Introduction:
Optimum XP will enhance your Windows XP environment in many ways. The 150+ included tweaks will let you improve
your system performance, security, privacy, and look and feel. You can improve your Internet and network speed
and security and optimize hardware configurations. You can also improve the operation and security of many other
applications, such as: Internet Explorer, Outlook, MS Office applications and more. Optimum XP provides all of
these enhancements in one convenient location and is very easy to use, featuring a simple user interface. Many
of the tweaks are undocumented, hidden Registry settings.
How to use:
Optimum XP is loaded with powerful features but is very easy to
use
The first time you open Optimum XP, all values are unchecked. Those settings are identical to the settings that
are in place right after a fresh install of Windows XP. Please examine the tweaks to see if you might have already
changed some of the default values previously in your system, (if the settings were accessible elsewhere). If so,
leaving them unchecked and clicking Apply Changes would revert them back to their original settings.
Select the tab
with the category
that you want.
All items in the Tweak Lists have a check box next to them.
All unchecked values
are Factory Default Settings.
All checked values
are tweaks,
(modifications, improvements).
To play it safe on any item that you're not familiar with, it's best to leave it unchecked.
To use a Factory Default Setting, uncheck the item.
To use a tweak,
simply put a checkmark
next to the item.
The tweaks; checked
and default values; unchecked
will not be
applied until you click Apply Changes.
There are 4 Apply Changes buttons, one for each category.
The Apply Changes buttons will be enabled, active, when at least one checkmark is added or removed.
The Apply Changes buttons only affect the category, Performance, etc., that is currently selected.
Check or uncheck any items that you want to change and when you've finished selecting tweaks, click Apply Changes.
The tweaks are safe modifications to your Windows Registry.
Some changes will take effect immediately. Some require shutting down and restarting the affected application.
In many cases
you will have to Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Disabling many of the services listed will generally free up resources. However, some are necessary, it varies
according to your particular use/system configuration.
Tools, menu options:
Minimize to Tray lets you minimize to the System Tray, (near
the clock),
rather than the Taskbar.
Un-Check All
is provided as a convenience feature and you can use it as a Restore Factory Settings function.
It unchecks all items in all categories.
Check All is provided as a convenience feature but is not recommended as a standard
setting to use.
It may be appropriate in some cases but it's best to examine each tweak before applying all.
It checks all items in all categories.
Restore Factory Settings:
Clicking the Restore Factory Settings button, simply unchecks all list items in all categories, which are the factory default values.
Click all 4 Apply Changes
buttons next, then Restart
your computer. |
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