Make Windows XP faster and optimal (without software)

Image of Windows XP is fast and we often complain optimal windows is running slow, long start, long shutdown. People we recommend to use special software that is useful so that the windows XP running faster and optimized. Software may be good, but free and does not usually require a high specification machine. With the tips we does not need to install any additional software to speed the performance of Windows XP You.
1. Using the NTFS file system
If you install new windows xp, use the NTFS file system. The file system is NTFS scandisk quickly accessible and also very fast. Do not use FAT, unless you want to can access the hard disk in Windows 98 without the additional software. Windows 98 can access the NTFS file with additional software: ntfs-reader or NTFS98.
2. Selecting startup programs that need to
This section should always be checked by you, because if a virus / spyware / malware, your computer is so slow. To open this startup, run the START -> RUN, type msconfig, open the startup tab. Here is visible all the programs that run at startup. You can check the one at the dihardware file, located in what folder. If you had, right-click the file
3. Turn off unnecessary services
Still in the msconfig window, open the services tab. This is a service that automatically run at Windows startup. There are some services that are not necessary and should be turned off, namely:
* Automatic Live Update Scheduler. This service if you do not want to automatically update the windows, or your computer is not connected to the Internet at all.
* Error Reporting Service. If you never see the window contents "error occurred ...." continue to have the option do not send or send. That is the order of this service. We usually do not choose send, so this service should be disabled.
* Live Update, the same as the Automatic Live Update Scheduler.
* Automatic Updates, the same as the Automatic Live Update Scheduler.
* Remote Desktop Help Manager. Used to help you if you difficulties or errors in the windows, you can ask your friends to access the computer From your remote (internet). If you never use, this service is off.
* Remote Registry. To access the registry (the file settings windows) from remote. Should be turned off.
* Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This is only used if your computer use UPS, which is a useful tool to save electricity when power off. Disable this service if you do not use UPS.
* Event log Log.Windows record of what is going on in the windows. If you did not even use the log (in the Control Panel -> Administrative Tools), the service this can be turned off.
* Windows Audio. May be turned off if your computer without a sound card.
4. Minimize the visual effect
Open the Start Menu -> Control Panel -> System Properties. Go to the Advanced tab. Click on the Performance settings. In the Visual effects tab select Adjust for Best Performance. Then check Use the options on the visual styles for windows and buttons that display the windows you are such as Windows XP.
5. Optimal set of virtual memory
views and its properties, continue to see the version and who the author is. If Microsoft's or other sources that you trust means secure. If there is a program that does not need to, removed the check in line that would be disabled. Open the Start Menu -> Control Panel -> System Properties. Go to the Advanced tab. Click on the Performance settings. Click the Advanced tab. At the bottom there is the option Virtual Memory, click Change on any posts. Use custom size. Fill with:
Minimum: 1024 MB
Maximum: 2048 MB
6. Scan and defragmen regularly
Scan (once a week) and defragmen (once) your hard drive regularly. Open windows explorer, right click on your hard drive, select Properties. Open the tools tab. Select the error checking for running scan disk, defragmentation, and select-men to defragmen hardisk.
Such tips to make windows XP faster and be optimal, without additional software. Hopefully useful.