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Why? Windows has various visual effects that can be configured for better
appearance and performance. While these effects are by default controlled by the operating system automatically, you can set them manually to improve system response time. While dramatic
improvements probably will not be seen across the board, for a computer that is already hurting for speed & resources, these modifications can make a big difference.
How? Right-click the ‘Computer’ or ‘My Computer’ icon and choose
properties. In Windows XP, select ‘Advanced’ and under ‘Performance’ choose ‘Settings’. In Windows Vista & 7, the same screen can be found under
performance options. All of the options under the ‘Visual Effects’ tab are completely safe to modify at will. Try the ‘best appearance’ and ‘best
performance’ options first to assess the difference these adjustments can make. Then adjust the settings to achieve the desired balance between appearance and performance.
Can I undo it? Yes! Any changes you make in this section can be undone individually or simply
by selecting the ‘Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer’ option.
This article is specifically targeted at Windows Vista, but many of the screens and options are the same in XP, Vista and Windows 7.
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