Don't Break Your Windows

• Windows XP
  1. Control + Alt + Delete
     • This brings up the Task Manager.
     • Click on the Performance tab.
     • The CPU Usage should be below 10% when no applications are open.
  2. Too many ICONS on the Desktop
     • Create a folder on the desktop to contain your icons.
     • Your computer will be ready for use quicker when you turn it on, because only one icon will be loaded into memory instead of 20 or 50.
  3. Go to Start menu/All Programs/Startup
     • Right click and select delete.
     • Startup should be empty if you don't want to use up memory.
     • All your programs and applications will work fine.
  4. Internet Explorer
     • Select Tools/Internet Options.
     • Click on the General tab.
     • Delete Cookies.
     • Delete Files.
     • Clear History - Set to 2 pages.
  5. Open My Computer folder
     • Right click on C: drive and select Properties.
     • Click on the General tab.
     • Select Disk Cleanup.
     • Click on the Tools tab.
     • Select Defragment Now.
     • Select Check Now.