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How To Optimize a Fresh Windows Installation

Winlogo.jpgUse Windows long enough and you’ll recognize that bloated, sinking feeling creeping in. Spyware and viruses pile up, registries get corrupted, drivers stop working or cause conflicts — eventually reaching that point where you want to just erase everything and re-install the entire system. After swearing to pay more attention to the links you follow and the software you install, you find yourself staring at a brand-new-all-over-again Windows desktop.

Your system is fresh and untarnished. Now what? Time to tweak it to your satisfaction! Continue reading…

Posted on Feb 22, 2008 at 01:00PM by Registered CommenterDoug in | Comments4 Comments

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Thanks. We all need to do this from time to time. Windows becomes pretty bloated with crap and slows to a crawl. This may seem like a lot of work but is worth the trouble.

February 22 | Unregistered CommenterFavore

I thought you were a machead?

February 22 | Unregistered CommenterFrank

Not really. I just play one on TV.

OK, you got me. I use Macs at home and PCs (and an IBM AS/400) at work. But you're right, I prefer Macs.

February 22 | Unregistered CommenterDoug

Good advise for all.

February 22 | Unregistered CommenterFrasier

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