7 Tips to Keep Windows XP Running
January 26, 2009 Computer Safety Tip
If all goes well, Windows 7 will arrive in 2010. If you want to see Windows XP make it till the age of ten, take steps to 
keep it in a good health.
1. Run Windows Updates – Keeping Windows updated will help keep you running well.
2. Add Memory and Move Data Online or to an External Drive - Windows runs better with more memory, so maximize XP by adding RAM. Windows also runs better if you have at least 20% disk space available.
3. Run System & Driver Updates - BIOS updates and driver updates go a long way to help keep things running smoothly. When running driver updates, never run the`beta driver`. It is advisable to backup your system, in case the driver causes a problem.
4. Do Not Keep Up with the Joneses - Many of the software packages created today are built for the Vista platform or beyond. New software is always coded new systems and vice-versa. You have to decide whether the latest version of Office or the newest Adobe Acrobat release is really necessary. Can you live without it than run the older version. Both you and XP will be far happier.
5. Keep Antivirus Updated – We said not to keep up with Joneses, this does not apply to antivirus software. It is important to keep free from viruses and malware.
6. Keep it Clean - Windows Vista automatically runs disk defragmentation, but for XP you need to either run it manually or schedule a task. Remove unnecessary temp files and run a registry cleaner. Other maintenance tips: use add/remove program to remove software. In addition, don`t forget to remove programs from the Windows startup. It`s a good suggestion to run the disk cleanup utility provided with XP. This will remove many of the unneeded file XP keeps around.
7. Avoid the Unnecessary - There is no need to have the Google and Yahoo toolbar in Internet Explorer.. Another popular viewpoint is the idea of having more than one spyware utility. All these compete for resources and slow your machine down. Do not make the mistake of loading Windows XP with things that are unnecessary.
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