subject: Four Tips For Speeding Up Your Computer [print this page] Four Tips For Speeding Up Your Computer Four Tips For Speeding Up Your Computer
Tried all the methods to speed up computer but only in vain?Going to call and ask a PC expert to help you speed up your cPC? Here I am providing you with some practical tips on how to instantly and effectively speed your PC up.
1)Using The Classic Theme
One way you can increase the speed of windows is by not using one of the newer Windows themes. Instead, try changing your theme and use the Windows Classic theme. This theme is a lot easier on your computer.
To change your theme, go to the control panel, then display properties, then themes.
2)No Wallpaper
Having a wallpaper on your computer is nice, but it also is just another item for your computer to load on startup. Instead of having a big high resolution photo, why not have your wallpaper blank? Yeah your computer looks dull, but you might notice an increase in your computer speed since it doesn't have to load that wallpaper.
3)Turn Off The Indexing Service
I don't know why this was even enabled by default on Windows XP. The indexing service is supposed to help speed up file searches on the computer. Most people don't do file searches very often though. And if you do use one, just download a separate program to do that! There are many available that do a better job at it such as Agent Ransack.
To disable the Indexing service, go to control panel - administrative tools - services. From there, double click on the indexing service and change it to disable.
4)Use Trillian
Do you use a lot of IM Messengers? If you do, consider downloading Trillian. AIM, MSN, and Yahoo Messenger all use up a LOT of memory. With Trillian, you can connect to all of them with just one messenger. And honestly, Trillian uses less memory then either AIM, MSN, or Yahoo. Imagine how much memory it takes to run all three at once. If you are doing that, just download Trillian.This will instantly increase your PC speed.
In conclusion, even though there are kinds of solutions to speed up PC, with a good habit of computer usage in daily life, you can always enjoy a faster computer. If you find that your computer runs desperately slow, do remember to regularly optimize Windows registry.
