Improving Windows XP Boot Time on your Old Computer by Microsoft Windows NT

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:01:34 +0300

Improving Windows XP Boot Time on your Old Computer

by Microsoft Windows NT @ Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:01:34 +0300

\"\"Do you put away how fast the bootup energy of your old XP box was a couple of years finished? Lightning quick additionally blazingly fast were probably words this came into your absorb back anon. As different thing is certain: it doesn't leave you with this type anymore. Here are a couple of designs to aid you improve XP's stage.

Disable the Boot Logo

Yes, removing the boot logo can maintenance you speed over the bootup hoopla concluded a few lessers. Unfortunately, completed doing this, you desire not be able to visit subdivision boot messages. If you don't memorize segment counts with your computer, this isn't absolutely a problem, along with if you ever do, truly re-enable it.

  • Settle -> Magnitude, group msconfig, too go OK.
  • Secluded the BOOT.INI reward.
  • Click the NOGUIBOOT credit box as well press OK.
  • Reboot likewise contain.

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Assign a static IP to your computer

If you are using a DHCP server to assign an IP address to your computer, consider using a static one instead, this way, the operating system will not have to query the network to get a new address. To assign a static IP to your computer:

  • 1- Start-> settings -> Network connection (Classic start menu) or Start->right click "My Network Place", select properties.
  • 2- Right click your local network connection, select properties.
  • 3- Double click TCP/IP and assign your address manually

Remove unnecessary fonts

Windows has to load up all of its fonts while it is booting up, by removing unnecessary ones, you'll help make your computer start faster.

  • 1- Go into the control panel, and double click the fonts folder
  • 2- Select all the fonts you do not need and Back them up in another folder (just in case you delete one that you need).
  • 3- Go back into your fonts folder and delete them.

Do not delete these fonts, Windows be short them: Verdana, Arial, Trebuchet, Tahoma, Times New Roman, MS Sans Serif.

Disable unnecessary services

XP loads a large number of services at startup, and a lot of them aren't really necessary. Consult this article to learn about which one you should disable.

As a last recommendation, I would suggest that you defragment your drives and clean up your temp directories regularly. After applying all of those tweaks, your computer should be starting approximately 20% faster then before. Enjoy the speed while it last!

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