how do i make my laptop faster and more game friendly?
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Simply add more ram.\n256 less than adequate.\n512 adequate\n1gig plus is ideal
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There's a cheaper way to do it, but it will take some time.  Just click on the start button, click on Run, then type "msconfig" without the quotation marks.  Then, click on the Services tab at the top.  Services can be disabled from there.  \n\nJust realize that those services aren't what's slowing your computer down.  To speed it back up, click on the next tab to the right, Startup, and stop all of that trash that's in your system tray (next to your clock) from running every time you start your computer.  You'll notice a big difference, espcecially if your laptop is an older one.
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Having low video memory puts the strain on the CPU and the computer's main memory.  However, you can try to improve the system resources by doing the following:\n\n1.  If you are offline turn off the anti-virus software.\n2.  Close any unnecessary software such as instant messengers residing in the system tray (usually by right-clicking the icons and selecting close or exit).\n3.  Empty the Recycle Bin\n4.  Defragment the hard drive on a monthly basis.\n5.  Before starting the game, right-click on the desktop and select refresh to refresh the memory.
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I highly endorse what Scott and Daniel said, but also like Goswin said, if you can muster up some geek courage you might also try a different operating system.  Try a Linux varient, several of them are really easy to install, load desktop environments by default and have decent compatibility with the hardware you're probably running.  And they don't bog down your computer.  Ubuntu and Red Hat both come to mind.
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Hi there\n\nIf you are looking to increase the speed of your computer there are a number of things you can do.\n\nOne simply way is to check that your hard drive is well defragmented. This process tidies up files on your hard drive and and makes it run faster. This is because your computer can access these files quicker. To defragment your hard drive, click your start menu go to Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. Select the dirve you wish to defragment and click on the Defragment button. The time is takes to complete this procedure varies depending on your computer's specifications.\n\nIf this doesn;t improve performance, you could try have a look and see how many programs you have starting up when your computer starts. The more programs you have running, the slower your computer may become, depending on how many RAM (memory) you have in your computer. Check the contents of your startup folder in your start menu by going to programs > Startup and looking at its contents. To delete items from here, click on them with your right mouse button and selecy delete from the menu that appears. Click on the Recycle Bin no your desktop to delete it from there too. Not all programs will place a shortcut in the startup folder so you may need to access the options menu for these programs and look for any settings relating to the program's startup.\n\nIf this doesn;t solve the problem, check your computer for viruses if you have virus scanning software installed. Also, check for spyware and adware software by using a spyware and adware remover. If you don;t have these programs, you will need to download them. Search Google for virus and anti spyware and adware programs.\n\nFinally, you may need update components inside your computer such as your memory, you may not have enough memory to run your programs efficiently. I would recommend at least 512 MB of memory if you are running windows xp. To check how much RAM you have, go to your start menu and click on control panel. If your control panel is in classic view, click on the system icon and it will show your system information, including the amount of RAM you have, for example 512 MB. If your control panel is in catagory view, click on Performance & Maintenance and then click System. This will show you the same information as explained above.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nScott
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Turn off the Luna interface (all the graphics) -- make it look like Win 98 and it will speed up significantly, especially on slower computers.
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Increase your ram asap.\n\nRunning winXP on a 64mb machine is silly.
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you can use a virtual drive, it's like a cd rom on your hard drive, and is waaayyyy faster than a cd or dvd drive. i use gamedrive and love it..
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id say 512 ram+ 1.7ghz(at least) that should make u work really fast
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You could use some tweaks that will free up memory and increase speed. A step by step guide on how to do this can be found here,\n\nhttp://www.tweakhound.com/xp/xptweaks/supertweaks1.htm
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Go to Start Menu, click RUN. \nType msconfig and hit enter. \nYou should see a pop up box.\nGo to Startup tab and uncheck all the programs that you do not want on your start up. \nThis will prevent those programs from starting up when you restart windows. \nThis will usually make your computer go a little faster if you have do not have much memory on your computer.\nYou do not want a bunch of things running in your background during startup if it is not necessary.\n\nYou might want to change your fan. You can get some cheap ones at http://www.newegg.com or http://www.tigerdirect.com \n\nJust get a new fan to replace the old one unless you just want to purchase a new computer.\n\nIf you want a smooth computer to go faster, then you might want to buy more RAMS for your PC. RAMS will allow you open as many programs as you want all at once and it will launch your programs faster. Go to control panel and then SYSTEMS and under the general tab will tell you how much RAM you have. If you only have 128MB or 256MB, its time for an upgrade. Get about 512MB to 1GIG...its very simple to install. \n\nIf you have problems, just let me know.
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U not mention about how much RAM u have..I think u must have at least 128 MB of RAM for normal or 256 or 512 Mb Ram for fastest working.\nand if Ur system memory is OK then maybe this will help u.\nplease note the following.\nclick on START and then RUN. and then type\nregedit\nthen when reg window opens see in the left side of window and find\nCURRENT_USER\nthen CONTROL PANEL -> DESKTOP \nnow on the right side find \nMenuShowDelay and double click on it\nnow change delay time to 0\npress F5 and restart Ur computer,\nnote if u not find menuShowDelay then don't worry \non the right box of regedit window right click on free space and \nselect new string then type\nMenuShowDelay\nand value is "0" (with out "")\npress F5 and restart \nmaybe it help u... with great regards.\nur friend.\nLOVE U.
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Defrag your hard drive partitions (All of them)\n\nYou can do this by going in:\nStart > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.\n\n(This may take an awfully long time!)\n\nIt makes your PC run faster.
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Try the following,\n->start\n-->control panal\n--->mouse\n---->pointer options tab\n----->increase the pointer speed settings.
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Assuming your running Windows XP...\n\nYou should do the following:\n\n1. Click START > Run > type msconfig [return] and look in Services and Start Up tabs for software that you don't need to be run when the Windows is started.\n\n2. Click START > Control Panel > System, Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory > Change. Your system should be set to System Managed. If it is then you may want to increase the value, or at least play with it and see what helps improve overall speed.\n\n3. You might also look for installed software that you don't use or don't need. Increasing the free space of your hard drive is always a good thing.\n\n4. Download adaware or a similar spyware removal tool, and run it to eliminate any spyware.\n\n5. If you have a virus scanner then I recommend running through your entire drive.\n\n6. Finally, click START > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter, and defrag your hard drive.\n\n7. Reboot.
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buy more ram, and install it\n\nDelete your temp internet files\n\nDelete your history\n\nAnd delete your cookies\n\nYOu can also take off programs that you are no longer using or wont use\n\nYou can also defragment your computer after all this is done, and I guarntee it will run faster!!
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Usually what will happen is that your computer will start to use hard disk space as RAM (a process known as "swapping") and your game will run very slowly.  RAM is fairly inexpensive, you should be able to upgrade to a full gigabyte for around $100, so that would be my recommendation.  You might be able to get away with 384 megs if you shut down all programs like IM clients, web browsers, etc, but it will be very tight.