Disable Services in Windows Vista you NEVER use
A lot of these Services that are keeping your Windows Vista bogged down you will NEVER use! First, we will show you how to access the tool that will allow you to disable services and how to change them. Click “Start”, Settings”, “Control Panel” and double-click this icon: This window opens… Double-click “Services” and this [...]
Disable Indexing Service in Windows Vista
Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. What did you just say? Geek translation: If you don’t do a million file searches in Windows Vista you can turn this off for a overall speed boost. Double-click this icon on your desktop: This [...]
Fix Slow Loading Icons in Windows XP
Do you start up Windows XP and see icons load on your desktop one at a time? Here is a fix that will solve this very annoying problem! First we need you to change a setting in Windows XP that allows you to view hidden system files. Double click “My Computer” on your desktop and [...]
Reduce Recycling Bin Size in Windows XP
If you’re running low on hard disk space, always remember to empty the Recycle Bin. You can also restrict the size of the Recycle Bin to limit the amount of hard disk space it takes up. This guide will show you how to reduce recycling bin drive space usage. On your desktop, right-click this icon [...]
Kill MSN Messenger in Windows XP
So, you installed the new Windows Live Messenger and yet you still have the old MSN Messenger running? This guide will show you how to get rid of that old MSN Messenger for good. Click “Start”, “Run” and this window opens… Now, copy & paste this into the box: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Your window now [...]
Disable Hibernation in Windows XP
If you don’t use the Hibernation feature Windows XP offers, it’s taking up a lot of unnecessary hard drive space. The space it takes up depends on your RAM. If you have 128 MB RAM, Hibernation uses 127 MB. Right-click on your desktop and click “Properties”. This window will now open… Click the “Screen Saver” [...]
Delete Unused Fonts in Windows XP
No we haven’t gone crazy… yet. Having too many fonts can really slow down how fast your programs start-up. You should make sure you have no more than 200 fonts. The less fonts you have, the more faster your programs will start up. Click “Start”, “Settings”, Control Panel and double-click this icon (font icon): This [...]
Delete Prefetch Files in Windows XP
Windows XP has a feature called Prefetch. This keeps a shortcut to recently used programs. However, it can fill up with old and obsolete programs. This guide will show you how to delete said prefetch files. Click “start”, “Run” and type in prefetch. If you did everything correct you will see this screen… Click “OK” [...]