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viruses or an error on the part of the user (ie: deleting something vital to Windows).

3) RUN DISKEEPER

A powerful tool from Executive Software is the popular Diskeeper utility which keeps your PC defragged and running great at all times. The term "frag" refers to the thousands of individual files that Windows XP must keep track of. Unfortunately, Windows XP is like a five year old child that pulls every single toy out of his toybox, makes a mess of his room, and then has trouble finding anything afterwards. Every time you use your PC, Windows is accessing files and moving them without putting them back in their proper spots. The result is a cluttered file structure, forcing Windows to have to do some serious digging to find each file. If you've ever asked yourself "What is taking so long?" when trying to open a simple program like Internet Explorer, this is probably the cause. Diskeeper not only intelligently defrags your hard drive, but it can also be programmed to run in the background when you aren't using your PC, such as when your screen saver activates. This ensures that your hard drive is constantly being defragged, instead of you having to remember to do it yourself. In addition to its powerful defrag abilities, Diskeeper can also be programmed to optimize your memory structure to ensure a lightning quick response out of Windows XP. A definite must-buy!

www.diskeeper.com

4) RUN REGISTRY MECHANIC

The Windows XP registry is a complex collection of data that is vital to the operation of your system. Every thing you do on your PC relates to the registry, which keeps track of any and all changes to your PC. Unfortunately, the registry can become extremely cluttered, which can bog down Windows XP even more. Registry Mechanic from PC Tools Software is a fantastic and easy to use registry cleaner that will run an in-depth scan of your Windows registry to identify any problems. These problems can include broken shortcuts, incomplete data, or programs or games which you've long since taken off of your system. Registry Mechanic will identify these problems, and give you the option to clean them up with the simple click of a button. There are free registry cleaners that are available over the Internet, but unfortunately none are truly reliable, and should be avoided. For such a small price, it is advisable to purchase Registry Mechanic right over the Internet at the site listed below. You'll be glad you did.

www.pctools.com/registry-m echanic/

5) TURN OFF START-UP PROGRAMS

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