Old personal computers which comes with old Window programs are very likely to score low in the speed department. Yet, doesnt mean you must determine the new computer models in your area.

Though not everyone would agree, old personal computer programs are easier to utilize. Their conveniences lie in their own simplicity. It is normal for old personal computers to be a little bit slow. But then again if your PC takes 15 minute booting up and 10 minutes loading basic applications then something is wrong with your PC. Try doing the following speed up Windows tips:

> Delete worthless applications.
Your personal computer may be keeping applications that havent been used for years. Check the programs installed by checking add/remove program menu. Uninstall the applications you have not used for some time. This will make your PC faster.

> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers take up little space but they dictate the speed of your Windows accessories. There have been a lot of improvements in the drivers of hardware over the years. Check the Web and search for new information about them. This information always speed up Windows 2000 and ME.

> Remove the Starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this particular starting windows message that delays PC booting. Remove element to speed up Windows 98. Access to C:\ and look for Msdos.sys, right click on it and unchoose the read-only option. Select the file in Notepad, access over to text Options inside the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You may choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting speedier by setting add Logo=0 to remove the heavy Windows logo through start-up.

> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having quick access to your start menu. Select on Start and go to Run. Type Regedit in the bar and press Enter. Open the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If you see a MenuShowDelay, double click it and modify the value of data field to 0. This will load Start program without any delay at all.

> Turn off active desktop.
For Windows 98, access the Display Properties settings and switch to Web tab. Deselect the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This easy step will definitely speed up your Windows 98.

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