Disabling System Restoring
Users must disable the systems restoring option to free disk space; however, ensure that a backup mechanism is available.
For Vista machines, users must right click on My Computer Tab, get in to
the advanced settings, then open systems protection, and uncheck the
drive tabs. For XP users can click My Computer, then view system info
located within the system task tab. Then click on the systems restore
box followed by clicking on turn-off systems restore on all the disks.
Configuring Windows Updating
Enabling updates is a good choice; however, with an automated option
it can get irksome. The system automatically downloads the updates,
which need restarting the machine. The option keeps asking users to
install the updates and finally restarts automatically. Users can modify
the settings using the windows security tab from the control panel.
This enables automatic downloads but needs user permission before
installation.
Disabling Deletion Confirmation
Using the properties tab of the recycle bin can enable users to
disable the confirmation window that opens when any file is erased. All
it needs is unchecking the confirmation tab, applying and that is done.
Users can hold the Shift button while erasing files to overcome the file
move to recycle bin.
Disabling Windows Animation
Although, window animation provides a nice appearance, the
performance of system improves by disabling this option. Open the
properties of My Computer. For Vista users, choose advanced system
setting and for XP choose advanced box. Within the performance tab,
click settings and disable animation, sliding, or fading.
Creating Customized Toolbars
Users may add a frequently used folder to the taskbar for faster
accessibility. By right clicking on the taskbar move to toolbar and
choose new toolbar. A windows explorer window pops up, users can browse
to the specific folder and choose. Moreover, including My Computer to
the toolbar is beneficial.
