On an old computer under Windows control XP can work fine if you follow a few tips and optimize the software. How to speed up work and loading Windows XP? Following these simple procedures below, you will notice a real difference in how quickly your computer boots and runs.

In the article we will talk about really weak PCs, and we will provide simple settings for increasing . So, let's get started making Windows XP boot and run faster:

Tidying up your desktop

A certain amount of precious random access memory take away your desktop wallpaper and screen saver. To speed up and run Windows XP, it is better to remove the wallpaper: “Desktop” - “Right mouse button” - “Properties” - “Desktop” - “Background picture” - “(none)”.

On the right, you can select the desktop fill color, which does not affect performance in any way. We also disable the screensaver: “Desktop” - “Right mouse button” - “Properties” - “Screen saver” - “Select a screensaver from the list” - “(none)”.

Slightly reduce color quality

This is done like this: “Desktop” - “Right mouse button” - “Properties” - “Options” - “Color quality”. In the settings, select “Medium” (usually does not exceed 16 bits). The load on the video card will be significantly reduced, and your eyes will not even notice the changes.

Change the design style and turn off visual effects

If you want to achieve maximum speed loading and running Windows XP, you will have to sacrifice beauty in favor of an outdated classic design style. “Desktop” - “Right mouse button” - “Properties” - “Appearance” - “Windows and buttons” - “ Classic style».

You can also significantly improve the performance of Windows XP by turning off all visual effects. This is done through “My Computer” - “Right Mouse Button” - “Properties” - “Advanced” - “Performance” - “Options” - “ Visual effects" - "Ensure the best performance."

cleaning startup

To speed up the loading of Windows XP, you need to remove unnecessary programs from startup. Many programs are added to startup during installation (Skype, ICQ, etc.), that is, they are launched when the computer is turned on. The more programs there are in startup, the slower the computer boots. Therefore, programs that you do not need immediately after booting your computer need to be disabled. They can always be launched later.

Autoload configuration is carried out through the msconfig utility. “Start” - “Run” - “msconfig” - “Enter”. The “System Settings” window will open, select “Startup”. Now we remove the checkmarks from those applications whose autorun you do not need.

If you have a lot of programs in startup, then Windows XP will load much faster, and the amount of free RAM will increase, which will have a positive effect on work speed.

We clean the system disk in a timely manner

Keep an eye on the system disk (most often drive C), for normal operation of the system, at least 300 MB is required.

These simple steps can significantly improve the boot and performance speed of Windows XP, making your computer experience much more enjoyable.

Today we will talk about why optimization of Windows XP is needed and what points it actually consists of. Many modern programs also support work in XP, which indicates its relevance even today.

Some users use Windows XP on modern hardware - there is nothing wrong with that, but in this case, optimizing Windows XP to improve performance is of dubious benefit - it will already work very quickly. Very much, because modern computers are tens of times more powerful than those for which Windows XP was developed.

Personally, I have already switched to Windows 10 (one might even say that it was forced), but I would never have thought that I would ever leave my beloved Windows XP, with which I spent more than ten years of my life. Well, that’s all lyrics, let’s move on directly to optimization. As I already wrote, even if you don’t configure anything after a clean installation (provided that you have at least 1 GB of RAM and at least a dual-threaded processor - I mean Hyper-threading technology), then you are already guaranteed high performance of Windows XP. But there is no limit to perfection - you can do it even faster, and today I will tell you how.

Where can optimizing Windows XP for better performance come in handy?

  • Old computers or very old computers can benefit from having Windows XP installed on them and optimized as much as possible. As a result, you will get a computer that can do something useful - play the role of a file server, act as a router, perform monotonous routine tasks.
  • Windows XP allows you to keep your computer up to date, for example, for entertainment such as: watching movies, listening to music, playing old games, or simply giving this computer to children.
  • To this day, Windows XP is used in old office computers that run the same processes year after year, so there is no point in upgrading the hardware.
    • However, there is one unpleasant moment when using Windows XP - these are updates that are no longer released for this system. There is a way that can partially correct this problem and the system will be updated, read how to do this in this article.

    Optimizing Windows XP Performance

    There are several ways to increase the performance of Windows XP, the main ones I will list below. Will the effect be strong? Well, to be honest, it’s noticeable. Personally, before, when I used XP, I used all the methods, I also advise you to try them, there is nothing complicated, at least I will try to describe everything in an accessible language.

    Keep in mind that I will give all the working methods in my opinion and at the same time I do not take into account the security that may decrease after such a setup.
  • The first thing you can do is turn off System Restore. This allows you not to monitor the system status and not create restore points. Remember that by disabling this component, you will not be able to return the system “back” if necessary. To turn off, click Start, select Control Panel, and in the window that appears, find the item System, double-click on it. Go to the tab System Restore and uncheck the corresponding box:

  • The next item is to disable automatic updates. I advise you to disable it, but before doing so, update the system completely. Secondly, you can do without these updates altogether, the main thing is that Windows XP comes with a third service pack. Using a good firewall with proactive protection, you will leave almost no chance for viruses. IN Control panels select Automatic update and disable it (if you do not disable the service, you can use the Windows Update website if necessary):

  • You can increase the performance of Windows XP by reducing the delay when the menu appears; it is best to set it to 0. Then any menu (by right-clicking the mouse) will open instantly. This parameter can be changed in the registry - launch the window Execute(to do this, click Win+R) and enter the command Regedit, the Registry Editor will open. The setting is located in this path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop, the parameter has a name MenuShowDelay

    Change its value to 0 (by default it is 400):


  • Disabling visual effects has a very good effect on performance, and if you turn them all off completely (that is, to the maximum), the effect is very noticeable, but it is also inconvenient to work with. You can leave two parameters that will remove most of the effects, but still leave comfortable operation. For this, in Control panels open the item System, in which go to the tab Additionally and select there Performance > Options > Visual effects. To begin with, uncheck all the boxes, this can be done if you select “maximum performance”, then check two boxes so that working at the computer remains comfortable:

  • Enable disk caching. If your system and the computer itself are stable, and if you have a UPS, then you can enable improved disk caching. This will increase the speed of working with the file system, in practice I did not notice much effect, perhaps because I already use a software cache for the disk. This can be done in the disk properties (tab Equipment, select the drive there and click Properties) - you can have either regular write caching (that is, one checkbox), or the ability to enable enhanced write caching (there will be another checkbox) - check all the boxes in this window for maximum effect:

  • The NTFS file system is reliable, but it has one problem - it updates the timestamp of the last access to the file. This feature can be disabled (only works for NTFS; with FAT, disabling it will have no effect). This setting is stored in the registry in this path:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem, parameter name - NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate, the value must be assigned 1 .

    Open the registry (using Win+R, then enter the command Regedit) and change the value (if this parameter does not exist, then create it - with the right mouse button - DWORD parameter- and indicate the name NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate):


    • When changing a parameter NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate you will not be able to find out when you last worked with a particular file.
  • Disabling error reporting may not speed up your computer experience as much as it may make it more comfortable. Suggestions to send a report appear constantly when various kinds of problems arise with programs. To disable go to Control Panel, select the item System- tab Additionally, there is a button error reporting, there we can disable sending the report:

  • For security reasons, I advise you to disable autorun in Windows XP, then, for example, if you connect a flash drive, then if there is a virus there, it will not start automatically. This can be done through the registry ( Win+R- enter the command Regedit), path where the parameter is located:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom, parameter AutoRun— set the value 0 , with this we disable disk autorun in Windows XP:


    Now let's go to the thread:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, there is a key NoDriveTypeAutoRun(if it doesn’t exist, you need to create it), this parameter is responsible for autorun on many devices. Here is a list of values ​​that can be applied to this parameter:

  • 0x1
    0x4— disable autostart of removable devices;
    0x8— disable autostart of non-removable devices;
    0x10— disable autorun of network drives;
    0x20— disable autorun of CD drives;
    0x40— disable autorun of RAM disks;
    0x80— disable autorun on drives of unknown types;
    0xFF— disable autorun of all disks;
  • It is also worth disabling the disk indexing service - this may slow down the system due to frequent access to the disk partition. IN Control panels select an item Administration, there will be a point Services- open it. A list of services will appear, among which you need to find Indexing service, click on it twice and change Startup type on Disabled:

  • You can also disable the ZIP archiver, it is standard for Windows XP, but since in most cases we use a third-party one (for example WinRAR), it can be disabled - open the window Execute(key combination Win+R or through the menu Start) and enter the following command:

    regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll:

    If the command is executed successfully, you will see a window like this.

    • The purpose of the tips described below is to rid the installed Windows XP Pro Russian of decorations that are completely unnecessary for the home user and to speed up the overall operation of the system. These 25 tips are only part of what can be done to optimize and speed up Windows XP. Let me remind you that by changing various options and parameters without understanding what and how they can affect, it is very easy to ruin everything. Therefore, first of all, you need to take care of your safety; fortunately, Windows XP has all the backup tools for this: Backup, System Restore, ASR.

    1. Bringing back the classic Start menu style:

      right-click on the taskbar, " Properties", tab " Start menu", select " Classic Start Menu", "OK"

    2. Right-click on an empty area of ​​the screen,

      menu item " Properties", tab " Decor". Select " Classic style"windows and buttons. Press the button " Effects". Uncheck all the checkboxes except the last one.

    3. IN " Control panels"choose" Folder properties".

      In the window that opens, select "Use regular Windows folders" - this will save us from unnecessary decorations that slow down the navigation process. Go to the "View" tab. Check the box "Do not cache thumbnails" - otherwise, when viewing folders with graphic Windows files will litter it with miniature copies of pictures, check the box "Display Control Panel" in the "My Computer" folder; uncheck the boxes "Remember display settings for each folder" (optional) and "Hide protected system files"; select the option "Show hidden files and folders"

    4. IN " Control panels"choose" System".

      In the "Advanced" tab, in the "Performance" frame, click on the " Options". In the window that opens, select the item " Visual effects" and uncheck all the boxes

    5. Disable error reporting.

      Call " Properties of the system" and on the tab " Additionally" - "error reporting", select " Disable error reporting"

    6. Uninstall Windows Messenger. Every time the system boots, Messenger also starts, slowing down the boot process and consuming system resources. IN command line Start - " Execute" print the following:
      RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

      and click "OK". After you restart Windows Messenger on your computer, you will no longer find

    7. Setting the optimal paging file value

      "Properties of the system" - "Additionally" - "Performance" - "Additionally" -"Virtual memory" - "Change". It is recommended to set the initial size and maximum to the same. For normal work, it is enough to multiply the available amount of memory by 1.5. For games, memory is required two, two and a half times more.

    8. Reducing the delay time before expanding submenus. Start - "Run" and type "regedit". In the registry we find
      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

      Parameter MenuShowDelay change from 400 to 0.

    9. Remove unnecessary programs from startup

      Start - " Execute"recruiting" msconfig". Tab "" - uncheck the boxes next to those programs that you do not need

    10. Clearing the "prefetch" folder- C:\windows\prefetch.

      This folder contains links to launched applications and programs. Some of the links are no longer used or are rarely used, but when loading, the system checks for the presence of links in this folder. Over time, the number of links in this folder increases so much that the system takes more time to scan. Cleaning out this folder will speed up your system performance. It is not recommended to reboot the system after cleaning the folder. This will degrade performance

    11. Disable indexing.

      Open “My Computer,” right-click on the hard drive icon and select “Properties.” In the window that opens, uncheck “Allow disk indexing for quick search.” After clicking the “Apply” or “OK” buttons, a new window will appear in which you will be asked whether to apply the selected attributes only to the current drive or to attached files and folders too. As a result, the system will run a little faster. Applicable only for drives with NTFS file system

    12. Windows XP considers "Zip" files to be folders

      this is convenient if you have a fast computer. On slower systems, you can force Windows XP to disable this feature (if you have another archiver, such as "RAR") by typing " regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll". You can return everything back with the command " regsvr32 zipfldr.dll"

    13. Changing the priority of interrupt requests (IRQs).

      If you increase the priority of CMOS memory and real-time clock, you can increase the performance of all elements of the motherboard. Open "System Properties" - "Hardware" button "Device Manager". Now open the properties of the device you are interested in and select the "Resources" tab. Here you can see which IRQ number is used by the selected device. Note the interrupt number and close all windows. Run RegEdit. Find a section

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/System/CurrentControlSet/Control/PriorityControl

      Create a new DWORD key IRQ#Priority(where "#" is the IRQ number) and set it to "1". For example, in our case, IRQ08 is reserved for System CMOS. So we created a key IRQ8Priority

    14. Disabling an unused POSIX subsystem

      may increase operating speed slightly. Launch "Regedit". Open the branch in the registry editor

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control SessionManager\SubSystems

      and remove the lines Optional And Posix.

    15. Do not record last accessed files (NTFS only).

      Speeds up access to directories with a large number of files. In the registry editor "Regedit"

      HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem

      parameter NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate value "1"

    16. Do not use a page file to store the system kernel.

      By default, WinXP dumps the kernel and system drivers into the page file when they are not in use. Using this option, you can tell WinXP to keep the kernel and system drivers always in memory. Launch "Regedit"

      HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management

      parameter DisablePagingExecutive, "1 " - do not use the swap file to store the system kernel, " 0 " - use

    17. Automatically unload unused libraries.

      This feature will help free up memory. Launch "Regedit"

      HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

      parameter AlwaysUnloadDLL, meaning " 1 " - unload libraries, value " 0 " - do not unload. Note: The system may experience unstable operation when this option is enabled.

    18. Use fast user switching.

      If the option is enabled, then when switching to another user, the current user's programs will continue to work. Otherwise, programs will automatically turn off when the user logs out, and the computer will work faster with the next user. Launch "Regedit"

      HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

      parameter AllowMultipleTSSessions, meaning " 1 " - use fast user switching

    19. Disable the built-in debugger Dr. Watson.

      If the option is disabled, then if there is an error in the program, a corresponding error message will be displayed with the OK and Cancel buttons; when you click OK, the application ends, and when you click Cancel, the debugger starts. In the registry editor "Regedit"

      HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug

      parameter " Auto"exhibiting" 0 "

    20. Do not keep track of document opening history.

      Do not keep a history of "Recently Used Documents". Windows XP creates in the folder Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Recent shortcuts to launched programs. You can disable this feature if you do not use them. Launch "Regedit"

      parameter NoRecentDocsHistory, meaning " 1 "-history is not being told

    21. Automatically terminate frozen applications.

      This option is used to automatically close all hung programs without any warning. Convenient when shutting down your computer; if the application is not responding, you don’t have to press a button to shut it down. Launch "Regedit"

      parameter AutoEndTasks, meaning " 1 " - automatically terminate frozen applications, " 0 " - wait for user input

    22. Disable low disk space message.

      Do not display a message about low disk space. It makes sense to use this option on small disks. Launch "Regedit"

      HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

      parameter, NoLowDiskSpaceChecks, meaning " 1 " - message disabled, " 0 " - enabled

    23. Block automatic updates in Windows Media Player.

      Windows Media Player periodically establishes a connection over the Internet to check for existence new version programs (Tools-Options-Automatic updates frame). You can disable this feature in Windows Media Player. Launch "Regedit"

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer

      parameter DisableAutoUpdate, meaning " 1 ".

    24. Release of the channel (bandwidth) reserved for the QoS service.

      Windows XP by default allocates part of the Internet channel for Quality of Service (QoS). The purpose of QoS is to improve the traffic distribution of programs written with the QoS API in mind. You won’t find these programs, so reserving a channel for an unnecessary service is an unaffordable luxury. In order to free up the already narrow channel of the domestic connection to the Internet, in the Start menu -> Run, launch the group policy editor gpedit.msc. To run, you need to be a system administrator. In the "Computer Configuration" section, select "Administrative Templates", then "Network" and then in the right pane, select "QoS Packet Manager" and double-click on it. Select the option "Limit reserved throughput" and again double-click on it. In the window that opens, turn on Enabled, and then specify the channel limit in percentage equal to zero, click "OK" and exit the program. Open "Network Connections" in the "Control Panel" open the properties of your connection and on the "Network" tab, make sure that the "QoS Packet Scheduler" protocol is enabled. If it is not there, add it from the list and restart the computer.

    25. Disable unused services in Windows XP. All information on services

    Although current collections of the Windows XP OS are sophisticated with all possible additions and decorations, sometimes this only interferes with working with it. The purpose of the tips described in this article is to get rid of installed Windows XP completely unnecessary embellishments for the home user and speeds up the overall operation of the system.

    These 25 tips are only part of what can be done to optimize and speed up Windows XP. I have already described several tips in the article, but in this article I will describe everything briefly and without pictures. There may be some repetition from that article.

    Attention!!! changing various options and parameters without understanding what and how they can affect, it is very easy to ruin everything. Therefore, first of all, you need to take care of your safety; fortunately, Windows XP has all the backup tools for this: Backup, System Restore, ASR. Be more careful and think before you change anything, because perhaps after this the effect will be the opposite.

    1) Bringing back the classic Start menu style: Right-click on the taskbar, “Properties”, “Start Menu” tab, select “Classic Start Menu”, “OK”.

    2) Right-click on an empty area of ​​the screen, menu item "Properties", tab "Appearance". Select the "Classic style" of windows and buttons. Click the "Effects" button. Uncheck all the checkboxes except the last one.

    3) In the "Control Panel" select "Folder Options". In the window that opens, select "Use regular Windows folders" - this will save us from unnecessary decorations that slow down the navigation process. Go to the "View" tab. Check the box "Do not cache thumbnails" - otherwise, when viewing folders with graphic files, Windows will litter it with miniature copies of pictures, check the box “Display “Control Panel” in the “My Computer” folder; uncheck the boxes “Remember display settings for each folder” (optional) and “Hide protected system files”; Select the option "Show hidden files and folders".

    4) In the "Control Panel" select "System". In the "Advanced" tab, in the "Performance" frame, click on the "Options" button. In the window that opens, select “Visual effects” and uncheck all the boxes.

    5) Disable error reporting. Call "System Properties" and on the "Advanced" tab - "Error Reporting", select "Disable Error Reporting".

    6) Removing Windows Messenger. Every time the system boots, Messenger also starts, slowing down the boot process and consuming system resources. In the command line Start - "Run" type the following:

    RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove


    and click "OK". After restarting Windows Messenger you will no longer find Messenger on your computer.

    7) Setting the optimal paging file value. "System Properties" - "Advanced" - "Performance" - "Advanced" - "Virtual Memory" - "Change". It is recommended to set the initial size and maximum to the same. For normal work, it is enough to multiply the available memory by 1.5. Games require two, two and a half times more memory. More details

    8) Reducing the delay time before expanding submenus. Start - "Run" type "color=#FF6600]regedit. In the registry we follow the path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. Change the MenuShowDelay parameter from 400 to 0.

    9) Remove unnecessary programs from startup.
    Start - "Run" and type msconfig. "Startup" tab - uncheck the boxes next to those programs that you do not need.

    10) Clear the "prefetch" folder - C:\windows\prefetch. This folder contains links to launched applications and programs. Some of the links are no longer used or are rarely used, but when loading, the system checks for the presence of links in this folder. Over time, the number of links in this folder increases so much that the system takes more time to scan. Cleaning out this folder will speed up your system performance. It is not recommended to reboot the system after cleaning the folder. This will degrade performance.

    11) Disable indexing. Open “My Computer,” right-click on the hard drive icon and select “Properties.” In the window that opens, uncheck “Allow disk indexing for quick search.” After clicking the “Apply” or “OK” buttons, a new window will appear in which you will be asked whether to apply the selected attributes only to the current drive or to attached files and folders too. As a result, the system will run a little faster. Applicable only to drives with the NTFS file system.

    12) Windows XP considers "Zip" files to be folders- this is convenient if you have a fast computer. On slower systems, you can force Windows XP to disable this feature (if you have another archiver, such as "RAR") by typing regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll at the command line. You can return everything back with the command regsvr32 zipfldr.dll.

    13) Changing the priority of interrupt requests (IRQs). If you increase the priority of CMOS memory and real-time clock, you can increase the performance of all elements of the motherboard.
    Open "System Properties" - "Hardware" button "Device Manager". Now open the properties of the device you are interested in and select the "Resources" tab. Here you can see which IRQ number is used by the selected device. Note the interrupt number and close all windows.
    Run RegEdit. Find a section HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/System/CurrentControlSet/Control/PriorityControl. Create a new DWORD key IRQ#Priority (where "#" is the IRQ number) and set it to 1 . For example, in our case, IRQ08 is reserved for System CMOS. Therefore, we created the IRQ8Priority key.

    14) Disabling an unused POSIX subsystem may increase operating speed slightly.
    Launch Regedit. Open the branch in the registry editor HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control SessionManager\SubSystems and remove the Optional and Posix lines.

    15) Do not record last accessed files (NTFS only). Speeds up access to directories with a large number of files.
    In Regedit registry editor HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate parameter, value 1

    16) Do not use a page file to store the system kernel. By default, WinXP dumps the kernel and system into the swap file when they are not in use. Using this option, you can tell WinXP to keep the kernel and system drivers always in memory.
    Launch Regedit HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management parameter DisablePagingExecutive , 1 - do not use the paging file to store the system kernel, 0 - use

    17) Automatically unload unused libraries. This feature will help free up memory.
    Launch Regedit HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer AlwaysUnloadDLL parameter, value 1 - unload libraries, value 0 - do not unload. Note: The system may become unstable when this option is enabled.

    18) Use fast user switching. If the option is enabled, then when switching to another user, the current user's programs will continue to work. Otherwise, programs will automatically turn off when the user logs out, and the computer will work faster with the next user.
    Launch Regedit HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon AllowMultipleTSSessions parameter, value 1 - use fast user switching

    19) Disable the built-in debugger Dr. Watson. If the option is disabled, then if there is an error in the program, a corresponding error message will be displayed with the OK and Cancel buttons. When you click OK, the application ends, and when you click cancel, the debugger starts.
    In Regedit registry editor HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug Auto parameter is set to 0

    20) Do not keep track of document opening history. Do not keep a history of "Recently Used Documents". Windows XP creates in the folder Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Recent shortcuts to launched programs. You can disable this feature if you do not use them.
    Run Regedit parameter NoRecentDocsHistory, value 1 - history is not maintained

    21) Automatically terminate frozen applications. This option is used to automatically close all hung programs without any warning. Convenient when shutting down your computer; if the application is not responding, you don’t have to press a button to shut it down.
    Run Regedit HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop parameter AutoEndTasks , value 1 - automatically end frozen applications, 0 - wait for user input

    22) Disable low disk space message. Do not display a message about low disk space. It makes sense to use this option on small disks.
    Launch Regedit HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer parameter, NoLowDiskSpaceChecks, value 1 - message disabled, 0 - enabled

    23) Block automatic updates in Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player periodically establishes a connection via the Internet to check for the existence of a new version of the program (Tools-Options-Automatic updates frame). You can disable this feature in Windows Media Player.
    Launch Regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer parameter DisableAutoUpdate, value 1.

    24) Release of the channel (bandwidth) reserved for the QoS service. Windows XP by default allocates part of the Internet channel for Quality of Service (QoS). The purpose of QoS is to improve the traffic distribution of programs written with the QoS API in mind. You won’t find these programs, so reserving a channel for an unnecessary service is an unaffordable luxury. In order to free up the already narrow channel of the domestic connection to the Internet, in the Start menu -> Run, launch the group policy editor gpedit.msc. To run, you need to be a system administrator. In the "Computer Configuration" section, select "Administrative Templates", then "Network" and then in the right pane, select "QoS Packet Manager" and double-click on it. Select the "Limit reserved bandwidth" option and double-click on it again. In the window that opens, turn on Enabled, and then specify the channel limit as a percentage equal to zero, click "OK" and exit the program. Open "Network Connections" in the "Control Panel", open the properties of your connection and on the "Network" tab, make sure that the "QoS Packet Scheduler" protocol is enabled. If it is not there, then add it from the list and restart your computer.

    25) Disable unused services in Windows XP. All information on services

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    Over time, the performance of computers running Windows XP decreases. In this article we will tell you how to speed up such a computer.

    Steps

    1. Remove spyware and viruses. They are the main reason why your computer slows down because it may have several spy cookies or trojans on it that take up CPU performance and report your activity to third parties. Read to learn how to remove malware and speed up your work operating system. Update your antivirus weekly and scan your computer for malware.

      • If your computer does not have anti-malware protection, download Spyware Blaster and AVG or Avira antivirus (these programs have free and paid versions). Moreover, Windows Defender from Microsoft protects against malware and can be installed on a computer with a licensed copy of Windows. Windows Defender is also included with other Microsoft services and products such as Live OneCare and Vista.
      • Download and install Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Google Chrome. You can import bookmarks into these browsers from Internet Explorer, and they are not as vulnerable as Microsoft Internet Explorer. When the window with the message “Set as default browser” opens, check the box next to “Don’t show me again” and click “Yes”. Set Firefox to clear its cache and delete cookies and temporary Internet files when you close the browser; in this case the browser will work faster. You can also use a fast browser Chrome, which is well protected from viruses.
      • If your computer is infected with a virus, try using Quick Virus Remover. This is a free utility that is not a replacement for an antivirus, but it will help get rid of some common viruses.

    2. Clean your disk to remove unnecessary files.

      • Click Start in the lower left corner, and then click Run.
      • Type "cleanmgr.exe" in the text box.
      • Click "OK" to begin disk cleanup.

    3. Remove unnecessary software that may be slowing down your computer.

      • Click Start > Control Panel.
      • Click Add or Remove Programs.
      • Right-click the unwanted program and then click Uninstall.

    4. Defragment your hard drive . This will lead to an orderly arrangement of files on the disk and will speed up the launch of programs.

      • Click Start > Run.
      • Enter "dfrg.msc" in the text field.
      • Click OK to open the Disk Defragmenter.
      • Click Analyze to find out if the drive needs defragmentation, and then click Defragment to defragment the drive.
      • Do not defragment solid-state drives (SSDs).

    5. Stop programs in Startup. These are programs that run when the system boots.

      • Click Start > Run.
      • Type "msconfig" and click OK to open the system configuration window.
      • In the System Configuration window, go to the Startup tab and uncheck unnecessary programs.
        • If you don't know what a certain program does, look up information about it on the Internet.
      • Click "OK" to save your changes.
        • If you experience problems as a result of these changes, open System Configuration again and select Normal Startup from the General tab.
      • Sometimes programs schedule unnecessary tasks to run when the system boots. In this case, use Windows Task Scheduler. To open it, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Task Scheduler.
      • Disable all unnecessary services. Open Control Panel and click Administrative Tools > Services. Right-click the service you don't need, select Properties from the menu, and then select Manual from the Startup Type menu. Disabling important services can cause serious problems that may not occur immediately. Therefore, do not disable services whose purpose you do not know.

    6. Turn off unnecessary visual effects. This will lead to a significant increase in computer performance.

      • Check the box next to "Give me the best performance" and click "OK."

    7. Set up a swap file.

      • Click Start, right-click Computer and select Properties.
      • Go to the Advanced tab and click Options under Performance.
      • Now go to the Advanced tab in the new dialog box and click on Edit under the Virtual Memory section.
      • Find the lines "Original size (MB)" and " Maximum size(MB)".
      • In the Initial Size line, enter the same number that appears in the Maximum Size line, and then click Set.
      • Note. When the computer's RAM becomes full, information from it is dumped into the paging file on the hard drive. This is not very good for the hard drive, so we recommend purchasing and installing additional RAM modules.

    8. Set your priorities. Press Control + Alt + Delete simultaneously or right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager” from the menu. In the Task Manager window, go to the Processes tab. Find the “explorer.exe” process, right-click on it and select “Priority” > “Real Time” from the menu. In this case, the system will "focus" on Explorer (this is the program in which you view files, as well as the Taskbar and Start menu). In this case, Explorer will work much faster. Repeat these steps with other slow programs.

      • Increase the amount of RAM. The larger the amount of RAM, the faster programs launch and run.
      • Upgrade to a more powerful processor to improve program performance.
      • Replace your video card with a more powerful one to increase the speed of video editors, games, photo editors and similar programs.
      • Replace HDD. Install a larger hard drive or a fast solid-state drive to speed up your computer.
      • If you're thinking about buying a new computer, first decide what you need. The wrong choice can result in additional expenses or wasted money.

    9. Upgrade your old computer or buy a new one. The truth is that any Windows setup will have limited effect. Therefore, it is better to replace the computer components or buy a new one. Upgrading your computer requires some experience and skill; If you do not understand this, entrust the modernization to a specialist.

      • All recommendations described in this article must be followed regularly.
      • Download CCleaner from majorgeeks.com. This is good free program, which will free up space on your hard drive. This program also has other functions, for example:
        • Download manager
        • Registry cleaner
      • For best results, defragment your drive once you've completed all of the above steps. It is better not to use the computer while the defragmenter is running.
      • If this is your first time defragmenting a disk, first clean the disk, then defragment it, and then clean it again. We recommend defragmenting your hard drive weekly.
      • Clean your computer. Remove dust from fans, wipe down your monitor, and clean your keyboard and mouse. Dust on fans and heat sinks inside your computer case can cause performance problems, including memory problems.
      • Click Start > Run, type %temp% and delete all files in the window that opens.
      • Optimize your registry using a third-party application. Free and paid programs for adjusting the registry can be found on the Internet. If you are not familiar with the registry, do not attempt to edit it manually - the registry is essential to the smooth operation of Windows.
      • To significantly speed up your computer, we recommend formatting your hard drive and reinstalling Windows XP (but this will take a lot of time). This will delete all files, so please back up your important data first. Copy only the files you created, because all programs will need to be reinstalled. If you only store your files in default folders, you can copy one custom folder; it is located here: C:\Documents and Settings\<Имя польователя>. For most users, we recommend copying the following files:
        • Documents created using Microsoft Word or similar text editors.
        • Bookmarks from a web browser.
        • Fonts you added (note that some fonts are installed by applications).
        • Emails and mail client folders (if you use one).
        • Any data from Outlook and similar programs.
        • Financial records from Quicken and similar programs.
      • Run an alternative Windows shell to reduce RAM usage and improve performance. But it’s still better to install additional RAM modules, even if you have to pay for it. Some programs, such as new games or Visual Studio, may not be compatible with the alternative skin.