If your Windows XP computer seems to be moving a little sluggish, there are a number of small things you can do to help speed it up. Instead of buying new components, try these simple steps first.
1. Turn Off Your Desktop Icons.
Believe it or not, something as displaying icons on your desktop pulls system resources and you can feel the effects if you don’t have much resources to spare. You can turn on or off your desktop icons by right-clicking on any blank area of the desktop, opening the “Arrange Icons By” submenu and then clicking “Show Desktop Icons” to either check or uncheck it.
