Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization

Product Description

Want a Faster and More Powerful PC? It's There on Your Desk.

Eventually, it will be time to buy a new PC or put money into an upgrade, but Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization shows you how to get the most out of your current equipment right now, simply by tuning your Windows setup. These professional techniques range from the basic to the advanced, and they can be used to achieve both targeted improvement and better overall system performance. In every area, the gains can be immense, and the time it takes is minimal. Coverage includes:

* Enhancing performance by removing unneeded items
* Making smart tradeoffs
* Safely removing unneeded registry entries
* Using command-line utilities
* Keeping Internet Explorer under control
* Making simple but effective system tweaks
* Creating a comprehensive archival system
* Monitoring your system for performance concerns
* Keeping your system in peak operating condition
* Understanding the connection between user activity and system performance
* Automating cleanup and maintenance tasks
* Keeping your PC safe from viruses and human intruders
* Catching and correcting mistakes

System Optimized—What's Next?
Once you've helped your system live up to its potential, help yourself by turning to Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity, also from Sybex. You'll find expert instruction on harnessing native Windows functionality and third-party utilities to work faster and smarter.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1443143 in Books
* Published on: 2005-02-11
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 379 pages


Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover
Want a Faster and More Powerful PC? It's There on Your Desk.

Eventually, it will be time to buy a new PC or put money into an upgrade, but Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization shows you how to get the most out of your current equipment right now, simply by tuning your Windows setup. These professional techniques range from the basic to the advanced, and they can be used to achieve both targeted improvement and better overall system performance. In every area, the gains can be immense, and the time it takes is minimal. Coverage includes:

* Enhancing performance by removing unneeded items
* Making smart tradeoffs
* Safely removing unneeded registry entries
* Using command-line utilities
* Keeping Internet Explorer under control
* Making simple but effective system tweaks
* Creating a comprehensive archival system
* Monitoring your system for performance concerns
* Keeping your system in peak operating condition
* Understanding the connection between user activity and system performance
* Automating cleanup and maintenance tasks
* Keeping your PC safe from viruses and human intruders
* Catching and correcting mistakes


System Optimized—What's Next?
Once you've helped your system live up to its potential, help yourself by turning to Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity, also from Sybex. You'll find expert instruction on harnessing native Windows functionality and third-party utilities to work faster and smarter.

About the Author
John Mueller is an author and technical editor who has produced 63 books and over 300 articles, most recently Mining Amazon Web Services, Mining Google Web Services, and Mining eBay Web Services for Sybex. He has also contributed articles to technology magazines, such as InformIT, SQL Server Professional, Visual C++ Developer, and Visual Basic Developer. John runs a consulting firm offering services, including specialized application development, to small and medium-size businesses.
Customer Reviews

Great Information - Easy to Use - Well worth the price5
This is a great book for someone who is tired of paying out mega-bucks to "computer gurus" in order to get some speed out of their computer.

With careful attention to the well described information, the common person can do it themselves!