Windows XP can be set easily for best performance or for best appearance. Setting Windows XP for best performance will disable a number of graphical user interface features, improving the speed and responsiveness of Windows XP noticeably.

To set Windows XP for best performance perform the following:

1. Right click My Computer
2. Click Properties
3. Click the Advanced Tab
4. Click Settings under Performance
5. Click Adjust for best performance – or select your own from Custom if you are feeling adventurous!
6. Click OK
7. Click OK