| The appearance and performance of the Windows OS can be modified and adjusted to the needs of the user. This can be done to some extent also through the Windows user interface. Here are some examples :
Increase cache for files
Memory for file access and memory of recently accessed files in Windows 98 is defined by the "role" of your computer. When your PC is defined as a desktop computer, it sets aside memory for the 32 most recently accessed folders, and 677 recently accessed files. This takes up about 10K of memory. You can tell your PC to remember more files and folders by telling your PC that it's a "network server". When set up as a network server, the memory will retain 64 recently opened folders, and 2,729 recent files. The only downside is that this setting uses an additional 30K of memory, but it only makes the total about 40K. To convince your desktop computer that it's a network server do the following: Right-click on "My Computer", choose "Properties", click the "Performance" tab, now choose the "File System" button and then select "Network Server" in the dropdown menu under "Typical role of this computer". Close and reboot.
Effects (All versions)
Your system's performance may be slower because of excessive visual effects. To get a perkier Windows 98, 2000, or Me, right-click the desktop, choose "Properties", and click the "Effects" tab. Begin unchecking items in the Visual Effects box at the bottom of the dialog box until you find the right balance of speed and attractiveness for you.
Use less colors( All versions)
The more colors your system displays, the more memory and processing power it spends to manage those colors. If you use an older computer system, you may get the performance boost you're looking for by setting your graphics system to 16-bit 'high color' rather than 32-bit 'true color' (in Windows XP these settings are labeled 'Medium' and 'Highest', respectively). Right-click the desktop, select "Properties", and click the "Settings" tab. If your system is currently set to display 32-bit color, choose the option for 16-bit color and click OK; then follow any on-screen instructions that appear (these vary depending on the graphics system).
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