How can I speed up my PC?

[Magic]

I am on a Windows XP Media Edititon.

I have TONNES and TONNES of free space, but I want to know how I can make it load stuff faster.

Also, how can I stop so many programmes opening and startup - E.G - New USB Device, Realtec HD Audio etc?

Thanks,

Magic

[Matt08]

Start > Run > MSCONFIG > Start up (in the tab). Hope that helps. :thumbs:

[Magic]

Thanks, anyway to speed it up in general?

[Scarlett.]

Apparently having more erm....'RAM' helps...dunno what it is though

[Sticks]

Try defragging the disc

[Magic]

Thanks, i'll look in to/try this.

[Matt08]

You could also try deleting all of the programs and files that you no longer need.

[Wildcat!]

There is not much you can do! Your computer is as fast as your microprocessor. But you seem to have a lot of space. MAKE SURE your startup is empty, then it will probably be a bit faster but not much

[Sticks]

Also try clearing your internet cache before the defrag

[Magic]

Originally posted by Sticks
Also try clearing your internet cache before the defrag

how do i do that?

[James]

Adding more memory to your computer usually helps, especially if you are running a lot of prgrams at once. And running the defragmenter a few times.

[Rob]

sounds like you need a memory upgrade, buy some RAM and google how to do.

[Sticks]

Originally posted by Samuel

how do i do that?

What browser are you using?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Sticks
Originally posted by Samuel

how do i do that?

What browser are you using?

Mozzilla and IE.

[Magic]

I just made 'Virtual RAM' or something like that from empty space, thats sped it up a tad.

[Sticks]

For Mozilla FireFox

tools > Clear Private Data

Follow on screen instructions

For IE

Tools > Internet Options - General tab

Follow on screen instructions for deleting browsing history / Internet cache