3.4. Getting an A+

This chapter reviews optimization of the Windows environment. Major points covered in this chapter include

  • Virtual memory and applications that access the paging file reduce performance.

  • Performance is increased by using the computer's faster interface available for a device, such as using FireWire rather than serial.

  • To improve performance, reduce the number of processes and services running.

  • Printers can be optimized by changing the location of the spool directory.

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