The end result however is a faster computer. if your computer is running slow there are steps you can take to fix this.
#1 If you add a Readyboost compatible USB stick you can use this to act as memory. The advantage of this is if your computer is running low on memory you can do this instead of having to open your PC and add new memory to it.
If all these features do not speed up your computer you should carry out these steps to do this.
#2 One of the most critical things on vista is that all the files are up to date. The way to do this is to run windows update from the windows start menu then all programs.
#3 Ensure all the programs you are using are vista compatible. Many programs will install on vista even though they are not and the consequence is that they will hog memory, cause crashes and slow windows vista.
#4 Run a registry scan and ensure there are no errors. Registry errors can bring windows to a crawl, cause crashing and unknown errors.
Doing all this can improve windows vista performance and ensure your PC is running fast. Click here to run a PC health check on your vista computer and optimize it now.
