How to Speed up Windows XP Home Edition

[SJV]

Hi,

I am using XP Home OS, with the maxmum memory of 512MB & 80GB HDD, Can someone help to speed the machine please/ I use only for email and office documents.

Thanks


SJV

[Allan]

Exactly what is slow? And did you just notice a drop in performance or has it always been this way?

And with 512 Mb ram you won't be getting a speed demon no matter what?

[Computer_Commando]

Windows XP SP3 with all the latest security updates, antivirus program, etc. will no longer runs acceptably with 512MB of RAM.  You will need more RAM (1GB-2GB) or a new computer.

It's like trying to drive the Interstate with a Model-T Ford, i.e., just not enough power to keep up with the flow of traffic.  Take it off the Interstate to untravelled roads & it will probably be acceptable.

Remove your computer from the Internet, uninstall all updates & it will run like it used to.