WinXP memory optimization tutorial (can provide system speed)

WinXP is a classic because it is very practical, Microsoft has added a lot of features such as system restore, remote desktop and so on. But because of this, the XP system is slow to use. If your XP system is only used at home for web browsing, etc., you can use the following methods to optimize the memory and make the computer run faster.

First, close & ldquo; system restore & rdquo; function

& ldquo; system restore & rdquo; function is an important feature of the windows series operating system, this feature was originally limited to: when Windows runs Restore the operating system after a problem occurs. Go to Windows XP, go one step further, in addition to restoring the operating system, you can also restore private data, such as: Word documents, drawing materials, Email and even browser history data. “System Restore” is useful for people who make mistakes frequently, but it will keep your hard drive in a very busy state. You will find that your hard drive is always busy because Windows XP has to record the operation so that it will be reduction. If you have confidence in yourself, then don't use it because it can take up a lot of memory.

The specific operation is: right click "My computer", click on the properties, it will pop up to the system properties dialog box, click & ldquo; system restore & rdquo;, in <; turn off system restore on all drives ” Tick the option.

Second, close & ldquo; automatic update & rdquo; function

This feature is suitable for users who are online 24 hours a day, but considering that broadband is not popular In most cases, most households are dial-up, and there is no reason to keep this feature open. I recommend that you change the default automatic upgrade to manual upgrade so that you know what the system does.

The specific operation is: right click on “My Computer", click on Properties, click “Auto Update", in the <;Notification Settings" >; select “ turn off automatic update. I will manually update the computer & rdquo; one.

Third, close "remote desktop" function

As the name suggests, this feature allows you to let others access your desktop on another machine. It can be said that in a network environment, such as a unit's local area network, this function is useful (in case there is no limit to the firewall). For example, if you have a problem, you can ask a colleague for help. He can visit your machine directly to solve the problem without going to your front and directly through “Remote Desktop”. But in the home, usually only one computer, this feature is superfluous, so Microsoft has given it a new feature called "fast user switching", that is, you can not log out your users and let another person to other users Sign up to use your computer. I personally think that this function has certain insecurities in it, and the computer is not always in trouble, so I suggest to turn it off, otherwise you will not waste it if you don't use it.

Fourth, optimization & ldquo; visual effects & rdquo; setting

Windows XP operating with the interface aspects, indeed pretty much, but behind is nice consumes lots of memory as the price If your memory does not have more than 256MB, it is best to optimize your "Visual Effects" function. Right click on “My Computer", click on Properties, click “Advanced", in the "Performance" column, click “Set">, click “Visual Effects" To get all the settings of the look and feel, you can manually remove some of the unwanted features.

V. Optimization <Startup and Recovery Settings

If your hard drive is squeaking when your system crashes, it is because Windows XP is writing For DUMP files, for us, if you don't plan to send this file to Microsoft (wasting the phone bill), then what is the use of it? So the author's suggestion is to close. Right click on "My Computer", click on Properties, click on "Advanced", in the "Startup and Recovery" column, click “Set", where “system failed" In the column, it is recommended to change to the settings in the figure.

Six, disable & ldquo; error report & rdquo; function

This function can automatically collect some error data and send it to Microsoft when your Windows XP error occurs. So that they can perfect their operating system (another feature that wastes phone bills and is useless). I recommend turning it off. If this feature doesn't work for you, why bother it to take up your memory? Right click on “My Computer", click Properties, click “Advanced”→“Error Reporting”, select “Disable error reporting” function.

VII. Turn off "Internet Time Synchronization> Features

If synchronization is enabled, your computer clock will be synchronized with the Internet time server once a week. I recommend turning it off (a feature that is not very useful). Click “Start”→“Control Panel”→“Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options", then click “Date & nbsp;&rarquo;“<quo;Internet Time” .

Eight, shut down unnecessary services

After each Windows XP starts, followed also launched a number of services, some services for many users are useless and take up With memory, turning them off is a good choice. Let's take a look at which services need to be turned off.

Click “Start”→“Run”, enter the command <;services.msc”, open the “service” dialog box (note: must be a member of the Administrator or Administrators group) Sign in to complete the process. If the computer is connected to the network, the network policy settings can also prevent you from completing this step.)

“Clipbook Server” (folder server): This service allows you to be on the network The user sees your folder. Here I would strongly recommend that you change it to manual startup and then use other programs to post information on your network.

“Messenger" (message): Send and receive information on the network. If you turn off Alerter, you can safely turn it into manual startup.

“Printer Spooler> (Print spooler): If you don't have a printer configured, it is recommended to start it manually or simply turn it off.

“Error Reporting Service  (Error Reporting): Services and applications provide error reporting when running in a non-standard environment. It is recommended to start manually.

<;Fast User Switching Compatibility" (Fast User Switching Compatibility): It is recommended to start manually.

“Automatic Updates” (automatic update): This feature has already been mentioned before, you can change it manually here.

<;Net Logon" (network registration): Handling network security features like registration information. You can change it to manual startup.

"Network DDE and Network DDE DSDM" (Dynamic Data Exchange): Unless you are ready to share your Office online, you should change it to manual startup. Note: This is different from using Office in the usual business settings (you will know if you need DDE).

 NT LM Security Support" (NT LM Security Support Provider): Provides security protection in web applications. It is recommended that you change it to manual startup.

<;Remote Desktop Help Session Manager> (Remote Desktop Help Session Manager): It is recommended to start manually.

<;Remote Registry" (Remote Registry): Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. It is recommended to start manually.

<;Task Scheduler> (Task Scheduler): Enables users to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer, it plans to defragment every week, and so on. Unless you are too lazy, don't even want to open it on your computer. It is recommended to start it manually.

"Uninterruptible Power Supply" (Uninterruptible Power Supply): It manages your UPS. If you don't have one, change it to manual start or simply turn it off.

 Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)" (Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)): Provides image capture for scanners and cameras. If you don't have these devices, it is recommended to turn it on manually or simply turn it off.

IX. Organize your memory

Open a text file and insert one of the following: Mystring = Space(16000000) or Mystring = Space(80000000), you only need to insert it One. Save the file as memory.vbs. If you have Visual Basic 4 (or higher) running the file, you can always double-click this program to run it.

The bottom one is for those who have no less than 128MB of memory. Of course everyone should try it first, because in most cases it works better. However, if it causes an error, replace it with the top one (can be used for any computer with no less than 64MB of memory).

In addition, it is recommended that you close all other programs before running it.

After changing the above settings, you can press “Ctrl+Alt+Del”Open the “Windows Task Manager” dialog box, click “performance”, you can see the memory in the lower right corner. After the above optimization, the memory usage should be in the tens of megabytes, is it a little faster?

When the program is running, WinXP will transfer it directly into physical memory, but physical memory is limited, so virtual memory is enabled. When physical memory and virtual memory are not enough, it should be optimized (WinXP system virtual memory optimization tutorial), freeing up available space.