Defragmentation

As a hard drive is accessed repeatedly, data starts to get scattered and requires more time to be accessed by the user. Initially when a user tries to browse a file from the hard drive, a very short duration is required. However as the hard drive memory starts to get filled, the data starts to get scatted and thus more time is required for the files to be browsed. De fragmentation is the perfect solution to this problem. By defragmenting a system partition, the scattered files are brought together at one continuous place and the system speed is improved.

Format Volume

The two hard drive options that Windows XP offers to its users are FAT and NTFS. NTFS is a more advanced option as compared to FAT and is quicker as well. Hence to speed up the system, the users should format their systems using the NTFS technology. Most of the users select the FAT option because it requires a lesser duration in the installation process. However in the long run, the FAT system slows down the system speed.

Registry Cleaning

Cleaning the system registry is very important as unwanted files start to reside in it and exhaust. When the system registry is exhausted, there is an automatic decline in the system speed and performance. Mostly users do not manage the time to clean their registry regularly. However, they face problems when the registry gets exhausted. Hence users should perform a regular check on their registries and delete all the unwanted files at once.

Regular Updates

The system should be updated regularly in every manner. Windows Updates fix any existing problems and enhances the operating system. When the user installs new soft wares without updating the system, a speed decline is experienced. Hence it is important to update the system new applications are installed.