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IR_Efrem · 12-06-2007, 01:08 AM

I originally went through my own services and modified them myself without help and with a LOT of experimenting to get it right. Well I do not really want to explain it all especially since some one else already has LoL.

Windows XP Services - By Gene Goldring

This site gives good recomendations. One small note here this fellow has marked Wireless Zero Configuration as disabled. Keep in mind to read the notes provided, it states it's ok to disable this if you aren't using a wireless setup (this is for Wireless Networking not wireless mouse and keyboard and such)

Another small thing is to goto your display properties (right click on an open spot on the desktop and select PROPERITES) click on the Appearance tab and then click the Effects button, UN-CHECK the top 2 boxes (transition effects and smooth edges of fonts).

Click the OK button. While still in the Appearance section of Display Properties (THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL) change the Windows and Buttons to Windows Classic Style. The old style User Interface actually runs quite a bit smoother than the XP style. If you have a fairly quick PC that is up to date you might not even notice a difference.

While still in Display Properties click the Desktop tab then click the Customize Desktop button. At the bottom UN-CHECK Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard..........

I have tried many combinations of Pop-up blockers, Anti-Virus software, and other security software. I like the features of Firefox (internet browser), AVG Free (Anti-virus), and Zone Alarm Pro (Firewall and anti-spyware). Been running without a single virus, malware, and pop-up for a long time now. Not to mention they seem to run really well together and smoothly. I also disable the windows firewall when using Zone Alarm.

Firefox Firefox web browser | Faster, more secure, & customizable
AVG Free AVG Free Advisor - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Zone Alarm Pro ZoneAlarm Pro - Secure Firewall with Identity & Privacy Protection plus Anti-Spyware.
Zone Alarm Free (no anti-spyware) still preforms as a firewall Very well
ZoneAlarm - Proactive Firewall protection with multiple layers of security that stop inbound, outbound, and program attacks

Please be aware that these are programs that I recommend because I like them and they work well for me.

There are a few other things that can be done according to any specific hardware you have but I cannot guess everyones hardware configuration. So if you would like to know what else you may be able to do Post your complete system specifications and what software you have loading at start up.

Just using what I have mentioned greatly increases the responsiveness
of most computers. If you make these changes, I can guarantee that you will notice a difference.

12-06-2007, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
IR_Efrem Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 792	Making Windows XP Run Smoother I originally went through my own services and modified them myself without help and with a LOT of experimenting to get it right. Well I do not really want to explain it all especially since some one else already has LoL. Windows XP Services - By Gene Goldring This site gives good recomendations. One small note here this fellow has marked Wireless Zero Configuration as disabled. Keep in mind to read the notes provided, it states it's ok to disable this if you aren't using a wireless setup (this is for Wireless Networking not wireless mouse and keyboard and such) Another small thing is to goto your display properties (right click on an open spot on the desktop and select PROPERITES) click on the Appearance tab and then click the Effects button, UN-CHECK the top 2 boxes (transition effects and smooth edges of fonts). Click the OK button. While still in the Appearance section of Display Properties (THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL) change the Windows and Buttons to Windows Classic Style. The old style User Interface actually runs quite a bit smoother than the XP style. If you have a fairly quick PC that is up to date you might not even notice a difference. While still in Display Properties click the Desktop tab then click the Customize Desktop button. At the bottom UN-CHECK Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard.......... I have tried many combinations of Pop-up blockers, Anti-Virus software, and other security software. I like the features of Firefox (internet browser), AVG Free (Anti-virus), and Zone Alarm Pro (Firewall and anti-spyware). Been running without a single virus, malware, and pop-up for a long time now. Not to mention they seem to run really well together and smoothly. I also disable the windows firewall when using Zone Alarm. Firefox Firefox web browser \| Faster, more secure, & customizable AVG Free AVG Free Advisor - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Zone Alarm Pro ZoneAlarm Pro - Secure Firewall with Identity & Privacy Protection plus Anti-Spyware. Zone Alarm Free (no anti-spyware) still preforms as a firewall Very well ZoneAlarm - Proactive Firewall protection with multiple layers of security that stop inbound, outbound, and program attacks Please be aware that these are programs that I recommend because I like them and they work well for me. There are a few other things that can be done according to any specific hardware you have but I cannot guess everyones hardware configuration. So if you would like to know what else you may be able to do Post your complete system specifications and what software you have loading at start up. Just using what I have mentioned greatly increases the responsiveness of most computers. If you make these changes, I can guarantee that you will notice a difference. __________________ Don't drink and park, accidents cause people. "The moon is more important than the sun, because at night we need the light more." Last edited by IR_Efrem : 12-07-2007 at 05:45 PM.