Reloading Windows XP by Bill Nadraszky
If you have been running Windows XP for a couple of years or more you may find that it is not running quite as quickly and smoothly as it was when you did your first install. I am constantly 'evaluating' software and uninstalling and reinstalling beta software on my computer and have always... When I delete files on the computer before I reinstall Windows I do not delete all of the files or format the drive. ... The first is to just delete the system files and the second is to backup the files to CD or DVD and then format the hard drive completely, my preference is to delete the system...

Do Computers Suffer From Obesity? by Mykola Rudenko
Remember the day when you bought your new PC with Windows installed? It was lightning fast. It took only about ten seconds to boot. When you opened the Start menu or the load/save file dialogs, they showed up instantly. But, after a year of heavy use, you now realize that your PC has some... Sometimes applications "forget" to delete temporary files, and sometimes they leave temporary files due to software errors. ... The Registry is your computer's blood system. ... If you are anxious about security and identity theft, you may want to clean temporary Internet files, delete cookies, IE...

How to Speed Up your Network Performance in Windows XP - For Real by Mike Manchuk
There are so many programs that will tweak your TCP/IP settings. The truth is changing your MTU or time to live (TTL) settings will only do so much. Windows XP is already set for broadband connections so there is really not much to do.. Most of the time regular use, installing programs and... Add the following D-words and values: "CacheHashTableBucketSize" dword: "00000001" "CacheHashTableSize" dword: "00000180" "MaxCacheEntryTtlLimit" dword: "0000fa00" "MaxSOACacheEntryTtlLimit" dword: "0000012d" Once complete close the registry editor and restart your computer.

Computer Diagnostics for Improving PC Performance and Recovering Lost Data by Natalie Aranda
We visit a doctor when we’re ill or just for regular checkup. Computer diagnostics software is like a doctor for your computers. We performance routine diagnostics for regular maintenance of computer or investigate the causes of computer problems whether they’re performance issues or lost data. ... Most users are unaware of the huge amount of useless information that the registry saves. ... Running PC diagnostics software is safer than editing the registry manually using regedit.exe or other utilities.

Partitioning, Formatting and Reinstalling in Windows 98 by Ashish Jain
Formatting and reinstalling windows 98 is very easy if you have the right know-how. This article will discuss how to format, partition and reinstall windows 98 on your PC. Before going ahead and doing this, it is important to be comfortable with the terms format, partition and file systems. ... Delete the existing DOS partition by following the prompts on screen. ... The FDISK tool is loaded and allows you to delete the existing DOS partition. ... Another reason could be to clean out the registry, which gets clogged up over time by installing programs (and spy ware and third party software...

Hard Drive Data Recovery by Mac McClellan
Hard drive data recovery is the method of recovering data from hard drives when it cannot be accessed in the normal manner. This failure to access the hard drive could be caused by logical damage to the file system or any physical damage that had occurred to the storage device, thereby... Whether your computer crashes or you accidentally delete the files, hard drive data recovery software helps you to locate, recover and restore lost information from your disk. ... Some of the main contexts where hard drive data recovery software could save one from the blues include a formatted drive,...

Logical Data Recovery Hard Drive Failures by Diana Osan
The logical data recovery hard drive failures, on the most basic, are usually a result of file system corruption. The causes of this failure may be a computer virus, accidental deletion of key files or registry components, and even an electro-static discharge, in some cases. ... In this case, your drive will become inoperative and when this physical data recovery hard drive failure occurs, you will get a warning that something bad is about to happen or you may hear a loud whinning, a grinding noise and even high-pitched screeches.

Removing Adware and Spyware by Mike Mendenhall
What is Spyware If your computer runs slower than normal, or you are constantly bombarded with popup ads, then your system probably has spyware installed. Spyware is a software that runs on your computer, and can do many types of things. Spyware can come in the form of a tracking cookie that... The manual removal instructions may also include other items like manual deletion of files, manual changing or deletion of registry keys, or un-registering system dll (dynamic link library) files. ... You should also empty the recycle bin to delete any traces of the spyware that you may have...

Windows Vista Top 10 Tips and Tricks by Zoran Petrovic
1. Power button default action The default action for the Power button on the start menu in Windows Vista is Sleep, which isn’t necessarily useful for everybody. You can configure this setting easily by using the advanced power settings panel, which is a little tricky to get to normally, but... When asked "Are you sure you want to permanently delete these files?" click on the Delete Files button . ... Delete the Hibernation File: 1. ... You’ll immediate be taken to the temporary files folder, where you can delete whatever you feel like.

Windows XP Performance Tips by Taejien Thoj
Here are some tips you can use to speed up Windows XP Operating System. First and foremost, what everyone should know is the utility in Windows XP called "Disk Cleanup" & "Disk Defragmenter." Both of them are located from the Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools> Disk Cleanup... Go to Start>run>regedit Now, navigate your way to this registry key. ... You can check/uncheck all or some or none to your liking. ... Fast = less checked. ... Click on "Settings" undes Performance Now, you see the visual effects.