SEE O&O DEFRAG v8.6 or v11 2 POSTS BELOW THIS ONE
WARNING: WITH VISTA I NOTED THE AREAS YOU SHOULD NOT DO
---------------------USE AT YOUR OWN RISK-------------------------
---------------------DO NOT USE FOR WINDOWS XP SP1/SP1a OR a web updated SP2 system----------------------
What I list here CAN be applied to VISTA as well, use at your own risk if you do
--------------DELL AND ALL SYSTEMS THAT UPDATED XP TO SP2 VIA THE WEB, BE CAREFULL WITH THIS LIST------------
Web updated and patched XP systems to SP2 may have a bug whereby the entire hard drive can become corrupt from a Microsoft web SP2 update glitch.
ANY system install CAN have the SAME problem.. Dells are not the only computers that can be affected by this issue!
This IS NOT A O&O ISSUE>>> IT IS A MICROSOFT ISSUE
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941715/enAs long as you installed WindowsXP SP2 from a Windows SP2 Install disk and did not web update, you should be safe
START - RUN type: regedit
click OK
Regedit will open. Find the following keys in the tree:
Browse to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\SYSTEM
\CurrentControlSet
\Control
\FileSystem ----> Look for the following key in the right pane…
NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate
(It probably is not there)
Assuming it is there, right click that key and select MODIFY. In the box that appears, make sure there is a bullet in: HEX and enter in the Value Data box: 1 then click OK
If that line above IS NOT in the list, right click the right pane and select DWORD. Copy the name of the value EXACTLY as I posted it above and paste it into the name. Once complete and you have a key named NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate
Right click that new key you just made and select MODIFY. In the box that appears, make sure there is a bullet in: HEX and enter in the Value Data box: 1 then click OK
close Regedit
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Browse to CONTROL PANEL -
SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB- ERROR REPORTING BUTTON
Uncheck everything and place a bullet in DISABLE ERROR REPORTING
Click OK to close the box
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Browse to CONTROL PANEL -
SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB
Startup and Recovery, Settings button
UNCHECK Automatically Reboot and Send Administrative Alert
Click OK to close the box
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MY COMPUTER - TOOLS MENU - FOLDER OPTIONS - VIEW TAB
Scroll down and do the following:
Bullet in: Show hidden files and folders
UNCHECK: Hide Protected Operating system files
CHECK: Launch Folder Window In A Separate Process
Click APPLY, then OK to close the box
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CONTROL PANEL – POWER OPTIONS
Make sure the system drop-down is set to ALWAYS ON and make SURE the settings for that in the lower drop-downs are set to NEVER for all devices, click APPLY
Click the HIBERNATE tab. If Hibernate is enabled, UNCHECK IT, click APPLY
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Right click the desktop, Select PROPERITES – ScreenSaver TAB
DISABLE ANY SCREENSAVE FOR NOW, set it to NONE
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++++++DO NOT USE THIS SECTION FOR VISTA
++++++++++++++++++TYPE START - RUN type: regedit, click OK
Regedit will open. Find the following keys in the tree:
Browse to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
Set "Enable" to: "N" (right click, select MODIFY change from “Y” to “N”) then click OK
Browse to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters
EnablePrefetcher
Right click select MODIFY change the setting from “3” to “2”) then click OK
Close REGEDIT
NEXT:
Browse to:
C:\Windows\Prefetch
Delete EVERY FILE IN THAT FOLDER. We will rebuild your boot system as we go. The first time you reboot after this has been done the computer will be VERY SLOW in booting, that is NORMAL. I will address that as we go below.
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SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB
Performance Section - SETTINGS button – VISUAL EFFECTS TAB
IMPORTANT YOU UNCHECK ALL ITEMS IN THE LIST EXCEPT the following:
Show windows content while dragging
Smooth edges of screen fonts
Use common tasks in folders <-- Optional, I use this but you can deselect
Use drop Shadows for Icon labels on the desktop <--Optional, I use this but you can deselect
Use Visual styles on Windows Buttons
The above settings will keep windows looking sharp but without the memory drain.
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Browse to CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB - PERFORMANCE BUTTON - ADVANCED TAB - VIRTUAL MEMORY – CHANGE BUTTON
First we must clear the system of the old page file and build a new one. Select NO PAGING FILE, the SET and OK then APPLY. Close the System Properties box and you will be asked to reboot, select YES and reboot.
In some cases the old page file will remain on the hard drive. We want to delete that file before we rebuild a new one.
Go to C:\ and se if the following file is there in the root directory: pagefile.sys
If it is, right click and delete it.
Browse to CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM - ADVANCED TAB - PERFORMANCE BUTTON - ADVANCED TAB - VIRTUAL MEMORY – CHANGE BUTTON
Rebuild the page file:
Select the drive Windows is installed on in the top list, then...
Place a bullet in CUSTOM SIZE then enter the following in BOTH MIN and MAX boxes: 3072
The page file ALWAYS goes on the boot drive with WindowsXP. Never move it.
Click SET then OK and the next box click APPLY and OK to close it.
The system may ask you to reboot, select YES
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Browse to CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM -SYSTEM RESTORE TAB:
NOTE: THIS IS A SETTING YOU WILL NEED TO DECIDE ABOUT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT GET SHUT DOWN BUT THAT IS UP TO YOU
I do not use system restore. It’s a Resource HOG. However many people use this feature and rely on it. If you use system restore and cannot live without it, SKIP THIS STEP. If you want to shut it down, here is the process:
CHECK: TURN OFF SYSTEM RESTORE ON ALL DRIVES
If any warnings pop up, just say YES and click APPLY, then OK to close the system properties.
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SERVICES SHUTDOWN
SEE THE END OF POST 2 FOR ADDITIONAL VISTA SERVICE KILLS
CONTROL PANEL - ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS - SERVICES
Each service I list below has the exact same procedure to shutting it down CORRECTLY. All you have to do is the following to each service on the list:
1. Double click the service.
2. STARTUP TYPE: if it is not already disabled, change it to DISABLED, click APPLY.
3. LOGON TAB: HARDWARE PROFILE BOX – double click your hardware profile and it should change the login under the SERVICE column to DISABLED, click APPLY and OK.
4. Go to the next service and repeat the process
Here is the list: (note: some of these may not appear in your service list)
ALERTER
CLIPBOOK
ERROR REPORTING SERVICE
HELP AND SUPPORT
INDEXING SERVICES
MESSENGER
NETMEETING REMOTE DESKTOP SHARING
NETWORK DDE
NETWORK DDE DSDM
PERFORMANCE LOGS AND ALERTS
REMOTE REGISTRY
ROUTING AND REMOTE ACCESS
SECURITY CENTER (IT’S ONLY THE NAG, NOT SECURITY)
SYSTEM RESTORE SERVICE (Unless you want it enabled)
TELNET (SOME PROGRAMS MIGHT NEED THIS BUT I DON’T USE IT)
Close the services list
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NOTE FOR VISTA USERS.. THE FOLLOWING POST LINKS THE ITEMS IN VISTA THAT MATCH THE ONES FOR XP ABOVE
http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=30437&PID=174126#174126The Windows XP Performance counters are not needed unless you are a network junkie and use them… here is how to shut them down and recover all those wasted CPU cycles:
Download this package from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7ff99683-b7ec-4da6-92ab...Run the installer: exctrlst_setup.exe
Once installed you will have no shortcut to the tool… simply browse to:
C:\Program Files\Resource Kit
Double click the file: exctrlst.exe
A box will appear. Make sure there is a bullet in “SERVICE”
There is a list of services showing in the lower pane of the box, simply click the top service in that list to HIGHLIGHT IT and CLEAR the check OUT OF THE BOX labeled: “Performance Counters Enabled”
Scroll down the list and repeat the highlight\uncheck until EVERY SERVICE in that list displays a cleared “check”, verify you got them all -but the two- I list below... then close the box
NOTE: MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A CHECK IN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
PERFPROC
PERFOS
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NEXT:
Internet Explorer browser settings…
Open the browser. Select TOOLS – OPTIONS
Browser History
Select DELETE FILES, Cookies and History
Click SETTINGS. “Check for newer versions of stored pages” Bullet in: AUTOMATICALLY
Amount of disk space = 1024
Click OK
TABS: Shut then DOWN (uncheck)
PRIVACY TAB:
The slider should be set to MEDIUM-HIGH unless you use a site that requires a lower setting. Click APPLY
ADVANCED TAB:
Scroll down to “SECURITY” and put a check in “Empty Temporary Internet Files Folder When the Browser is Closed” Click APPLY
Close the internet settings box and the browser.
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Click START – RUN
In the box that appears copy the following text and paste it in the run box EXACTY as I posted it below:
rundll32 advapi32,ProcessIdleTasks
Click OK
NOTE:
You will be using that command line again as we clean up the system so keep it handy. Also, sometimes Windows gets a bit slow in booting.. This happens from time to time and when it does you can repeat the above step to optimize the system boot. It writes a file called LAYOUT.ini to the PREFETCH folder which tells Windows where all your drivers are on the hard disk for fast boot loading.
REBOOT THE COMPUTER
You have finished the Windows Settings Process
It’s time to clean up your hard drive and use the defrag software correctly. I want you to find and delete everything out of the following folders:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR ACCOUNT NAME\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR ACCOUNT NAME\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
C:\Windows\Temp
There may be files that will refuse to delete. If that happens and the delete operation is halted, you can select all and while holding the CTRL key deselect the file(s) that refused to delete which should continue the operation. Repeat that process until you get rid of all the files in those folders that will allow you to delete them. The ones that remain and refuse to delete are harmless such as windows defrag data files.
If there is any other junk laying around on your hard drive that you have been wanting to get rid of, now is the time to delete it.
Empty the recycle bin, then right click it, select PROPERTIES and select "USE ONE SETTING FOR ALL DRIVES" set the slider to 1-2%, I use 1% but I have HUGE drives. It’s up to you but don’t set it over 3%
Click APPLY
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NEXT:
MY COMPUTER, right click your C drive.
UNCHECK "allow indexing services to index this disk"...
When the box appears select YES for ALL SUB FOLDERS AND FILES.. the process will take a while.
Once complete repeat the same process for all the hard drives listed in MY COMPUTER.
If it stops for some reason, click IGNORE ALL so it will
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