TURN OFF INDEXING TO SPEED UP 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

HALF LIFE AND WINDOWS XP. 1. How to recover from incompatible drivers Before you install new drivers set a system restore point. Start>All programs>Accessories>system tools>system restore After your new drivers don't work reset your computer. Press F8 repeatedly as soon as the BIOS screen disappears, and before the Windows XP screen appears. Select safe mode. Use system restore again to undo your mess. 2. Video Drivers The NVidia drivers that come with XP do not allow you to run Half Life in OpenGL. Update to the newest drivers. Despite the fact that they are not official drivers, 22.50 was the only set which worked 3. Sound Drivers Use windows update to update Creative drivers. 4. Fixing screen flicker Windows XP defaults to 60Hz for games. A fix is available here: CODE http://www.fileplanet.com/dl/dl.asp?/planetquake/ztn/nvreffix-setup.exe
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