There is no need to organize up to 23 XP quick tricks

Many software companies develop disk sorting software, and they want you to believe that their software can indeed improve system performance. However, some internal tests show that the results are not that satisfactory. For example, Steve Gibson and other system testers recently discovered that disk sorting can indeed help computers improve performance and speed in the past, but now there are not only 7200 RPM or even faster IDE hard disks, SCSI hard disks, and SATA hard disks (which will soon become mainstream), but also significant improvements in retrieval and wait time, the 8 Mb ultra-high-speed buffer of many hard disks and the efficient NTFS file system of Windows XP make disk arrangement no longer play a major role in the acceleration system.

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However, disk sorting is still a very important task. First, power consumption and thermal energy directly affect the disk with fragments. When the computer operating system requests data, if there is a file storage location that is not adjacent, You need to perform additional searches on the disk. Second, the most important consideration is disk failure. Assume that a hard disk is faulty. If the data in the disk is adjacent, it is much better to obtain data from a bad disk or a damaged partition than to randomly distribute the data on the disk.
Since disk fragment does not play a major role in improving the performance of Windows XP, there are 23 suggestions here to help increase the performance and reliability of computers, in addition, most of them do not cost you much.
1. Use high-speed hard drive
To reduce the system startup time and improve the system performance, we recommend that you configure an Ultra-133 or 8 m high-speed SATA hard disk for your computer. You do not need to purchase disk sorting software, the disk sorting tool provided by Windows is enough.
2. Increase memory
If your computer has less than 512 MB of memory, increase the memory. This is a relatively inexpensive and simple way to significantly improve system performance.
3. Use NTFS to partition
We recommend that you use the new NTFS file system of Windows XP. Although the boot disk's file system can be FAT32 or NTFS, it is best to use the NTFS file system, which has high security, reliability, and efficiency for large-capacity hard disks.

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How to convert a hard disk partition to NTFS format
Right-click drive C and select "properties". If the file system is FAT32. Back up important data on the disk immediately, click Start> Run, Enter cmd, and enter "convert c:/FS: NTFS "and press enter to confirm (if drive C is in use, you will be prompted to switch automatically at next restart and restart). This process may take some time, make sure that the computer is not interrupted. It is best to unplug the network cable to avoid viruses or hacker attacks. After the switch is complete, restart the computer.
4. disable file Indexing
The indexing service extracts information from hard drive documents and other files to generate a "search keyword ". As you can imagine, this process is very time-consuming in any system. Without the Index Service, the search function provided by Windows XP is sufficient to execute such a search, which takes a little longer. You can cancel this operation: Right-click the drive letter and select "properties". deselect the "enable Index Service" check box to remove all subdirectories and files from the application to drive C, click OK. If a warning or error message appears (such as "Access Denied"), click "ignore all.
5. Update the driver
Update the computer's graphics card and Motherboard chipset drivers, while updating the BIOS of the motherboard and other hardware.
6. Clear the pre-Read File
Windows XP can pre-read some frequently used data and applications, so that when users access, the operation process is faster. But after a long time, the pre-read folder will become very large, and there are a lot of useless files in it, and then pre-load them, it will waste time and reduce system performance. It is recommended that all files in the Windows pre-read folder be cleared every three months (in the Windows directory, such as <C: WindowsPrefetch> ).
7. Clear the disk
Run the disk cleanup program once every month. Double-click "my computer", right-click drive C, select "properties", and click "Disk Cleanup" to delete all temporary files and restore them to normal state.
8. Set the correct transmission mode
In "Device Manager", double-click "ide ata/ATAPI control device", double-click the Primary IDE channel, and click the "Advanced Settings" tab, ensure that the transmission modes of device 0 and device 1 are set to "DMA valid", and perform the same operation on the Secondary IDE channel. Ensure that DMA is used for each drive connected to the Primary and Secondary interfaces.
9. Change the data connection line
Due to the improvement of hard drive technology, connection lines are also more demanding. Be sure to use a 80-pin Ultra-133 connection line on all IDE devices to correctly connect to the main/secondary/motherboard outlet. The position of each device on the cable is very important. A separate device must be at the end of the connection line. Connecting a device to the middle of the connection line will lead to a signal error. If the device is connected to an Ultra DMA hard disk, these signal errors prevent it from working at maximum performance.
10. Delete monitoring software
Delete all monitoring software from your computer, such as AdAware and SpyBot Search & Destroy.
11. Remove unnecessary startup content
Delete unnecessary programs or projects in Windows startup. You can use the msconfig program to run "msconfig" and click the "Start" tab to cancel the project that you do not want to start when Windows starts.
12. Delete unnecessary programs
Remove unnecessary or useless programs from the "Control Panel> Add/delete Applications" area.
13. Disable fancy features
Disable all unnecessary animation effects and disable the Active Desktop. Click the "Control Panel> System" icon, click the "advanced" tab, and select the "Settings" button under "performance. You can freely choose the options here. These changes will not cause any damage to the computer, but will only make the response faster.
14. Modify the Registry
Modifying the key value of the registry can increase the system performance, but there is a certain risk.
15. Regular upgrades
Regularly visit Microsoft's Windows Update site, download all key updates, and download the available updates based on your own judgment.
16. Do not mix anti-virus software
Ensure that only one anti-virus software is installed. You are advised to upgrade the virus database of the anti-virus software every day. Mixed Use of antivirus software will certainly cause problems in system performance and reliability.
17. Reduce font installation
Minimize the font installation types on your computer. The more fonts are loaded, the slower the system is. Although Windows XP processes more efficient fonts than earlier versions of Windows, too many fonts (more than 500 types) will significantly increase the burden on the system.
18. consider not partitioning
We recommend that you do not partition hard disks. The NTFS file system of Windows XP runs more efficiently on large partitions. Data in an independent partition is not difficult to manage, and it is not necessary to format the hard disk when reinstalling the system. You can replace the partition with a folder, for example, setting up folders such as Drive_D and Drive_E to replace the D and E partitions can also achieve the same effect as the independent partitions, but the system performance is not reduced. In addition, your remaining space is not limited by the partition size, but is limited to the entire hard disk.
19. Ensure that the memory is normal
Check the memory to make sure it works properly. Use Memtest86 to create a boot disc or a floppy disk. After booting, It can automatically run 10 extended detection items. If a program fails, shut down the computer and open the chassis, remove a piece of memory and re-detect it. Remember, the problematic memory must be replaced.
20. Update firmware
If your computer has an optical drive or a DVD recorder, check the manufacturer's website for software updates. This can improve the speed and performance of the optical drive, and is free of charge.
21. Disable useless services
Windows XP has loaded a lot of services that are not needed. Please refer to the yiyu ebook to disable them.
22. Open the folder window in a separate process
Open "my computer", click "Tools> Folder Options", click the "View" tab, and select "Open folder window in a separate process ", restart the computer to make it take effect.
23. Clear dust and debris
Regularly open the chassis to clear dust and debris. By the way, check whether all the fans are working normally and whether the capacitors on the motherboard are inflated or leaked.
According to any of the above suggestions, the performance and reliability of the computer will be significantly improved, but the disk fragmentation still needs to be organized. The main goal of this operation is to enable you to encounter a hard disk failure, data can be effectively saved.
　　

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Term genie
SCSI
SCSI is short for the Small Computer System Interface, that is, the "Dedicated Interface for Small Computer systems ". It allows computers to install other external devices to improve system performance or add new functions, such as hard disks, optical drives, scanners, etc. SCSI hard disks are faster than common hard disks.
SATA hard drive
We generally use a parallel interface hard disk, that is, a SATA serial interface hard disk, which is faster than a parallel interface hard disk and has no data interference. You do not need to set a Master/Slave disk. More and more boards support SATA hard disks.
Disk fragmentation
Disk fragmentation occurs because the computer frequently reads and writes the hard disk, and files are stored in different places of a disk instead of continuously stored in the continuous disk cluster. Too many hard disk fragments will make the system search back and forth when reading files, resulting in a decline in system performance, and seriously shorten the hard disk life. In addition, excessive disk fragments may lead to the loss of storage files.
Ultra-133
The abbreviation of Ultra DMA 133 is a data transmission protocol based on direct storage access technology. It improves the performance of ATA/IDE and delivers a sudden transmission rate of 133 Mbps, it also enhances the integrity of data transmission.