Is there a way to increase the computer performance without addition of hardware appliance?
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Defrag your HDD partitions,Delete unwanted files and softwares, defrag your system registry, install anti spyware software and clean hidden spyware which hackers may have installed in yout computer remotely.
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Turn off the Luna interface (all the graphics) -- make it look like Win 98 and it will speed up significantly, especially on slower computers.
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Get more memory or a better graphics card.
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You can build a better machine yourself. Buy an issue of Maximum PC and you can see all of the parts used to do this.
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Generic Advice on How to Make your Computer Run Faster and More Efficiently\n\n\n1.Get (Download & Update) AVG Anti-Virus from Grisoft.com. (FREE).\n2.Get (Download & Update) Windows Defender from Microsoft.com (FREE).\n3.Get (Download & Update) Ad-Aware from Lavasoft.com (FREE).\n4.Get (Download & Update) Spy-bot Search and Destroy from Downloads.com (FREE). Get tutorial by Keith from pc-plususa.com (FREE).\n5.Get Belarc Advisor (FREE).\n6.Remove un-needed programs in Control Panel, Add and Remove Programs.\n7.Do a Defrag. Click on “My Computer”, right click on “C” drive, select “Properties”, click on the “Tools” tab, click on the “Defragment” button.
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There are memory optimizer type programs for computers. Try Tune-Up Utilities 2006 (free 30 day trial) It has a memory optimization section in there.\nhttp://www.tune-up.com/\nfree to try for 30 days, great program. \nRAM is pretty dirt cheap now, easier to just put some more in.
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Spend your $ on memory upgrades, much more effective than processor upgrade.
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here is a list of different windows emulators you can try.\nalso on this page is vpc helper it says that it is a utility thats designed to increase the performance Virtual PC.
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Less now than ever before.  The key to maximum performance now is matching the CPU, Memory, Bus, Hard drive and Video speeds.  Increasing any one of these may have little effect if the other four are "slow" in comparison.
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There's a cheaper way to do it, but it will take some time.  Just click on the start button, click on Run, then type "msconfig" without the quotation marks.  Then, click on the Services tab at the top.  Services can be disabled from there.  \n\nJust realize that those services aren't what's slowing your computer down.  To speed it back up, click on the next tab to the right, Startup, and stop all of that trash that's in your system tray (next to your clock) from running every time you start your computer.  You'll notice a big difference, espcecially if your laptop is an older one.
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Consider buying a new CPU -- not a new writer.
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Optimizing your computer isn't really going to be helped by using software. The best thing you can do is get the latest driver updates, update antivirues and spyware programs. Keep track of your registry, make sure there aren't any process that should not be there and any processes that are taking up a lot of resources.\n\nThere are a lot more things you can do but they are abit advance.
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If you're not running at least 2 GB of RAM I would not suggest that you do this!  But here's how you accomplish what you've asked for.click start, then control panel.  Then performance and maintenance, then system.  On the tabs that open up click advanced.  In the box marked performance click settings.  In the new window that opens click advanced.  At the bottom of this page you will see memory settings, on the next page that opens click no cached memory.  Click OK and apply your done
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Several Ways....\n\nInexpensive ways:\n\n1. Defragment your hard disc.\n2. If using windows, then run a windows registry cleaner.\n3. If using windows, then do not load unnecessary applications automatically when computer starts \n\nExpensive ways:\n\n1. Increase RAM (memory)\n2. Increase Hard Disc capacity (if it is running too low)\n3. Get a faster Processor (CPU)\n4. If you use graphics intensive applications, then get a graphics accelerator.
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512mb is more than enough! If you want a little extra "OOMPH" you can free up some computer resources by doing some simple steps to increase overall performance. 1st Right click anywhere on the desktop in an open space- go to Properties - Click the Applications tab Go to "Effects" in the bottom right corner - and de-select all the options. Then go to "Settings" tab, and change your color quality to 16bit. 32 or even 24 is overkill for most computer users. And 99% of the time, you won't even be able to tell the difference. And last but not least Right click on the "My Computer" icon- go to the "Advanced Tab" -Click the "Settings" under the Performance category, and select "Adjust for best performance." These simple steps will give you the best bang for your buck with your current computer configuration. This way you can speed up your computer without having to spend a dime, or even crack open the case. Have fun!
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Can you be more specific on what you are trying to do?\n\nbuild  computer?\n\nget a bare-bone system and upgrade it yourself?\n\ntechnical problems?\n\nSomething else?
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Go to Start Menu, click RUN. \nType msconfig and hit enter. \nYou should see a pop up box.\nGo to Startup tab and uncheck all the programs that you do not want on your start up. \nThis will prevent those programs from starting up when you restart windows. \nThis will usually make your computer go a little faster if you have do not have much memory on your computer.\nYou do not want a bunch of things running in your background during startup if it is not necessary.\n\nYou might want to change your fan. You can get some cheap ones at http://www.newegg.com or http://www.tigerdirect.com \n\nJust get a new fan to replace the old one unless you just want to purchase a new computer.\n\nIf you want a smooth computer to go faster, then you might want to buy more RAMS for your PC. RAMS will allow you open as many programs as you want all at once and it will launch your programs faster. Go to control panel and then SYSTEMS and under the general tab will tell you how much RAM you have. If you only have 128MB or 256MB, its time for an upgrade. Get about 512MB to 1GIG...its very simple to install. \n\nIf you have problems, just let me know.