System Restore
Windows is set up to write periodic “restore check points” so that, in the event of a crash or a corrupted file, your system can restore to its most recent functional settings. Some users recommend disabling system restore to improve performance. NOTE that this is not recommended unless you make regular system backups.
To disable system restore, open the Control Panel and select System. Select the System Restore tab and check “turn off system restore on all drives.”
Figure 9 – Disabling System Restore
Performance
XP: Still under Control Panel/System, select the Advanced tab. Click the Performance settings button and select the Visual Effects tab. Choose “adjust for best performance” and then select the Advanced tab. Under Processor Settings, select “adjust for best
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