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Posted 7/17/2004 8:29 PM


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OK here we go! A good friend of mine has a very basic cpu (80 mb ram, Do not know the processor speed!). He is running windows 98 but is struggling with the overall speed of his cpu. What i am looking for is some basic hacks to speed up his computer. Although my friend thinks i am a genius, i am at a loss as to speed up his cpu ( I am running xp). Please help me help him! Thank-you in advance   


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There are a TON of tweaks for Windows 98, too many to list. I would suggest start by using X-Setup Pro then take a look at Axcel216's Max Speeed.



Also add more RAM, use AVG antivirus and scan for spyware with Ad-aware and SpyBot.





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Frank's Windows 95/98 Tips (Also a Windows XP user)

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u can try > xteg < it can inprove the system very well as all the tweaks u need 2 make it run faster

system 1 of 2

os; win xp pro sp2

amd k7 650mhz oC@ 800

576mb of ram

geforce 2 gts pro 32mb

aopen 16X dl dvd+/-rw

hd;40gb
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If the motherboard supports it, you should increase the RAM to between 192 - 256 MB.  The amount of RAM currently installed is going to keep that computer running like a turtle.

If you don't know what the processor speed is, what is the brand name, model name, and model number of that computer?

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