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Old computers with earlier Windows programs are probably slower. Yet, doesnt mean you must verify the new computer models in your area.

Although not everyone would agree, old personal computer programs are less complicated and very easy to make use of. Their conveniences lie in their own simplicity. Its ordinary for old personal computers to slow down just a little bit. But then again if your computer is taking more than 15 minutes to boot up and 10 minutes loading basic applications then something is definitely wrong. Try doing the following speed up Windows tips:

> Delete worthless applications.
Your PC may be keeping applications that have not been utilized for a long time. Check the programs installed by checking add/remove program menu. Remove the programs you havent accessed for a very long time. This will make your PC faster.

> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers take up little space but they have a say on on how fast your Windows accessories will be. There have been a lot of improvements in the drivers of hardware over the years. Connect to the the Web and search for updates for them. This guideline without a doubt speed up Windows 2000 and ME.

> Get rid of starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this specific starting windows message that suspends PC booting. Delete element to speed up Windows 98. Access to C:\ and search for Msdos.sys, right click on it and unchoose the read-only option. Access the file in Notepad, select over to text Options inside the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You can also choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting speedier by setting add Logo=0 to get rid of the heavy Windows logo throughout start-up.

> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having instant access to your start menu. Click on Start and access Run. Type Regedit within the bar and hit Enter. Access the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If you see a MenuShowDelay, double click it and modify the value of data field to 0. This will load Start program without any delay at all.

> Do not Turn On active desktop.
For Windows 98, access the Display Properties settings and go to Web tab. Unmark the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This easy step will definitely speed up your Windows 98.