page file or swap file
A swap space is where XP stores data that is too big for it's internal memory (RAM) so it can get-to recently accessed information quickly. Everybody seems to have a different take on what the specs...
View ArticleBootvis
Bootvis is a tool to optimize the XP boot time and to get an idea of which programs you want to remove with MSCONFIG.read more
View Articlepower tweek
A hardware optimization program that improves the machine by altering the chipset and the CPU.read more
View Articleunload DLL
Many think XP will keep dynamic link libraries (DLL) that are no longer being used. This wastes memory space, and tends to cause stability problems in some systems.read more
View Article16 bit processes
The 32 bit version of Windows XP will usually only open one 16-bit process and put all 16-bit apps running on the system into that process. This is necessary for some older applications that run...
View Articlethumbnail cache
Windows XP stores a "thumbnail" of graphic images or the first frame of the video and makes it into an oversized icon for the file. Those files can either be created each time you access the folder, or...
View Articleuse network offline
By having the network do things itself that the local computer usually does, the CPU processes needed to maintain a network connection are lowered. This does not work on all cards, and it can cause...
View ArticleAdobe 6
Version 6 of Adobe loads much slower than version 5. The speed problem was fixed with 7. But if you need version 6 you need to pull a couple tricks on Adobe6.read more
View Articlehijack repair
When you have determined you are infected, many times you need to do a certain amount of cleaning before you can clean the rest of the system. This will do just that. read more
View ArticleBlocking spyware with the ActiveX kill bit
One way to is to stop spyware from installing itself by using the 'kill bit' which blocks specific ActiveX controls. It marks that control as incompatible or not runnable. read more
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