There are different easy and simple steps to follow after which anyone can improve performance of one’s computer or pc. There are as follows :
1) Virtual Memory
2) Visual Setting
3) Folder Setting
4) Start up Programs

After following this article, you will find out that performance your computer will be definitely improved.

Virtual Memory :

Virtual memory is temporary space on your hard drive. if your RAM runs low, Virtual memory moves data from your memory(RAM) to space on your hard drive called ‘paging file’. So, RAM becomes free and your programs run without problems.In windows xp, you have to manually setup the space for the paging file but in vista, system assigns space for paging file which is equal to RAM +300 mb. But, can change this size manually.Click here to read how to change or increase space allocated to virtual memory

Visual Setting :

In Windwos XP and especially vista and windows 7, there are so many visual elements e.g. Glass effect, aero experiencce etc. etc. .which slows down your computer. You can change all or some of them as your requirement. After changing them, you experience that performance of your computer is improved. Click here to change your computer’s visual settings.

3) Folder Settings:

In windwos xp and windwos vista and windows 7 too, there are too many optional setting about files and folder apperence and view. Although, some of them are very useful, most of them we do not use or rarely use. So, by disabling such cumbersome setting you can speed Up your computer. Click Here to change Folder Setting ti speed up your computer.

4) Start Up Programs :

There are so many programs that are started on power up your computer which are results in your computer slows down on start up and almost everybody is facing ‘slow start up‘ problem. Although, Procedure to overcome this problem is simplest as per my understandings. Visit     http://techocrats.blogspot.com/2009/12/improve-performance-of-computer-start.html to learn more.

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