Wrapping Up

Managing Windows XP performance can be difficult, especially if the computer you are working on barely meets the hardware requirements of Windows XP. You can avoid many performance problems by ensuring that processors and memory can meet the needs of Windows XP, as well as any applications that need to function on the computer. As you are working with Windows XP, keep in mind the optimization and monitoring tools that are available to you, and make use of those tools as necessary.

Now that we have taken a look at preventative maintenance, let’s look at Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in the next chapter.