Mueller Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-7821-5051-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 380 Seiten, E-Book

Want a Faster and More Powerful PC? It's There on Your Desk.
Eventually, it will be time to buy a new PC or put money into anupgrade, but Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization showsyou how to get the most out of your current equipment right now,simply by tuning your Windows setup. These professional techniquesrange from the basic to the advanced, and they can be used toachieve both targeted improvement and better overall systemperformance. In every area, the gains can be immense, and the timeit takes is minimal. Coverage includes:
* Enhancing performance by removing unneeded items
* Making smart tradeoffs
* Safely removing unneeded registry entries
* Using command-line utilities
* Keeping Internet Explorer under control
* Making simple but effective system tweaks
* Creating a comprehensive archival system
* Monitoring your system for performance concerns
* Keeping your system in peak operating condition
* Understanding the connection between user activity and systemperformance
* Automating cleanup and maintenance tasks
* Keeping your PC safe from viruses and human intruders
* Catching and correcting mistakes
System Optimized--What's Next?
Once you've helped your system live up to its potential, helpyourself by turning to Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity,also from Sybex. You'll find expert instruction on harnessingnative Windows functionality and third-party utilities to workfaster and smarter.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mueller, John Paul

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Chapter 1: Cleaning for the Novice.
Chapter 2: A Gentle Introduction to Windows Washing.
Chapter 3: Cleaning the Hard Drive.
Chapter 4: Performance Tuning Applications.
Chapter 5: Saving Data for Later.
Chapter 6: Detecting Registry Leftovers.
Chapter 7: Memory Hogs and Other Vicious Beasts.
Chapter 8: Keeping Your Windows Clean.
Chapter 9: Controlling the User.
Chapter 10: Guarding against Outside Dirt: Keeping Adware,Spyware, and Nuisances at Bay.
Chapter 11: Automating Cleanup Tasks.
Chapter 12: When You Make a Mistake.
Appendix A: Additional Cleaning Tools.
Appendix B: 52 Quick Tips for Cleaning Windows.
Glossary.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

John Mueller is an author and technical editor who has produced 63 books and over 300 articles, most recently Mining Amazon Web Services, Mining Google Web Services, and Mining eBay Web Services for Sybex. He has also contributed articles to technology magazines, such as InformIT, SQL Server Professional, Visual C++ Developer, and Visual Basic Developer. John runs a consulting firm offering services, including specialized application development, to small and medium-size businesses.