If you still feel the need for more speed, you can configure Windows XP, by eliminating some visual effects, to give the best performance possible for your needs.

Getting the best performance out of Windows XP on your computer is partly a question of choosing the right balance between visual delight and speed. The more graphics and visual effects that Windows is using, the slower the display will be. The more visual effects you can sacrifice the better performance you will enjoy, but the plainer and less subtle the Windows XP will seem.

Follow the step by step instructions to customize your windows for better performance. To view these instructions with guided screenshots visit our website and click on PC Tips, and then select Windows Performance Tips.

Step 1
Click on Start menu and select Control Panel. In Control Panel Window click on Performance and Maintenance.

Step 2
In the Performance and Maintenance window, click on System found near the bottom.

Step 3
In the System Properties dialog box click on Advanced tab and then click on the Settings button under Performance.

Step 4
In Performance Options dialog box select Custom and begin to select the effects you want disabled. eg. uncheck Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing.

Step 5
Uncheck any other visual effects you want disabled. Click OK to confirm and click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.