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Optimize Guides are free, easy to read, comprehensive guides for the Windows 2000, XP and Vista operating systems. Whether you want to improve performance, improve security or simply diagnose a problem you will find solutions here.
These Guides were started with the intention of providing a useful resource for the moderate to advanced computer users. From the feedback received so far, they have far exceeded my expectations. I hope to continually provide the same well researched, accurate, information with all future revisions of existing and new guides. Constructive feedback is always welcome.
Malware Removal 1-2-3 Guide
Malware Removal 1-2-3 Guide - Malware is short for "Malicious Software". It is a general term that refers to any software or program code designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. This includes Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware, Adware and Rootkits. This 3 step guide will show you how to remove these infections and protect yourself from future infections for free using free software.
Vista Requirements
Vista Requirements - Windows Vista has modest minimum system requirements that everyone with a system from within the last 5 years should have no problem meeting. Simply adding more system memory (RAM) is the most anyone with a less than 5 year old should have to do to meet them. The most noticeable change with Windows Vista will be the new Aero interface and for that you will need an Aero-capable DirectX 9-class graphics card. This is what the majority of older systems will need upgrades for.
Optimize Vista
Windows Vista includes many automatic performance enhancing features such as ReadyBoot, ReadyBoost, ReadyDrive, Superfetch and of course Prefetching. Windows Defender and an Automatic Defragmenter are also built-in. There is simply much less to optimize. An optimization guide will come at some point but more research and testing is still needed. I recommend being highly skeptical of any existing guides since the XP Myths guide proves that many notorious "tweaks" do nothing or worse, reduce performance.
^ TOPOptimize XP - A Windows XP Optimization Guide
Optimize XP - The #1 Windows XP Performance Guide! Use this guide to improve both work and gaming performance safely. Windows XP's default configuration is far from optimized. This guide will help you improve your overall system performance. I avoid using or recommending "all-in-one" Windows XP Tweak programs since many blindly adjust settings that have no affect on performance and can cause future problems.
XP Games - A Windows XP Freeware Game Guide
XP Games - This guide covers the better Freeware games from Independent Developers and Commercial Publishers. The games are 100% free full games, not Demos or Shareware. None have any Adware or Spyware. It is not intended to be an all inclusive Guide but a reference to target the better freeware titles. Get over 100 quality games without having to spend a dime.
XP Secrets - Secrets Hidden in Windows XP
XP Secrets - This guide covers the undocumented and hidden features in Windows XP. Easter Eggs - A hidden message or feature in an application. All of the following were tested in Windows XP only.
XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
XP Myths - Myth (Definition) - A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology. There are numerous Myths floating around the Internet regarding Windows XP, especially relating to Optimizations and Security. Hopefully this site will debunk some of these.
Diagnose XP - A Windows XP Diagnostic Guide
Diagnose XP - Use this guide to Diagnose common system problems, which can be very complicated and time consuming. There are no simple solutions. Windows XP systems should never Lock-up (freeze), display Blue Screen Stop Errors or Randomly Reboot. These are all warning signs something is wrong or misconfigured with your system.
Driver XP - A Windows XP Driver Guide
Driver XP - Use this guide to install the latest drivers, which improves system performance and application compatibility. Updated drivers include numerous bug fixes as well as system optimizations.
XP Freeware - A Windows XP Freeware Guide
XP Freeware - This guide will show you the better freeware applications for Windows XP. Why are you paying hundreds of dollars for software that you can get for free?
Secure XP - A Windows XP Security Guide
Secure XP - Use this guide to improve Windows XP's Security on computers not connected to a Domain. Windows XP Home does not include all the security features Windows XP Professional does, so some security options may be unavailable to the Home user. Security on Windows XP starts with having the latest updates.
XP Requirements
XP Requirements - Windows XP System Requirements are surprisingly low contrary to popular opinion. With the average life cycle of a regular PC being roughly 4-6 years, just about any PC being used today can run Windows XP. Unless you are running Windows 2000 and are in a business environment their is no reason you should be running an outdated and unstable OS such as Windows 95, 98 and ME anymore.
Firefox Myths - Myths Regarding The Firefox Web Browser
Firefox Myths - Myth (Definition) - A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology. While Firefox is a decent Web Browser, there are numerous Myths floating around the Internet regarding it. Hopefully this site will debunk some of these.
Freeware Browsers - A Freeware Graphical Web Browser Guide for Windows
Freeware Browsers - This is a freeware graphical web browser guide for Windows. All of the web browsers are 100% free, not Shareware. None have any Adware or Spyware. All have been installed and tested for basic compatibility with Windows XP. Most should work with other versions of Windows, just check the requirements.
Optimize 2000 - A Windows 2000 Optimization Guide
Optimize 2000 -
Use this guide to improve both work and gaming performance safely. This guide will help you improve your overall system performance. I avoid using or recommending "all-in-one" Windows 2000 Tweak programs since many blindly adjust settings that have no affect on performance and can cause future problems.
VNC Guide - A Windows Remote Control Setup Guide
VNC Guide - is a tutorial for setting up the free VNC software in Windows XP. Use it to remote control your computer from across your LAN or the Internet.
Windows Experts
Windows Experts - is a listing of highly recommended Windows Experts. Including Authors, Software Developers, Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), Columnists and Top Newsgroup Participants. Their experience and advice provide guidance for thousands of Windows users.
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