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    Installing, Optimizing and Tweaking Windows XP Pro 32-bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Destrel, Nov 5, 2008.

  1. Destrel

    Destrel Notebook Consultant

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    My new notebook is arriving on Friday (hopefully) and I will be installing Windows XP Pro 32-bit on the machine.

    Do you have any tips as to the install options I should chose and what tweaks I can do to optimize it after the install? Should I shut down/remove from startup some unnecessary services and if so, which ones?
     
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  3. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    Welcome to 2008, feel free to search the website and Internet before asking this question.

    However, if you have a specific service/tweak you need looked into by those who know better, we're here to help.
     
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  4. Destrel

    Destrel Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks - these seem to be very useful. I will definitely peruse them!

    The notebook is Sager NP5793:

    Intel Core 2 Duo P8100 2.1GHz
    NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
    4GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
    500GB 5400 rpm HDD
    17" WUXGA

    There is no OS installed on it at all.
     
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    Destrel Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I am not much of an expert on this at all, so I prefer to get tips, like fonduekid gave me, towards good guides from some of you experienced users, rather than getting burnt by finding some kind of random guide and messing something up.
     
    Destrel, Nov 5, 2008
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