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Best Windows XP Tips

Posted on : 6:05 PM | By : Chaliits | In : Windows

Windows XP is one of the most famous operating system that is widely used in offices, home and educational institutes. Sometimes people confront many problems while working in this operating system. Here, I would like to share some tips that will help you to resolve the common issues easily without support of any professional.Turning off services

Many services not used are turned on by default. You need to turn them off by using classic version of Windows XP easily. For manual process, you need to go to control panel> administrator tools>then go to service where you can edit the service that you like.

Temporary files Cleaning

It is better of you clean your hard drive from unnecessary or temporary files from recycle bin, temporary folder and in local hard drive. You can do it with the support of software cleaner easily.

Unwanted Programs Removal

It is very important to mange installed programs as users do not take attention to it. You can easily remove windows components from control panel like phone dialer, IIS. Fax etc. with the help of software like file shredder, you can easily delete these programs.

Security

A windows user does not compromise on the security issue as it will bring a great risk for your system. You need to use good and recommended antivirus programs that will save your system secure from attacks of worms, Trojans and hackers.

Drivers and programs updating

You should update the drivers of Windows XP and anti-virus programs that will keep you save from threats or other security risks. In this way, you can work in safe mode.

NTFS file system

It is recommended to use NTFS file system instead of using old FAT 32 or FAT. The benefit of using NTFS system is that it increased the level of security and performs the task of compression with encryption. While at the time of using multi-operating system, you should not use NTFS system.

Error reporting Disabling

Another irritating feature of Windows XP is that when any type of error code is logged, it will give you message to send this to Microsoft. You can easily turn off this thing by going to My Computer, roperties, then advanced tab where you will need to click on error reporting option. You can easily now disable this reporting error problem by un-checking it.
Startups Management
While using internet, some software install in the startups without asking your permission. When you boot the system every time, the system will start. These programs are the main cause of affecting the performance of your system. For startups programs management, go to start and open run and type the command MSCONFIG. You will find a window where you need to uncheck the unwanted programs under startup options and reboot the system. Different programs like Google talk, yahoo messenger, Real Player and Winamp can easily be removed if you do not want to use them.
Drives defragmentation
The defragmentation of drivers helps the physical editing of different files existed in drivers. It helps to run the commands of windows in faster mode and increase the lifespan of you drivers. These are some healthy tips that will keep your Windows XP working in a smooth and error free environment.