Reise’s Windows Tweaks and Tips

I have used all of these so I know they work. Some are in my own words and some I couldnt really word that well so I pulled them off of different websites.

 

 

Windows XP

Traffic flow can be managed very well in Windows XP using the Quality of Service (QoS) Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP). However, programs must be designed to take advantage of this QoS API. The traffic from programs that are not QoS-aware are sent directly to a different API called TCI. These programs have to fight for bandwidth because unlike the QoS API, there is no bandwidth reservation. If you use a lot of QoS-aware programs and would like to change the percent of the bandwidth that is reserved for the program, read below.

  1. Make sure your logged on as Administrator. Do not log on with any account that just has administrator privileges.
    To log in as Administrator:
    - Click on start->logoff->logoff
    - At the logon screen hold Ctrl+Alt+Del.
    - In the user field type 'Administrator'
    - In the password field type the password for the administrator (if you don't have one leave blank) and press OK
  2. Click on the Start button and select run.
  3. Type gpedit.msc in the text box and click OK
  4. Once the program loads, expand the Computer configuration branch.
  5. Expand the Administrative templates branch.
  6. Expand the Network branch.
  7. Highlight the QoS Packet Scheduler in left window.
  8. In right window double click the limit reservable bandwidth setting
  9. On setting tab check the enabled option.
  10. Where it says Bandwidth limit %, change it to read what ever percent you want to reserve for QoS-aware applications.
  11. Click OK and exit the group policy editor.
  12. Go to your Network connections (start->my computer->my network connection-> view network connections).
  13. Right click on your connection, choose properties then under the General or the Networking tab (where it lists your protocols) make sure QoS packet scheduler is enabled.
  14. Now just reboot your computer and you are all done.

When a QoS-aware program is in use it will reserve the allocated amount of bandwidth and that will take away form other non QoS-aware programs. However, once the QoS-aware application is closed or closes the network connection, the bandwidth reservation is released. This is done by a series of PATH and RESV refresh messages sent back and fourth over the connection. Once these messages are no longer detected, the data flow is closed and the reservation of bandwidth is eliminated.

 

 

 

 

Windows 2000 Tweak

 

There was a bug in windows 2000 that would cause the scheduled tasks folder to be searched when ever the user would browse network drives. Microsoft developed a fix for this bug. The fix fixed the problem and it also had nice side affect of speeding up browsing of Microsoft networks. Below are instructions how to apply the fix.

1. Open up regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace.
3. Find a key named {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}.
4. Right click on it and delete it.
5. Restart

 

 

Windows XP

Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to index all files, it will slow down normal file commands like open, close, etc. If you do not do a whole lot of searches on your hard drive then I suggest turnning this feature off:

1. Control Panel

2. Administrative Tools

3. Services

4. Disable Indexing Services

 

Windows Xp

IF YOU HAVE AN ATI CARD DO NOT USE THIS** It messes it up for some reason!

These Settings will fine tune your systems memory

management -at least 512MB of ram recommended

go to start\run\regedit -and then to the following key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management

1.DisablePagingExecutive -double click it and in the decimal put a 1 - this allows XP to keep data in memory now instead of paging sections of ram to harddrive yeilds faster performance.

2.LargeSystemCache- double click it and change the decimal to 1 -this allows XP Kernel to Run in memory improves system performance a lot

 

 

 

Windows XP

 

You may have tried many tweaks like modifying windowsXP start-up applications, prefetches, unload DLLs method,etc. And yes those methods do work for me.

I have just accidentally found out another way to give you an extra boost in windowsXP's boot performance. This is done by disabling your unused devices in Device Manager.

for example, if you don't have input devices that are connected to one of your USBs or COM ports, disabling them will give you an extra perfromance boost in booting.

Yes i've tried this. I've disabled every devices that currently has no use for my pc and it worked great. My booting time is much faster than before.

Go to Control Panel -> System -> Hardware tab -> device manager

 

Windows XP

If you would like to change your boot up screen follow the directions below. These instructions assume that you have a place to download the boot screen from the net. If you would like to download a boot screen, visit http://www.themexp.org

1. Backup (copy) the file %windir%\system32\ntoskrnl.exe (most likely C:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe - the boot screen)
2. Download the .zip to your computer (important: make sure to get the right version, XP or XP SP1)
3. Extract ntoskrnl.exe to a directory other than %windir%\system32 (most likely C:\windows\system32)
4. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode (hit F8 before the boot screen) or into true DOS (from a boot disk)
5. Overwrite the file %windir%\system32\ntoskrnl.exe (which should have been backed up) with the extracted exe
6. Reboot your computer as you normally would

 

Win XP 2000 and NT

Heres a great way to test your securty,works with windows NT, 2000 and XP. It has a wealth of infomation like open shares, services, etc. It is a great tool, enjoy: Click Here

 

View IP addresses that you communicate with

Don’t use this to hack fellas, only use it as a way to impress your buddies(or a chick)

 

Now how to look at this can be confusing unless you know what your looking for. If you have a instant message program such as "aim" and you direct connect to someone you have a "established connection" with them. So using this cmd command you can view their ip.

Usually the port number is "4443" and i noticed sometimes it doesn't work so I am guessing it is because that the person has a firewall. So here is the script. If it dont work they are behind a firewall.

open notepad and enter the following:

@echo.
@color 09
@netstat -n
@echo.
@pause

then save as "GetIp.cmd" and when opened you will view all established connections.

 

Hidden Windows Backup Utility

Insert your windows XP disc into your PC. Click exit if your installation screen comes up. Now go too your CD drive in *My Computer*. Right-click and select open. Choose VALUE ADD\MSFT\NT BACK-UP FILE. In the *files of type* drop down list be sure that *select all files* is on. Click on the NTBACK-UP.msi file and click okay. Click the finish button and now go over too the start button\ALL PROGRAMS\ACCESSORIES\SYSTEM TOOLS\ and there it is now.. BACK-UP FILES...Great little tool that Microsoft never should have hidden. Up yours Bill Gates.....ha ha

 

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