While Pentium 4 processors were certainly fast in their day, they fall shy of the performance curve set by modern multi-core processors. Setting up your Windows installation to cope with this speed deficit is therefore important, so apply these tweaks for your Windows installation.
Indexing
Disable search indexing by opening "Start," then right-click "Computer," click "Manage," then "Services and Applications." Right-click "Windows Search," choose "Properties," and select "Disabled." This removes strain from the hard drive and processor.
Graphical Options
Click "Start," right-click "Computer," click "Properties," click "Advanced Settings," click "Advanced," then "Settings," and click "Adjust for best performance." This removes stress off the video card and processor.
UAC
Click "Start," "Control Panel," "User Accounts," and click "User Account Control Setting." Choose "Never Notify." This removes strain off the CPU.
Features
Click "Start," "Control Panel," "Performance and Features," then click "Turn Windows Features On or Off" and uncheck the box next to any programs you do not use. This removes strain off the memory and CPU.
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