faster computer, how to Options

[Celicaca]

anyone have any ideas on how to make my computer any faster. I have a Dell Dimension 4400. its pretty old. i dont want anything to big, but stuff that will give it that extra oomph.

1.8Ghz
512 MB DDR SDRAM
Nvidia GeForce3 Ti 200
80 GB 7200 RPM Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows XP Home

Thankey

[jojobombiest]

Here are some things to try:

go to start>run and type in msconfig. then go to the startup tab and uncheck all the things you dont want windows to start when it boots up... but be careful there are a few things that windows needs to boot up.

also like someone else mentioned, use the defrag tool under start>programs>accessories>system tools> defrag.

use spybot search and destroy, and adaware. you can download those for free at www.downloads.com.

and alot of people dont realize this but sometimes dust can build up inside your computer and lag it alot, so open up the case, take it outside and blow all that crap out. you might want to disconnect some wires and take out your ram/videocard etc. last time i did this i could really notice the difference.