Player optimization and system performance improvement of Microsoft Group Policy

BKJIA exclusive Article] BKJIA has introduced many group policy applications in previous articles. Today, we will introduce you to group policy applications at a higher level. That is how to use group policies to achieve advanced Windows management and improve system performance.

1) Use group policies to implement Windows Advanced Management

1. Set and lock Windows Media Player appearance Windows 2000/XP/2003)

Windows Media Player is currently one of the most popular multimedia players. If you do not want other users to change the appearance of the interface, you can use the Group Policy to easily implement it. Open "Group Policy console → user configuration → manage template → Windows Components → Windows Media Player → settings in user interface and lock appearance" to enable this policy.

After this policy is enabled, Windows Media Player is displayed in the specified appearance mode only. You can use the appearance specified in the appearance box on the Policy tab. You must use the complete file name for the appearance, such as miniplayer. wmz. If the appearance file is not installed on your computer, the Player will be opened as a Windows Media Player.

Tip: this policy sets the software version to at least Windows Media Player v8.00, And the ADM file to wmplayer. adm.

2. disable screen saver for Windows 2000/XP/2003 during playback by Windows Media Player)

The screen saver can effectively protect our monitors, but when we use a player to watch wonderful movies, there are often embarrassing situations where the screen saver suddenly runs and stops watching. Now we can use a group policy to solve the problem that the screen saver causes the playback interruption of Windows Media Player. Open "Group Policy console → user configuration → manage template → Windows Components → Windows Media Player → allow running screen saver in playback" and set it to "disabled.

3. Optimize the configuration of Windows Media Player network buffer Windows 2000/XP/2003)

When we use Windows Media Player to play streaming Media, the Player will buffer the streaming Media before playing, so that it can play smoothly. In practical applications, the cache duration varies according to the network bandwidth and server connection speed, but Windows Media Player uses the same setting, this undoubtedly does not match the actual network conditions. Therefore, we can optimize and configure network buffering based on the specific network bandwidth conditions. Open "Group Policy console → user configuration → manage template → Windows Components → Windows Media Player → configure network Buffering in the network" and set it to enabled, in seconds when the buffer appears) in the configuration options, you can customize a maximum of 60 seconds based on the network bandwidth ).

Tip: If this policy is enabled, the cache options on the performance tab of Windows Media Player cannot be configured.

4. Disable access to Windows 2000/XP/2003 using all Windows Update functions)

Windows Update can automatically connect to the Microsoft website and download updates, which is more practical for most users, but for computer users who do not need updates or have insufficient bandwidth, this function is redundant, and it is often rumored that Windows Update will send computer user information "secretly" to Microsoft, so it can also block this "smart" advanced function. Go to the "Group Policy console> User Configuration> management template> Windows Components> Windows Update"> "delete access using all Windows Update functions" Group Policy and enable this policy.

Tip: If you enable this setting, all Windows Update functions, including blocking access to the Windows Update website http // windowsupdate.microsoft.com, the Windows Update hyperlink on the Start menu, and the tool menu on Internet Resource Manager, will be deleted. Windows automatic Update is also disabled. You will not receive notifications about updates or important Windows Update updates. This setting also prevents the Device Manager from automatically downloading updates to the driver from the Windows Update Website.

2) use group policies to improve Windows System Performance

1. Increase the Internet access rate of Windows by 20% Windows XP/2003)

By default, the Windows Network Connection packet scheduler limits the system to 80% of the connection bandwidth, which is undoubtedly a small expense for a network with a small bandwidth. We can use group policy settings to replace the default value and increase the Internet access rate by 20%!

Open "QoS packet scheduler" in "Group Policy console> Computer Configuration> management template> network" and enable this policy, then, use the "Bandwidth limit" box below to adjust the available bandwidth ratio of the system, set it to 0%, and then exit as determined. Then we can use another 20% of the bandwidth.

2. Disable cache for thumbnails in Windows XP/2003)

Windows XP/20003 has a thumbnail view function, and to speed up the display of frequently browsed thumbnails, the system caches these images, this allows you to directly read the information in the cache when you open it next time to achieve quick display. However, if you do not want the system to buffer images, for example, browsing images only once, you can use the Group Policy to disable the thumbnail cache function, in this way, the first browsing speed will be greatly accelerated because no cache processing is performed ).

Open "Disable thumbnail cache" in "Group Policy console> User Configuration> management template> Windows Components> Windows Resource Manager" and enable this policy.

3. Shielding the built-in CD burning function for Windows XP/2003)

Windows XP/2003 comes with the CD burning function. If you have a CD recorder connected to your computer, Windows Resource Manager allows you to create and modify a Rewritable CD. However, this will undoubtedly affect the system performance and the execution speed of the resource manager. Therefore, we can use group policies to block this feature. Most users use specialized CD recording software ).

Open "delete CD burning function" in "Group Policy console> User Configuration> management template> network>" and enable this policy.

4. disable the system restoration function for Windows XP/2003)

System Restoration is a powerful feature integrated in Windows XP/2003. It backs up the changed files and data while the system is running, system Restoration allows you to restore your computer to a previous state without losing your personal data files. By default, the system restore is on.

However, the cost for this function is also quite large, and the system performance will be significantly reduced, and the disk space will also be occupied. We strongly recommend that you disable this function for computers with low configurations.

Open "Disable System Restore" in "Group Policy console> Computer Configuration> management template> system> System Restore" and enable this policy. After this setting is enabled, you can disable the system restoration function and cannot access the "System Restoration wizard" or "configuration interface ".

5. Disable Windows Messenger from automatically running Windows XP/2003)

There are more and more excellent application software integrated in Windows systems, but none of these built-in software has been uninstalled, which has caused dissatisfaction among many computer users. For example, in Windows XP, Windows Messenger not only does not have to be uninstalled, but also runs automatically along with the system. For computer users who do not access the Internet or users who do not need Windows Messenger at all, of course, the automatic running function of the software should be blocked.

Open "Windows Messenger not allowed" in "Group Policy console> Computer Configuration> management template> Windows Components> Windows Messenger" and enable this policy.

Tip: This setting appears in the "Computer Configuration" and "user configuration" folders. If both settings are configured, the settings in Computer Configuration take precedence over those in user configuration.

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