| Mr. Fixit's Repairing, Upgrading, & Performance Tips |
| Performance Tips |
Regardless of which Operating System you use or the type of system you have, these are the most
common tips to improve performance. Plus, there are additional tips to boost performance for XP, Vista,
and Windows 7.
common tips to improve performance. Plus, there are additional tips to boost performance for XP, Vista,
and Windows 7.
Add more memory
You can increase performance by adding more memory for programs to run to reduce the need for a page file. The
maximum amount of memory depends on whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit and the system motherboard limitations.
Click on 'Upgrade' for more information.
Install to the faster hard drive
If you have multiple hard drives, install programs on the faster hard drive. If you want to add another hard drive click on
'Upgrade' for more information.
Update Device drivers
Be sure to have all device drivers up to date. This will insure that known bugs are fixed and keep the Operating System
stable.
Update Windows
Keep Windows up to date with the latest Service Pack and software patches.
Update BIOS:
Keeping BIOS updated insures proper functions on the motherboard. Check with the manufactures web site for possible
update. BIOS updates are not common but do happen from time to time.
Update CD/DVD drives Firmware
Not many people know that CD/DVD drives use firmware which is similar to BIOS. The Firmware is most common in
CD/DVD writers. It needs to be for different medias, etc.
Replace the battery
Believe it or not, there is a battery inside your computer. It is a button cell battery, usually a CR2032. It will last from 3 to 5
years. Its function is to supply a trickle charge to the NVRAM ,or CMOS, which contains vital BIOS settings and
configurations that help the computer components work in harmony. This battery also serves the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
The RTC is basically the computers 'watch'. All software depends on the RTC for warranties, subscriptions, etc. If you are
noticing the Time and Date are inaccurate often, especially the Year, this is a good sign the battery is bad and needs
replaced. Click 'Upgrading' for instructions to replace the battery.
You can increase performance by adding more memory for programs to run to reduce the need for a page file. The
maximum amount of memory depends on whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit and the system motherboard limitations.
Click on 'Upgrade' for more information.
Install to the faster hard drive
If you have multiple hard drives, install programs on the faster hard drive. If you want to add another hard drive click on
'Upgrade' for more information.
Update Device drivers
Be sure to have all device drivers up to date. This will insure that known bugs are fixed and keep the Operating System
stable.
Update Windows
Keep Windows up to date with the latest Service Pack and software patches.
Update BIOS:
Keeping BIOS updated insures proper functions on the motherboard. Check with the manufactures web site for possible
update. BIOS updates are not common but do happen from time to time.
Update CD/DVD drives Firmware
Not many people know that CD/DVD drives use firmware which is similar to BIOS. The Firmware is most common in
CD/DVD writers. It needs to be for different medias, etc.
Replace the battery
Believe it or not, there is a battery inside your computer. It is a button cell battery, usually a CR2032. It will last from 3 to 5
years. Its function is to supply a trickle charge to the NVRAM ,or CMOS, which contains vital BIOS settings and
configurations that help the computer components work in harmony. This battery also serves the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
The RTC is basically the computers 'watch'. All software depends on the RTC for warranties, subscriptions, etc. If you are
noticing the Time and Date are inaccurate often, especially the Year, this is a good sign the battery is bad and needs
replaced. Click 'Upgrading' for instructions to replace the battery.
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