Ultimate Advice For Vista Users :

NEVER RUN MANY BACKGROUND APPLICATIONS

You don't want to know the number of services by default, running in Vista. Its a lot of them.

Note :
I am more than happy to use my old 3.4 rated Desktop Machine. It performs admirably with NO issues at all. Even with Aero interface and all. It really performs.

PS : Vista users with issues need to "tame" Vista. That's the problem.

This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Dec 31 2007, 08:36 PM


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First step is always to do it within the realms of your computer, meaning no internet usage.

You should first close running background applications (see taskbar). Currently, the only 3rd party software running on my Vista is AVG Free Edition Anti-virus software. That's it.

Next, you should try deleting prefetch (its like refreshing Vista). Go to My Computer > C: > Windows > Prefetch. Delete all the files except for the folder. Confirm deleting. Some files may pop-back instantly, that's fine. You don't have to delete it again and again.
Now empty the contents of the folder in Prefetch.

Next, you should right click on your drive letter (e.g C:) and properties. Then use Disk Cleanup. Select all the boxes and then on OK. You can free hundreds of megabytes just by doing so.

Next is a step that some strongly do not believe is necessary. But I do believe. Vista may defragment your drive automatically, but its best to do it yourself. Just like the above step. Right-click on your drive letter and then on Properties. Then on Tools > Defragmenter.

Next is a step that I have done before, but due to overcomplications of which one to turn off, you can definitely go here:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

Best is to use the advice from the "Safe" column.

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Added on January 29, 2008, 4:19 pmAlternatively, you can go to my thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/601723

Best if when using the msconfig step, you the blackviper.com guide on disabling certain services.

This post has been edited by Xbox 360: Jan 29 2008, 04:19 PM