Vista performance

 

Windows Vista loads lots of services into memory upon booting, and it is possible some of these services are not needed. These services and features, when removed or kept from loading, will improve system performance, as fewer Windows Vista service drivers are loaded.

1. Windows PC tablet components can be removed if the computer is not tablet based. These components are removed via Turn Windows Features on or off, which is accessible in the Programs and Featurescontrol panel applet.
2. The Indexing Service can be removed here as well. Indexing Service is that Windows Vista feature that constantly monitors file
activity on the hard drive so that when file searches will occur muchfaster. The drawback is that when first utilized the Indexing service takes quite a while to catalog all the files on the drive. There is constant file monitoring after initial cataloging.
3. The Indexing Service can also be adjusted for better performance. Instead of the entire drive being searched, only specific folders can be searched. This partial drive search is faster than a total drive search. Open Indexing Options in control panel and click the modify button, and then Show all Locations. A directory tree listing of hard drive folders. This is where specific folders can be selected or deselected for searching. There are several folders that are suggested. The Users folder, or your user ID under C:\users. This will encompass the My Documents folder, My Pictures, My Music and other user or application created files. The types of files can also be adjusted by clicking on the advanced button and selecting or deselecting specific file types.
4. The Windows Fax service can be turned off as well if faxing via modem is not required.
5. Remote Differential Compression is a feature related to file access and movement across networks. A thought understanding of thisfeature should be undertaken before removing this feature.
6. Windows Aero can be turned off or some of the features turned off to improve performance. This setting can be found in the system icon in control Panel. From there open the Performance link at the bottom left, then Adjust visual Effects. Here are several choices, let Windows decide what options to enable, adjusting for performance or appearance. The last option is custom where individual effects can be enabled. Selecting the best performance option will disable most if not all of the options, depending on the video subsystem.
7. Windows Sidebar can be turned off or tailored to use those gadgets best suited to individual tastes and requirements.
8. Those services associated with Windows Meeting Space can be removed. These include Meeting Space feature itself as well as the Remote Differential Compression.
9. The automatic Windows defragging service can be stopped if manual hard drive defragging occurs. Lenovo Windows Vista preloads are shipped with DiskKeeper disk defragmentation application. This application is very good at monitoring the fragmentation rate of the drive without considerable system overhead. DiskKeeper will launch the file defragmentation when the system is idle, and pauses when system activity is detected.

Hopefully making these changes and modifications to the way Windows Vista loads and operates will enhance system performance and allow for a more enjoyable and beneficial Windows Vista experience.