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March 17th, 2008 07:00

Make my computer faster!!!

What is the best way for me to make my laptop run faster?  It runs very slow, it drags.  I have a Dell Vostro 1000. 

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March 17th, 2008 13:00

Set the HHD to perfomance in the BIOS, set all Vista settings to perfomance, this meens turning off Aero settings. Increase Virtual memory to about 3GB.

 

If ram is 1GB or less incsrease to 2GB min. do not bother going over 4gb windows will not see it.

 

If HDD is 4500rpm or 5400rpm consider upgrade to 7200rpm drive. The Seagate Momentous 160GB 7200rpm is one of the best for the price.

 

If using wireless G consider upgrading to the current wireless N hardware.

Message Edited by ah1f on 03-17-2008 10:19 AM

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March 17th, 2008 14:00

The other big speed boost:  if you're using Vista, dump it and install XP.

 

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March 17th, 2008 20:00

A RAM upgrade is a surefire way to increase speed! Also try removing unwanted programs, clean up and defragment your hard drive.
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