Yet another list of Windows XP tweaks has been published, but this time it’s a short, comprehensible list which seems to contain the best advice I’ve seen so far (among the many tweaks out there many have no effect on Windows and sometimes can even make it perform worse).
Last night I tried some of these changes (specifically: A, B, C, F, J and K – some have been set for years) and my Windows XP really works faster! However, after having the same Windows XP installation for over 3 years, I think I’m going to have to re-install it pretty soon. (via Download Squad)
Hey! Lets add a central database to windows and call it Registry. This is far more better than each app store all its information in a file.
I recall I once watched a Channel 9 ( http://channel9.msdn.com ) video where the creators of the registry were interviewed. They said that the registry was “misunderstood” and took the blame on themselves saying they didn’t educate people as to what proper use of the registry is.
Here’s an example of improper use:
http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/archive/2006/02/22/536920.aspx