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Set Performance Options in Windows XP

Windows allocates resources according to its settings and manages devices accordingly. You can use the System tool in Control Panel to change performance options that control how programs use memory, including paging file size, or environment variables that tell your computer where to find some types of information. This article explains how to set the performance options for your computer. Managing Processor Time System processing is managed by Windows, which can allocate tasks between processors, as well as manage multiple processes on a single processor. However, you can set Windows to allocate more processor time to the program that you are currently running. This can result in faster program response time. Or, if you have background programs such as printing or disk backup that you want to run while you work, you can have Windows share processor resources equally between background and foreground programs. Note: You must be logged on as an administrator to the local computer or ha

One-Click Shutdown

If you have Clean Sweep Deluxe, you should disable it before proceeding. Follow these directions to create a one-click shutdown shortcut: • Navigate to your Desktop. • On the Desktop, right-click and go to New, then to Shortcut (in other words, create a new shortcut). • You should now see a pop-up window instructing you to enter a command line path. Enter one of these as the path: SHUTDOWN -s -t 01 • If the C: drive is not your local hard drive, then replace "C" with the correct letter of the hard drive. • Click the "Next" button. • Name the shortcut and click the "Finish" button. Now whenever you want to shut down, just click on this shortcut and you're done. Also, if you want to make life better and faster, you can right-click the new shortcut you just made, go to Properties, and type in X (or whatever letter) in the Shortcut Key box.

Reduce 10 Second Scandisk Wait Time

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Start MS Dos Prompt (Start run CMD), and type: CHKNTFS /T:4 where 4 is the amount of wait time. CHKNTFS /? for more info.

Turn Off System Restore to Save Space

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By default, Windows XP keeps a backup of system files in the System Volume Information folder. This can eat up valuable space on your hard drive. If you don't want Windows to back up your system files: • Open the Control Panel. • Double-click on System. • Click the System Restore tab. • Check "Turn off System Restore on all drives". • Hit Apply. • You may now delete the System Volume Information folder. Warning! If you turn this off you will not be able to use Windows System Restore to restore your system in case of failure.