How to modify pc performance

How to modify pc performance

Hello Dawn,

You can speed up your windows XP installed PC by changing some settings like: 

1. First thing you can do is disable the error reporting as it usually does not resolve anything so disable it.

2. Disable the Automatically Restart of your windows.

3. By Disabling the various  Visual effects, you are able to improve the system performance.

Thanks.

How to modify pc performance

Hi Dawn,

A Guided Help is available from Microsoft which will help you improve the performance of your Windows XP PC. You can download it from their website:

• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15055/windows-7-optimize-windows-better-performance.

The site also gives you a step by step procedure on how to manually set the performance of your PC. Now if this doesn't help you, you can always contact Microsoft for assistance on their product at:

• https://support.microsoft.com/contactus/.

How to modify pc performance

Follow the procedure below:

• Click the Start button.

• Click on Run.

• In the text box, type sysdm.cpl and press enter.

• System properties dialog box will open.

• Click the advanced tab.

• Under the Performance section, click “Settings” button.

• Click Advanced tab.

• Find process scheduling.

• You can do any one of the following two methods:

o Click programs and choose to use more processor resources to the foreground programs. (Recommended for most users)

o Click background services. Then allocate same amounts of processor resources to all running devices (including print jobs and applications)

• Click OK

• Close the dialog box

How to modify pc performance

There are many steps you can take to improve your PC's performance when using Windows XP.

(i) Check for viruses and malware – Download and install an antivirus software if you haven't done so already (AVG and Avast are two free antivirus software with top performances). Scan your computer regularly and clean up any viruses on your PC. Viruses and malware take up processing power and often cause your PC to crash.

(ii) Keep your Windows up to date – Windows updates help improve the efficiency and security of your system. Make sure you update your system regularly.

(iii) Perform a disk cleanup of your drives. Right-click your drive icon and select "Properties". Click on "Disk Cleanup" under the "General" tab and once you have chosen the files you wish to be cleaned click on "Ok".

(iv) De-fragment your drives. Go to "Properties" > "Tools" > "Defragment Now".
Choose your disk drive and click on "Defragment".

(v) Sometimes it helps to open up your PC and blow-dry the insides clean as dust accumulates in the computer's air-ducts leading to a decrease in the efficiency of the system. However if you are not sure about your PC's hardware, perhaps it's better to let a computer technician to do this as it is easy to damage your computer's fan whilst cleaning it.