Speed up Windows XP

Although more and more people use Windows 7 now, still many people are using Windows XP for its simple-to-use features. Here’s some ways on how to speed up Windows XP.

Registry optimization

1.      Enable CPU L2 Cahce

Go to the registry HKCU_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Session Manager \ Memory Management, and create a New Dword value:

You can set your CPU’s secondary cache to 256kb by modifying the Dword value and then restart your computer.

2.      Change disk cache

Disk cache is important for running Windows XP. It’s wise to set different disk cache for different memory.

Get to the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Session Manager \ Memory Management \ IoPageLockLimit, and modify modify its hexadecimal value according to your disk memory to (64M: 1000; 128M: 4000; 256M: 10000; 512M or more: 40000) .

3.      Remove menu delay

To remove menu-delay can to a certain extent speed up XP. Modify the value in HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop. Change the value of "MenuShowDelay" to 0. Restart your computer and the change will take effect.

4.      For Windows XP Professional Edition, cancel the reserved bandwidth

Because of special need for network of Professional Edition, a default 20% reserved bandwidth is set. For most individual users, the reserved bandwidth is useless. You can cancel the reserved bandwidth by using the Group Policy Editor.

Click "Start" → "Run", input the command “gpedit.msc” to open the Group Policy Editor. Find "Computer Configuration" → "Administrative Templates" → "Network" → "QoS Packet Scheduler" and select on the right “Retain the Bandwidth Limit", select "Properties" to open the image and select "Disable" button. This is good for Modem users for the release of the reserved bandwidth accelerates download and web browsing!

5.      Do not check scheduled tasks

Normally, when Windows XP connects to another computer, it will check all scheduled tasks on that machine. This process will make you wait 30 seconds. Find in the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RemoteComput-er\NameSpace. There should be a key {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}. Delete it and restart your computer. The speed will be improved significantly!