How can I slow down an application in windows XP?
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you can install a virtual pc software such as VMware and then define a pc with a sow speed and then instal dos on it and then run your program in there...
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first of all don't listen to these people telling you to upgrade to xp. That's great if you have a modern computer, but my guess is that's not what we are talking about here. Any computer that runs less than 700 megahertz is going to crawl with xp on it.\n\n download ccleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com this program will let you safely delete things you don't need and leave stuff you do.\n\n\nthen get rid of unneeded programs running in the background. click on start then run, type in msconfig and hit enter. in the app that pops up, click on the start up tab. uncheck  programs you don't need. reboot, that should speed things up and make things more stable. with windows 98, less is better.
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Well there are a number of things that slow your computer down. The best thing to do is scan it for viruses and spyware/adware. You can get this stuff free at download.com
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A major reason why a lot of machines start slowing down after a while is because of noncontiguous files on your hard drive.  this can easily be fixed by running your disk defragmenter.\n\nTo run Disk Defragmenter on WinXP:\n>Start\n>All Programs\n>Accessories\n>System Tools\n>Disk Defragmenter\n\nMake sure your C: Drive is selected, and then Click analyze to find out how many noncontiguous files are your machine.  If will then tell you if you need to defragement, if so, click Defragment.  It shouldn't take more than an hour to defrag.  Restart, and your computer should be running faster at the startup.\n\nIf there's no difference in the performance, from System Tools, click Disk Cleanup.  If that doesn't work, you might need to run System Restore or reinstall your OS from scratch.  Good luck!
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Several Ways....\n\nInexpensive ways:\n\n1. Defragment your hard disc.\n2. If using windows, then run a windows registry cleaner.\n3. If using windows, then do not load unnecessary applications automatically when computer starts \n\nExpensive ways:\n\n1. Increase RAM (memory)\n2. Increase Hard Disc capacity (if it is running too low)\n3. Get a faster Processor (CPU)\n4. If you use graphics intensive applications, then get a graphics accelerator.
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Only removing programs that run in the background (processes) will speed up your computer. Cntrl-Alt-Delete in Windows XP will allow you to see all of the processes in the task manager. Check the "performance" tab, if the Physical Memory (k) available is under 150,000... you might want to consider upgrading to more RAM. If the CPU is always running at %100... you might consider a new computer (or new processor/mobo, etc, but something tells me you're not going to do that). \n\nHope that helps. \n\nCommon programs that people run that eat up system memory:\nAOL\nInstant messengers\nUncessesary Anti-spyware duplicates (you only need one)
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i suggest you don't, Windows XP need at least 256MB or more of RAM to run smoothly
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Look at your startup\n\ntype msconfig into Start-->Run. This prog will give a list of all the programs that are running with your computer. Disable whatever you don't need.\n\nDelete programs you don't need (these will take up room)\nMake sure you have enough hard-disk space (several gigs free is good)\nRun your virus scanner / spyware scanner. Viruses and spyware can really slow your computer down
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Get used to that. I used Limewire a while ago, and it slowed everything on my computer down.
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run as many programs as you can at the background. Open some java editors such as netbeans and eclipse which will slow down your PC
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If you want to go the pricey way, you can get more RAM which allows programs to run. However, it may be cheaper and maybe better if you try these:\n1) Clear your unnecessary files by right clicking on your C drive and clicking on disk cleanup. At least remove temp and internet files.\n2) Remove any unwanted programs by going to control panel then clicking on add/remove programs.\n3) Run a disk defrag by clicking on programs, accessories, then system tools.\n4) Check your startup folder and make sure your computer isn't running any pointless programs at startup. This could drag on if your computer is not very fast to begin with.\n5) Refer to the first sentence if this will float your boat.
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Start the Task Manager, and check what is the process eating up all your resources.\n1. Click on the Task Bar\n2. Select and click Task Manager.\n3. Click on the processes tab.\n4. Click on CPU to change order and put on top the heaviest process.\nNow you know if it is your Antivirus, or what?\n\nMore info:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/taskman_whats_there_w.mspx?mfr=true
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Umm.. I think I know exactly what it does to the registry. If you want to do it I posted the instructions below:\nTo improve the core system performance in Windows XP, you need to make certain modifications to the registry entries. \n\nWARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause very serious, system-wide problems. Incorrect entries may cause installation problems or prevent the computer from starting. You may be required to reinstall the operating system. \n\nYou will not be warned of incorrect entries while you edit the Registry to change values. Therefore, please back up the registry files by following these steps: \n\n1. Click Start, select Run, and type Regedit. \n2. From File menu, click Export file. \n3. Select "All" option to take a complete backup of the registry. \n4. Enter "regback" as the file name and save it on the desktop. \n\nIf you make any incorrect entries, the backup file can be used to replace the corrupted registry entries. \n\nAfter taking a backup of the registry, change the "DisablePagingExecutive" option to "1" by following these steps: \n\n1. Click Start, select Run, and type regedit. \n2. Click the plus (+) sign beside HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. \n3. Click the plus (+) sign beside System. \n4. Click the plus (+) sign beside CurrentControlSet. \n5. Click the plus (+) sign beside Control. \n6. Click the plus (+) sign beside Session Manager. \n7. Click Memory Management. \n8. Locate and right-click the "DisablePagingExecutive" option on the right pane. \n9. Select Modify. \n10. Change the value to "1". \n11. From the Registry menu, click Exit. \n12. Restart the system. \n\nThese steps will keep the core Windows system in memory and not paged to the disk. As a result, the core system performance will be improved.
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The best way to add and remove programs without problems in XP is through the dedicated add / remove programs menu within XP control panel.\n\nFrom time to time check this list and see what you can remove - the more programs you have installed the slower your computer will run, as a rule.\n\nTherefore it is worth every few months checking what's there, and if any spyware has crept onto your system make sure that you remove that too!\n\nNote that if you delete programs directly from the program files folder then you might cause problems through deleting shared files or accidentally deleting something important!
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delete the stuff that you dont need\ndefragment (start > program files > accessories > system toold > system defragmenter)\nupgrade your memory to a faster one
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Go to "start".."run"....type in msconfig and check out your settings under "startup" and uncheck anything that might be slowing your computer down.\n\nHope this helps
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all of these are good ideals ----HOWEVER try this first...\n\nit is called PREFETCH----also ADD RAM\n\nWindows XP's Prefetch folder stores information about each program you launch; then, on subsequent restarts, XP uses the information in the folder to preload parts of those programs at boot time. Clean out the Prefetch folder periodically to keep boot times from dragging.\n\nOne of Microsoft's big selling points for Windows XP was that it loads applications much faster than its predecessors. To accomplish this feat, Windows XP uses what is called the "Prefetch technique," in which the operating system gathers information about each program that you launch and stores that information in the &#92;Windows&#92;Prefetch folder. Then on subsequent restarts, Windows XP uses the information in the Prefetch folder to essentially preload parts of those programs at boot time. Thus, when you launch your application, it appears to load really fast.\n\nHowever, the Prefetch folder can accumulate too much information over time. This makes the operating system so busy loading bits and pieces of lots of applications into memory that it ends up slowing down the boot process. Fortunately, you can clean out the Prefetch folder at any time. Follow these four steps:\n\n1.       Access the Run dialog box by pressing [Windows]R. \n\n2.       Type Prefetch in the Open text box and click OK. \n\n3.       Press [Ctrl]A to select all the files. \n\n4.       Press [Delete]. \n\nAs you use your system, Windows XP will rebuild the contents of the Prefetch folder.\n\nHope this helps - might be some what of a solution....A+, MCSA, CCNA, Security +, Net + (the reason i know this answer)