up vote 1 down vote favorite
2
share [g+] share [fb]

Possible Duplicate:
Which windows tweaks do you use and they actually work?

Hi, As Windows becomes slower when multiple applications are run, can someone point out the best performance tweak for Windows XP.

link|improve this question
57% accept rate
I was going to say uninstall, but that would be mean... – Matthew Schinckel Jul 20 '09 at 7:27
feedback

closed as exact duplicate by Jeff Atwood♦ Jul 20 '09 at 8:46

This question covers exactly the same ground as earlier questions on this topic; its answers may be merged with another identical question. See the FAQ for guidance on how to improve it.

4 Answers

up vote 2 down vote

TweakXP.com has all you'll ever need. There are a lot of them there. Nothing I know is really the "definitive tweak" to make Windows run fresh though, except a fresh reformat. Although driver updates work wonders.

link|improve this answer
feedback
up vote 2 down vote

See this SU post and this one.

link|improve this answer
feedback
up vote 1 down vote

A full reinstall, takes away all the crap!

link|improve this answer
And feels so good when its done. – Noam Gal Jul 20 '09 at 7:16
feedback
up vote 1 down vote

This site tweakguides covers it all, has a PDF that covers everything for XP and Vista.

The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion (TGTC) is the complete system optimization guide for Windows users. Designed for novice and advanced users alike, it is written in plain English to help you genuinely understand all aspects of Windows and your PC. The guide covers every major topic, from the correct installation of Windows and critical drivers and software, through to recommendations for every significant setting and feature, all the major performance and convenience tweaks and customizations, as well as detailed troubleshooting advice. There are also links to a range of reliable free applications for optimizing and maintaining your system, as well as to important resources for finding out even more about Windows and your PC.

link|improve this answer
feedback

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.