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Disappointed in the speed of your Windows Vista operating system? You can tweak your Vista computer for better performance! Many of the steps that you would do with other operating systems still apply such as defragging your hard disk from time to time and using the Disk Cleanup utility to keep your hard disk clear of clutter. Other steps are specific to Vista.
First, what do you have connected to your Vista PC? As a new operating system, Vista still has its fair share of quirks and compatibility issues. If you want speed, your hardware, software, and peripherals must be Vista compatible. If you’re using older peripherals and software, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you must throw them away and buy new. Many manufacturers have been busy creating updates and new device drivers to address the needs of the Windows Vista operating system. Visit each manufacturer’s website and download the latest patches, updates, and device drivers.
For example, if you’re using your old HP printer with your new Vista computer, head over to Hewlett Packard’s website and search for updated device drivers that address Vista compatibility issues.
Next, check the Vista Performance Information tool. This tool is located in the Control Panel and provides you with several options that you can use to speed up Windows Vista including managing your Startup items, adjusting visual effects, adjusting power options, adjusting indexing options, cleaning up your disk, and other advanced tools. You can also run a system health report that will show you how your Vista system is configured and how you can address some of the performance issues.
What about that cool new Windows Sidebar? Sorry, that’s got to go – if you want to speed up your Vista computer. While it looks cool, it’s doing so at a huge price to your computer’s overall performance. Besides, how often do you refer to this gizmo and its gadgets?
To turn off the Sidebar, right-click an empty area of the Sidebar and click Properties. Remove a checkmark in the box that makes the SideBar launch at startup. Click “OK” and then right-click a blank area of the sidebar once again. This time, choose Close Sidebar.
Guess what else has got to go if you’re looking for a speed boost for Vista? The Aero interface. Aero takes up a great deal of your computer’s valuable resources. All Aero does is look pretty – at a performance cost. To turn off Aero, right-click on any area of your computer’s desktop. Select “Personalize” and then click the Window Color and Appearance icon. Remove the check mark in the box that says, “Enable transparency.”
Next, click the link that says, “Open classic appearance properties for more color options.” Choose another option other than Windows Aero under the color scheme settings.
Other steps you can take to speed up Vista include running regular virus and spyware scans. These malware applications take up vast resources – plus they’re vicious. Get rid of the malware and get an immediate speed boost on any operating system, including Windows Vista.
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