Tips to speed up the boot process.

Hi guys,


u must have faced some problems like ur system really slows down when u install some new softwares especially after u format the systema nd then install softwares like office, winamp, wizip etc..
well what some basic things u can do is
1. start-> run-> msconfig-> startup-> and in this deselect the softwares boot process just by unticking that, it will surely help ur system in fastening up the boot process.
2. my computer-> properties-> advanced->under performance --> setting --> advance --> under virtual memor --> change --> choose drive where OS is running --> Custom size --> type (size 2*RAM Size) both Inital size and Maximum size --> OK --> restart the system.

Try this one only if u r aware of the registry.
Every time u install a new software or make some changes into that, then a folder is created called PREFETCH folders.
now u can go into the registry and then make the value of the prefetch folder from 1 to 0.
this will really save a lot of space as well also it will fasten up the booting process as well.





Lock folders in XP without any software
Suppose you want to lock the folder abc in c: which has the path c:\abc. In the same drive create a text file and type
ren abc abc.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now save this text file as lock.bat

create another text file and type in it
ren abc.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} abc
Now save this text file as key.bat

Now you can see 2 batch files lock and key.Press lock and the folder abc will change to control panel and you cannot view its contents.Press key and you will get back your original folder.