XP Speed Secret 3

Optimize Display Settings

Windows XP can look sexy but displaying all the visual items can waste system resources. To optimize:

1. Click the Start button
2. Select Control Panel
3. Double-click the System icon
4. Click the Advanced tab
5. In the Performance box click Settings
6. Leave only the following ticked :
a. Show shadows under menus
b. Show shadows under mouse pointer
c. Show translucent selection rectangle
d. Use dro p shadows for icons labels on the desktop
e. Use visual styles on windows and buttons
7. Finally, click Apply and OK