Optimizing Vista



There are several tasks you can perform when using Vista to improve slow performance. Vista contains built-in-features that allow you to manage potential slow performance issues. These incude:
Deleting programs you never use
Limiting how many programs load at startup
Running fewer programs at the same time
Turning off visual effects
Restarting regularly
Checking for viruses and spyware
Checking your computer’s speed
Disabling services you don’t need


The left pane of Performance Information and Tools includes tasks that can help you improve your computer's performance. For more information on using these tasks, please refer to Windows Help Article: Ways to improve your computer's performance.

There are several tasks you can perform to maximize already good performance. These incude:
Ensuring that you have adequate RAM
Ensuring that you have an adequate virtual-memory configuration
Using ReadyBoost
Managing startup programs
Keeping your disks defragmented
Maintaining adequate free space on your disks
Avoiding tweaks of dubious value
For specific information about how to maximize Windows Vista's performance, please refer to Windows
Help Article: Get maximum performance from Windows Vista .

Microsoft Windows Vista contains a built-in-diagnostics feature that assists in managing potential slow performance issues. To learn more about it, refer to Microsoft's Built-in Diagnostics page.