Chapter 18. Improving Your Computer s Performance

Chapter 18. Improving Your Computer's Performance

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Displaying Disk Information

• Cleaning Up Your Disk

• Saving Space by Compressing Files

• Increasing Performance by Defragmenting Your Disk

• Cleaning Up the Desktop

When you first start using your computer, it will seem pretty quick, especially if you have not used a computer before. However, as time passes, you might notice that the performance is a little sluggish. As another example, you may find that your desktop is cluttered with too many icons. To keep your computer working as efficiently as possible, every now and then you should use some tools to check and, if needed, optimize the computer's performance. This section covers how to display disk information; the rest of the chapter covers how to use Windows XP's tools to enhance your computer's performance.