XP
How to clear IE 7 temporary cache
Each time one visits a web page with Internet Explore 7, the browser caches or stores files including images of the web page on their machine. This is done so that the web page does not have to be retrieved again. In essence, your the browser stores these files and images in order to quickly [...]
System Information Utilities
The Windows System Information utility collects information about your computer system and then displays it back to you in an organized menu format. By using this utility you will be able to see a detailed listing of your System’s Configuration as well as information regarding your System’s Components. This can be quite useful especially if [...]
Using CCleaner Utility
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
Advantages: cleans junk, cookies, temporary files, registry, startup files and more
Disadvantages: none
CCleaner (originally Crap Cleaner) gives your PC’s hard drives a quick scan to search for all [...]
Better Defragmentation Utility
Defragmentation utilities defragment your hard disk, that is, they move the various fragments of your file so that they are in one contiguous chunk. A defragmented hard disk has two big advantages over a fragmented one - your system will operate more efficiently, since the operating system does not have to move the drive head [...]
Antimalware-MS Defender-Installation
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Antimalware-MS Defender Download
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
XP add/remove programs
How to add and removed programs in Windows XP.
XP MSconfig
System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/
Computer Preventive Maintenance (Windows XP)
Step #1: Use the Disk Cleanup utility
• Double-click My Computer, right-click the hard disk on which you want to free space, which is typically your Local Disk (C:)
• Click Properties, and then click Disk Cleanup on the General tab.
• On the Disk Cleanup tab, click to select the check boxes of the files that you [...]
XP Changing Screen Resolution
If you ever find yourself squinting to read text on your monitor screen or want to fit more windows on your desktop, you may be able to fix these problems by changing the resolution of your monitor. Changing the resolution changes the size of your computer desktop.
Note: Flat-panel monitors support only a single resolution. If [...]
