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

While not everybody would agree, old computer programs are less complicated and very easy to utilize. Its convenience is because of its simplicity. Its ordinary for old personal computers to be a little bit slow. But then again if your computer is taking more than 15 minutes to boot up and 10 minutes loading basic applications then something is definitely wrong. Do the listed speed up Windows guidelines:

> Remove worthless applications.
Your computer might still be holding programs that havent been used for years. Scan the programs listed in the add/remove programs menu in the control panel. Delete the programs you have not used for some time. This will make your PC faster.

> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers take up minor 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. Surf the Web and look for updates for them. This information never fails to speed up Windows 2000 and ME.

> Get rid of starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this particular starting windows message that delays personal computer booting. Delete this option to speed up Windows 98. Go to C:\ and search for Msdos.sys, right click on it and unchoose the read-only option. Select the file in Notepad, select over to text Options inside the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You can also choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting faster by setting add Logo=0 to get rid of the heavy Windows logo throughout start-up.

> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having instant access to your start menu. Hit on Start and access Run. Type Regedit within the bar and press Enter. Go to the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If there is a MenuShowDelay, double click it and change the value of data field to 0. This will load Start program without any delay at all.

> Turn off active desktop.
For Windows 98, select the Display Properties settings and access Web tab. Unmark the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This very simple tip will have your Windows 98 speeding up in no time.

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