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Run MsConfig by going to Start > Run > type msconfig
Then selected startup and uncheck just about all the programs you can stand. If there is a program that is running and you are not sure what it is, you can google it by typing in “process “. Sometime it is obvious what the program is. Most folks don’t need to run MSN Messenger or Quicktime detector or all those programs resident in memory. You can always start them up manually and save your memory. Remember, you can always check the program back on if you need to. Just about the only programs you need to run is your antivirus or anti-spyware programs.
Is your computer slowing down or getting sluggish on you? Does it seem to not have that snappiness that it had when it was new? That seems to be one of the major complaints that I hear all the time. Now there is a call everyday it seems where someone is getting popups related to XP Antivirus 2009 or XP Antivirus 360 and if you click on any part of the window except for the red X in the right corner, you will get loaded up with some pretty evasive spyware that is not trivial to remove. In most cases, you have to have a professional to remove it. If you do see this Antivirus 2009, It will say you have 146 viruses and you must scan now. DON’T DO IT. If you start it, I recommend immediately powering off the computer. If you want to try some of the maintenance on your own, Here ‘s a list of spyware software that I recommend for the average user to use so click the links to get the software:
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I received a machine the other day that had malware on it that got past the AVG Antivirus suite. I decided to go to 2 tools that removed the problems. The first is to go to Malwarebytes.org and download that scanner. Just look in the center of the page for the download link….
Also, I ran the Clamwin Antivirus Scanner and was able to remove a virus that was affecting this machine. The scanner runs very fast and in low memory also.
Check it out at Clamwin.com
MAC users have enjoyed a quick launch tool for programs that is intuitive and easy to use. Now XP and Vista users can too with Rocketdock
. When you mouse over the icon, it enlarges and takes an exaggerated shape that you can click on to launch that application. Check out www.rocketdock.com. 
I wrote about this in Early August but am bringing it back up. The dreaded subject of disk defragmentation.
If you are diligent about keeping your machine running optimally, as I try to be, check out this screensaver which, when it runs, it defrags your hard drive. Don’t be alarmed by all the comments you will get on it, but it will surely get someone’s attention. Us this if you are constantly forgetting about defragging your drive.
http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/
Take the screensaver program and copy it over the system32 directory and then right click on your desktop > select screensaver and pick the JKDefrag screensaver and you’re done.
Want to get the look and feel of nice Vista graphics running on Windows XP all while not hurting performance? Like the RocketDock or dock equivalent found in Vista tweaks or on Macs? How about installing this Theme on XP from CrystalXP.net. I have been running it now for a couple of months and it does not slow down your system and I love the RocketDock. Check it out over at CrystalXP.net.
I am often needing a stopwatch to time events that I am monitoring for performance reasons. I just need a quick and dirty way to time something. I just go to online stopwatch. Check it out.
Here’s the free audio mixing tool I’ve been telling folks about. Actually I started using it about 2 years ago and it has a lot of power and you can even mix up your Sarah Palin mashups for Youtube.
It’s called Audacity 
You can break up MP3 files and mix up MP3 files together, record your own audio and mix it up for your next audio or video production. And no, it doesn’t cost 700 billion dollars, it’s absolutely FREE.
Check it out over at Major Geeks