Eight settings optimize Windows XP system Let you experience the general feeling of flying

Microsoft's XP system is called by most netizens to be the best operating system in history, with dazzling features and faster speeds. Of course, all of this puts higher demands on the hardware of the computer, if you wish Windows XP can take up as little of your limited system resources as possible, and it's a small surgery to do it according to your needs.

Although XP is claimed by Microsoft as the most stable and powerful Windows operating system ever, and it runs fast — — startup speed is even faster than the same configuration of Win 2000, you may Still not satisfied with this, I hope that XP can play its best performance, or your hardware configuration is not too high, I want Windows XP to run more smoothly. This article will provide a detailed introduction to some settings that can improve the efficiency of the system. I hope that I can help friends who have already installed Windows XP.

First, use the plain interface

The default interface after XP installation includes the taskbar, start menu, desktop background, window, buttons, etc. are all XP's luxurious, dazzling style, but The shortcomings are obvious, they will consume a lot of system resources, but the practical significance is not great.

[Method] Right click on the blank space of the desktop, click on the pop-up menu and click on “Properties” to enter the display property setting window, and set “Themes, Appearances” as “Windows Classic”. Set to “no", press OK to save and exit.

Second, reduce loading project at startup

Many applications will add their own claims to the system startup group during installation, and each time the system is started, it will automatically run, which not only extends the startup time, but also After the startup is completed, the system resources have been eaten a lot!

[Method] Select “Start” Menu"Run", type “msconfig”Start“System Configuration Utility", enter “Start" tags are listed in this window The project and source loaded at system startup, carefully check whether you need it to load automatically, otherwise clear the check box before the project, the less loaded project, the faster the startup speed. This item needs to be restarted to take effect.

Third, optimize visual effects

[Method] Select “>;Advanced” in the "System Properties" tab to enter the "Performance Options" interface where "Vision" & rdquo; Among the options available are: automatic settings for optimal, best appearance, best performance, and customization. The more effects you select, the more system resources you use. Selecting the “Best Performance” item will close all visual effects such as fades, smooth scrolls, and slide openes listed in the list.

Fourth, turn off system restore

By default, system restore function is enabled, each drive is occupied by up to 4% to 12% of hard disk space, and the system restore system will Automatically create restore points so that running in the background consumes more system resources.

[Method] Right click on the desktop “My Computer" Properties”Enter“System Properties”Settings window, select “System Restore”Label, will <; Turn off System Restore on all drives to be selected.

5, speed up the menu display speed

[Method] Run the registry editor, enter "HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop", the data value named MenuShowDelay is changed from the original default 400 to 0, After the modification, XP's start menu and even the application software's menu display speed will be significantly faster.

Sixth, enable DMA transfer mode

The so-called DMA, that is, direct memory storage mode, refers to computer peripherals (mainly refers to the hard disk) can directly exchange data with the memory, which can speed up the hard disk read and write speed , to increase the speed of the data transmission.

[Method] Select the "Hardware" tab in “System Properties" and open “Device Manager", where <;IDE Controller" There are two  Primary IDE Channel&rdquo ; and "Secondary IDE Channel", go to "Properties & Rarr; Advanced Settings", this dialog will list the transmission mode of the device connected to the current IDE interface, click the list button to set "Transfer mode" to "ld" ;DMA (if available)”

Seven, mobile temporary file storage path

Most applications will generate temporary files at runtime, and these temporary files are saved in the boot partition C disk by default, and frequently read and write C disk for a long time. It is easy to generate a large number of file fragments, which affects the performance of the C drive, and the C drive is the partition of the storage system boot core file. The performance of the C drive directly affects the stability and operational efficiency of the system. You should try to install the application software on a partition other than the boot disk and regularly organize the hard disk. This will minimize disk fragmentation and keep the startup or read/write speed at its best.

Internet Explorer Temporary Folders

[Method] In the main IE window, go to “Tools →Internet Options →General”Label, Open “ Temporary Internet Files” To set the interface, click the “Move Folder” button to move the temporary directory saved in the C drive to the drive other than the C drive. If you are using broadband, you can set the “temporary folder” space to The minimum value is 1M.

Temporary files generated during burning

[Method] Files will be saved in the burning temporary folder of the C drive before burning, enter the Explorer, select the drive letter and click Click the “Properties” item in the right mouse button menu to place this temporary folder on another drive under the "Recording" tab.

My Documents

[Method] Right click on “My Documents", in the property settings, you can modify the default save path of “My Documents  Drive letter.

VIII, increase virtual memory

[Method] enter the "performance options" & ldquo; "advanced" settings window, first "will be "processor plan" & "quo" memory usage & rdquo; are adjusted to “ program & rdquo; optimization mode. Click the “Change” button to enter the virtual memory settings window. If your memory is larger than 256M, it is recommended that you disable the paging file. The default paging file is 1.5 times the physical memory. Disabling the system cache requires a system reboot. If your memory is lower than 256M, please do not disable the paging file, otherwise it will cause the system to crash or you can no longer start XP!