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    Speed Up Trick for Windows XP-7

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Azrial, May 2, 2010.

  1. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    So, you are running Windows XP, Vista or Win7 on a Toughbook and want to maximize your performance huh?

    Here is a simple hack that will allow you to automate resetting your Graphics to the lowest basic setting, and will cut the Aero Feature on and off for you multi-core guys, when you are running system intensive applications.

    Just right click on program icon that you want to apply this trick to and go to Properties. Then go to the Compatibility Tab. There you should see a setting called Disable Desktop Composition, check that off and hit Apply.

    Now when you click on that Icon it will automate the process of automate resetting your Graphics to the lowest basic setting. Closing that program will return your graphics to your desired higher setting. Neat huh?

    As always, my apologies to those that know this, have seen this, or wrote the code behind this. Don't shoot me, I am just the messenger. :D
     
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    *Shoots Azrail on General Principles... with his Unobtanium-powered Banana-Cream-Pie Railgun*

    FOOOOM! FOOOOM! FOOOOM!

    *Reloads*

    :biggrin: *Grins* :biggrin:

    mnem
    *Stalks off stage right*
     
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  3. paddydazzer

    paddydazzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    nice one..
    Buddy!!
     
    paddydazzer, May 2, 2010
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  4. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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  5. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Hey ! I went to flight school widdat guy!

    He was what we call aero-impaired; but MAN! Could he ever wing a frisbee!

    Nice to see he found a place where his talents could serve...

    mnem
    Dying is easy. Comedy... that's hard.
     
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  6. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Who Dat???
     
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  7. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    M must not be getting any sleep.:SLEEP: Need some puppies?

    Nice Avatar.

    J :D
     
    SHEEPMAN!, May 2, 2010
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