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>> Today I’m going to continue my discussion on some of the things you can do to help speed
up your computer.
>>
Since Windows XP, Microsoft introduced a feature called System Restore, which helps return
your computer to an operating state after making a drastic change. This feature, although
useful, can slow down your computer. Here are some things you can do to alternate that
behavior.
>> Click on the windows button and select control panel. Within the control panel select
the systems and security group. Within system and security, select the system option and
on the left hand side, click on the system protection link. Within there you’ll see
the system protection tab. Click on the configure button. Now you can either select the delete
button and delete all previous restore points and return additional space to your hard drive
or you can click on the turn-off system protection option, thereby disabling this feature. Click
on the OK button to make this change take effect, and when prompted click on the yes
button to confirm.
>> In the previous video, I talked about going through all the applications running on the
system tray and disabling those that you don’t necessarily use. Some applications, however
do not allow you to do that and you can further get to those by using the MSConfig application
on your computer.
>> Click on the windows button and in the text box type MSConfig. The system configuration
dialog box will appear. Click on the start up tab. In the start up tab is listed every
application that starts automatically when you turn your computer on. You can go through
this list and determine which applications can be disabled. Be careful some of these
applications are necessary for your computer to operate properly. If you are not sure if
the application should be disabled, the safe thing to do is leave it turned on to ensure
your computer operates normally. After you’ve disabled several of the start up items, click
on the general tab and click on the selective start up option. Click on the ok button to
make the changes take effect.
>> One other option you have available to you is adding additional system memory. Quite
often as your computer ages and the applications running on it become more complex, you just
need more memory in order for the applications to run properly. You can work with your hardware
manufacturer or local reseller to determine which memory and how much is appropriate.
This is an alternate low cost option that can really boost your computers performance.
>> If you have any other questions or topics you would like covered, please email me at
techtalk@ums.psu.edu. Thank you for watching.