Change the View

Adjust how it looks

Sometimes the performance of Windows XP can be tweaked by adjustinga few settings.

1. Right Click the My Computer Icon (This PC)
   
   
2. Choose Properties
   
   
3. Go to Advanced>Performance>Settings>Advanced

Pick one of these options:

Let Windows choose what's best for my computer

Restore settings to Windows choice.

Adjust for best appearance

Turn on all visual effects

Adjust for best performance

Turn off all visual effects

Or uncheck these settings:

• Fade or slide menus into view
  
• Fade or slide ToolTips into view
  
• Fade out menu items after clicking
  
• Show Shadows under menus
  
• Slide open combo boxes
  
• Slide taskbar buttons
  
• Use a background image for each folder type
  
• Use common tasks in folders

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