Nowadays, more and more users are using Windows XP because Windows XP has many functions and is easy to use. But if your hardware facilities are not advanced enough, then its running speed is really not satisfactory. Of course, isn’t only the upgraded hardware to meet XP’s “greedy” needs? We can use various software to improve the running speed of Windows XP!
Registry optimization plan
1. Enable CPU L2 Cache
To the registry HKCU_LOCAL_MACHINE＼SYSTEM＼CurrentControlSet＼Control＼Session Manager＼Memory Management, create a new Dword value:
SecondLevelDataCache, modify this value to the size of your CPU's secondary cache, and use the decimal value when filling in it. You can change the CPU Level 2 cache to 256KB by modifying the Dword value "SecondLevelDataCache", and then restart the computer.
2. Modify disk cache to accelerate XP
Disk cache plays a crucial role in XP operation, but the default I/O page files are relatively conservative. Therefore, it is better to use different disk caches for different memory.
Go to the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE＼SYSTEM＼CurrentControlSet＼Control＼Session Manager＼Memory Management＼IoPageLockLimit, modify its hexadecimal value according to your memory (64M: 1000; 128M: 4000; 256M: 10000; 512M or greater: 40000).
3. Remove menu delay
Remove the delay when sliding out of the menu to speed up XP to a certain extent. The key value to be modified is in HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop. The specific key to be modified is "MenuShowDelay", just change the value to 0. Of course, the changes will take effect after restarting the computer.
4. Specify the process order
Press Control+Alt+Delete at the same time, and then click the "Processes" tab to see a dialog box where you can see all the processes currently running. If you want to allocate more process time to a program, such as 3D Studio Max, just right-click the process, then move the mouse pointer down to "Set Priority>", and then select which priority you want the program to be in. When I receive email, I set 3DMAX to "standard", but when I leave the computer, I raise it to the highest "real-time", so that the computer can focus more on handling 3D actions faster.
5. Cancel the reserved bandwidth in Windows XP Professional Edition
Due to the need of the Professional Edition on the network, a default reserved bandwidth of 20% is set. In fact, for individual users, these reserved bandwidths are useless. You can cancel the reserved bandwidth by using the Group Policy Editor.
Enter in Start → Run to open the Group Policy Editor. Find "Computer Configuration" → "Administrative Templates" → "Network" → "QoS Packet Scheduler", select "Limit Reservable Bandwidth" on the right, select "Properties" to open the picture, and select "Disable". This is very beneficial for users who use Modem - freeing up the reserved bandwidth to speed up the Internet browsing and downloading!
6. Windows XP does not check scheduled tasks
Usually, when Windows XP is connected to another computer, it will check all scheduled tasks on the other computer. This process will make you wait for 30 seconds, which is really annoying. Let's ban this process by: find it in the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE＼Software＼Microsoft＼Windows＼CurrentVersion＼Explorer＼
RemoteComputer＼NameSpace. Here, there should be a {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} key. Just delete it, and after restarting the computer, Windows no longer checks the scheduled tasks, and the speed is significantly improved!
Driver optimization solution
1. If it is an Intel 8XX chipset, you must install Intel Application Accelerator. The system optimization will be obvious after installation. This thing can be downloaded from the Intel official website.
2. If it is a motherboard that is not an Intel chipset, it is essential to install the corresponding patches, such as VIA's 4in1 program, etc.
3. Try to use WHL certified drivers. This driver has passed the Microsoft Hardware Laboratory certification and has great advantages in stability and compatibility.
Other optimization solutions
1. Start acceleration
Although the startup speed of Windows XP is greatly improved compared to Windows 98, there is still plenty of effort to accelerate. Download the file at Microsoft site, start it, and select Trace→Optimize System in the menu. At this time, the system will prompt whether to restart, select Start, and do not move anything after restarting and logging in. After a period of time, a dialog box will automatically pop up, and the dialog box contains prompt information such as system analysis. Don’t do anything, wait until the prompt analysis is completed, so the startup speed will be significantly improved.
2. Remove unnecessary services
After each Windows XP is started, many services are also started, some of which are useless for many users and occupy memory. Let’s take a look at which services are necessary to turn off.
Click Start → Run, enter the command ", and open the Services dialog box. (Note: You must be logged in as an administrator or member of the Administrators group to complete the process. If the computer is connected to the network, network policy settings can also prevent you from completing this step.)
Clipbook Server (Folder Server): This service allows other users on your network to see your folders. Here I would like to strongly recommend that you change it to manually start and then use other programs to post information on your network.
Messenger: Send and receive information on the network. If you turn off Alerter, you can safely change it to manually boot.
Printer Spooler: If you do not configure the printer, it is recommended to start it manually or simply turn it off.
Error Reporting Service: Services and applications provide error reports when running in non-standard environments. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Fast User Switching Compatibility: It is recommended to start manually instead.
Automatic Updates: This function has been mentioned before, and can be changed to manual startup here.
Net Logon: handles network security functions like registration information. You can change it to start manually.
Network DDE and Network DDE DSDM (Dynamic Data Exchange): Unless you are ready to share your Office online, you should change it to manually boot. Note: This is different from using Office in the usual business settings (you will know if you need DDE).
NT LM Security Support (NT LM Security Support Provider): Provides security protection in network applications. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager: It is recommended to start manually instead.
Remote Registry: enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Task Scheduler: enables users to configure and formulate schedules for automatic tasks on this computer, which plans weekly defragmentation, etc. Unless you are too lazy and don’t even want to turn on the computer, it is recommended to start manually instead.
Uninterruptible Power Supply: Used to manage your UPS. If you don't have a UPS, change it to manually boot or simply turn it off.
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): Provides image capture for scanners and cameras. If you don't have these devices, it is recommended to start manually or simply turn it off instead.
3. Use fixed virtual cache
It is recommended to set both the maximum and minimum values to 382M regardless of the size of your physical memory.
4. Ensure that memory usage is preferred for programs, and CPU plans are preferred for programs
First open the "System" attribute, then select the "Advanced" tab, click the "Settings" button in the "Performance" column, open the "Performance" option dialog box, then open the "Advanced" tab, select "Programs" in the "Processor Plan" column, select "Programs" on the "Memory Usage" column, and then click "OK" to exit.
5. Clear the pre-read file
After XP is used for a period of time, the files in the pre-read folder will become large, and there will be dead-link files in it, which will slow down the system time. It is recommended to delete these files regularly (c:＼windows＼prefetch).
6. Reduce disk scanning waiting time
Under Dos, type "chkntfs/t:0", where "0" means the waiting time is 0 seconds.
7. Close the disk index
XP records all files for quick searches, and if you don't look for files often, you can turn them off. The specific method is: open my computer, right-click the drive, select "Properties", and cancel "Use index to quickly find files".
Registry optimization plan
1. Enable CPU L2 Cache
To the registry HKCU_LOCAL_MACHINE＼SYSTEM＼CurrentControlSet＼Control＼Session Manager＼Memory Management, create a new Dword value:
SecondLevelDataCache, modify this value to the size of your CPU's secondary cache, and use the decimal value when filling in it. You can change the CPU Level 2 cache to 256KB by modifying the Dword value "SecondLevelDataCache", and then restart the computer.
2. Modify disk cache to accelerate XP
Disk cache plays a crucial role in XP operation, but the default I/O page files are relatively conservative. Therefore, it is better to use different disk caches for different memory.
Go to the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE＼SYSTEM＼CurrentControlSet＼Control＼Session Manager＼Memory Management＼IoPageLockLimit, modify its hexadecimal value according to your memory (64M: 1000; 128M: 4000; 256M: 10000; 512M or greater: 40000).
3. Remove menu delay
Remove the delay when sliding out of the menu to speed up XP to a certain extent. The key value to be modified is in HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop. The specific key to be modified is "MenuShowDelay", just change the value to 0. Of course, the changes will take effect after restarting the computer.
4. Specify the process order
Press Control+Alt+Delete at the same time, and then click the "Processes" tab to see a dialog box where you can see all the processes currently running. If you want to allocate more process time to a program, such as 3D Studio Max, just right-click the process, then move the mouse pointer down to "Set Priority>", and then select which priority you want the program to be in. When I receive email, I set 3DMAX to "standard", but when I leave the computer, I raise it to the highest "real-time", so that the computer can focus more on handling 3D actions faster.
5. Cancel the reserved bandwidth in Windows XP Professional Edition
Due to the need of the Professional Edition on the network, a default reserved bandwidth of 20% is set. In fact, for individual users, these reserved bandwidths are useless. You can cancel the reserved bandwidth by using the Group Policy Editor.
Enter in Start → Run to open the Group Policy Editor. Find "Computer Configuration" → "Administrative Templates" → "Network" → "QoS Packet Scheduler", select "Limit Reservable Bandwidth" on the right, select "Properties" to open the picture, and select "Disable". This is very beneficial for users who use Modem - freeing up the reserved bandwidth to speed up the Internet browsing and downloading!
6. Windows XP does not check scheduled tasks
Usually, when Windows XP is connected to another computer, it will check all scheduled tasks on the other computer. This process will make you wait for 30 seconds, which is really annoying. Let's ban this process by: find it in the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE＼Software＼Microsoft＼Windows＼CurrentVersion＼Explorer＼
RemoteComputer＼NameSpace. Here, there should be a {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} key. Just delete it, and after restarting the computer, Windows no longer checks the scheduled tasks, and the speed is significantly improved!
Driver optimization solution
1. If it is an Intel 8XX chipset, you must install Intel Application Accelerator. The system optimization will be obvious after installation. This thing can be downloaded from the Intel official website.
2. If it is a motherboard that is not an Intel chipset, it is essential to install the corresponding patches, such as VIA's 4in1 program, etc.
3. Try to use WHL certified drivers. This driver has passed the Microsoft Hardware Laboratory certification and has great advantages in stability and compatibility.
Other optimization solutions
1. Start acceleration
Although the startup speed of Windows XP is greatly improved compared to Windows 98, there is still plenty of effort to accelerate. Download the file at Microsoft site, start it, and select Trace→Optimize System in the menu. At this time, the system will prompt whether to restart, select Start, and do not move anything after restarting and logging in. After a period of time, a dialog box will automatically pop up, and the dialog box contains prompt information such as system analysis. Don’t do anything, wait until the prompt analysis is completed, so the startup speed will be significantly improved.
2. Remove unnecessary services
After each Windows XP is started, many services are also started, some of which are useless for many users and occupy memory. Let’s take a look at which services are necessary to turn off.
Click Start → Run, enter the command ", and open the Services dialog box. (Note: You must be logged in as an administrator or member of the Administrators group to complete the process. If the computer is connected to the network, network policy settings can also prevent you from completing this step.)
Clipbook Server (Folder Server): This service allows other users on your network to see your folders. Here I would like to strongly recommend that you change it to manually start and then use other programs to post information on your network.
Messenger: Send and receive information on the network. If you turn off Alerter, you can safely change it to manually boot.
Printer Spooler: If you do not configure the printer, it is recommended to start it manually or simply turn it off.
Error Reporting Service: Services and applications provide error reports when running in non-standard environments. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Fast User Switching Compatibility: It is recommended to start manually instead.
Automatic Updates: This function has been mentioned before, and can be changed to manual startup here.
Net Logon: handles network security functions like registration information. You can change it to start manually.
Network DDE and Network DDE DSDM (Dynamic Data Exchange): Unless you are ready to share your Office online, you should change it to manually boot. Note: This is different from using Office in the usual business settings (you will know if you need DDE).
NT LM Security Support (NT LM Security Support Provider): Provides security protection in network applications. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager: It is recommended to start manually instead.
Remote Registry: enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. It is recommended to start manually instead.
Task Scheduler: enables users to configure and formulate schedules for automatic tasks on this computer, which plans weekly defragmentation, etc. Unless you are too lazy and don’t even want to turn on the computer, it is recommended to start manually instead.
Uninterruptible Power Supply: Used to manage your UPS. If you don't have a UPS, change it to manually boot or simply turn it off.
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): Provides image capture for scanners and cameras. If you don't have these devices, it is recommended to start manually or simply turn it off instead.
3. Use fixed virtual cache
It is recommended to set both the maximum and minimum values to 382M regardless of the size of your physical memory.
4. Ensure that memory usage is preferred for programs, and CPU plans are preferred for programs
First open the "System" attribute, then select the "Advanced" tab, click the "Settings" button in the "Performance" column, open the "Performance" option dialog box, then open the "Advanced" tab, select "Programs" in the "Processor Plan" column, select "Programs" on the "Memory Usage" column, and then click "OK" to exit.
5. Clear the pre-read file
After XP is used for a period of time, the files in the pre-read folder will become large, and there will be dead-link files in it, which will slow down the system time. It is recommended to delete these files regularly (c:＼windows＼prefetch).
6. Reduce disk scanning waiting time
Under Dos, type "chkntfs/t:0", where "0" means the waiting time is 0 seconds.
7. Close the disk index
XP records all files for quick searches, and if you don't look for files often, you can turn them off. The specific method is: open my computer, right-click the drive, select "Properties", and cancel "Use index to quickly find files".