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How to Make Your PC Run Faster
July 28, 2008 · Written by KyleDo you want to speed up your PC a bit without spending a dime? Try this neat little trick using MSConfig and Properties that’s featured on this YouTube video and see if it works for you…
Activate DMA mode for IDE controller
April 5, 2008 · Written by AnthonyLarge and fast hard disks are very common in computers these days. Running them at the maximum speed is essential to maximize your system’s performance though. One aspect that affects the speed of hard disks is the Direct Memory Access (DMA) configuration on the IDE controller.
Force Windows to Reexamine the DMA Capabilities of Devices
April 2, 2008 · Written by AnthonyHardware recognition and configuration is almost completely automated in modern operating systems. Microsoft Windows is no exception here. But that does not mean you can completely rely on it. If for some reason the detection or configuration is incorrect or incomplete, your system might not be running at maximum performance. Forcing a re-examination of hardware can help.
How To Disable Performance Counters in Windows XP
March 4, 2008 · Written by AnthonyWhether you are a gamer or not, everybody likes their PC to run at maximum performance. Squeezing the last bit of speed out of your PC can be quite a puzzle, with all the information available on the subject. If you are running Windows XP, you can use this tweak to get a little more performance from your system.
Speed Up the Windows Explorer
January 29, 2008 · Written by KyleWaiting for the Windows Explorer to start can sometimes be frustrating. One time the Explorer windows opens and is responsive, while another time the startup is slow and the Explorer window unresponsive. One reason for this is the network scan the Windows Explorer executes to find shared folders and devices.
Control Windows Indexing
January 28, 2008 · Written by AnthonyBoth Windows XP and Windows Vista use disk indexing to speed up file searches. By default this index function is active on all disks. Although the indexing function is intended to speed up your computer, it can actually have a negative speed impact on computers with a lower amount of memory. Like any computer program, [...]
