Speed Up Vista

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Turning Off Aero

Turning off the Aero interface will dramatically increase the performance of machines running Windows Vista. Follow the steps below,

1. Go to Start, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on "Performance Information and Tools".
3. In the left sidebar, click "Adjust visual effects", then select "Adjust for best performance".
4. Click "Apply". Vista may take a minute to display the new interface.

Remove Programs

A number of installations come with unnecessary software that runs in the background; removing this software can help speed up your system. We recommend removing software "extras", such as free games and trial software. Follow the steps below,

1. Go to Start, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on "Programs and Features".
3. Right-click any application and select "Uninstall" to remove.

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