December 04, 2008 by
Jason
One of the several things I like to do to keep my Windows computer running efficiently as possible is to remove unnecessary programs or processes from running that I really don’t need (such as crapware).
The next type of optimization I usually perform is to see if there are processes that I do need, but don’t want them running all the time and wasting valuable resources that can slow down performance. The first place I usually look for these types of processes is Windows Services that are set to auto start during boot up.
Once I identify which service or set of services I don’t need running constantly in the background, I’ll create a simple batch file that can be clicked on to start them up quickly…when I need to have them running.
If you are not familiar where to look for Windows services, there are several ways to access the services console window. The quickest way is to click on Start \ Run and enter services.msc from the run box. Read More»
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September 12, 2007 by
Jason In Windows Vista the networking components were designed to be much more intelligent and automatically adjust the network settings to optimize the connection speed. This is a great new feature. Your network components basically tweak themselves for optimal performance. In most situations, these components automatically adjust perfectly for best performance. However, with wireless WAN cards the detection of network conditions is flawed and can result in slower network performance.
To fix this problem, Microsoft has released a hotfix for users affected by this issue. If you have a Wireless WAN device, I suggest you give this hotfix a try. Read More»
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A Windows Vista bug that is causing file transfer to slow down has been causing much frustration for many users. A discussion about this problem has been active on the Microsoft Support forums, which you can find here. Although this bug has been around for quite some time and is becoming a bigger problem each day, Microsoft has yet to issue a public release and will require you to contact them directly in order to receive the fix. You can find this bug listed in their database as entry KB931770 with details on symptoms and how to contact them.
However, I have found many other ways that will allow you to quickly fix this bug. I have ordered them from most likely to work for you to Å“least likely. Many who have encountered Windows Vista problems will know that one try is usually not enough. Read More»
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