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March 21, 2011
Customizing Visual Effects to Enhance Performance in XP
By Chad Sweely
Windows XP is a classic and robust operating system from Microsoft that runs great and speedy on recently built computers; however, on some older computers, Windows XP runs slower due to the fact that many current programs that you can buy or download require more processing power. With this in mind, I would like to focus this publication on an easy-to-follow method that you can perform to help speed your Windows XP machine up without having to purchase any additional hardware that can be cumbersome to install.

The method that I would like to bring to your attention is to disable visual effects in your Windows XP operating system. Within Windows XP, there are many cosmetic effects that have been added to help your operating system be more appealing and look aesthetically pleasing to the end user; however, these effects use a lot of resources on your computer's graphics card. To disable (or minimize) these effects, please follow the steps that I have provided below.

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