If you want to get a little more computing power out of your PC and free up some system RAM, then this tip is just for you. Please note that the execution of this tip will result in a change of XP’s default appearance.
1) Click on Start. Then right click on My Computer and select Properties.
2) Click on the Advanced Tab.
3) Next, click on the Performance Settings Button, which will open up a new Window.
4) Choose either “Adjust for best performance” or manually set the various settings according to your preferences.
5) Lastly, click Apply. You may notice the normal Windows XP logo appear while the newly configured performance settings are configured.
Now, if everything went successful, your start menu, task bar, buttons, and program windows will look stunningly like those of Windows 2000. Personally, I much prefer leaving Windows adjusted for best performance. However, if you aren’t a fan of the new appearance, you can reset the options to how you had them before following the same steps as above and selecting either “adjust for best appearance” or let Windows choose which is best for you.
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Hi, how i adjust mine is i uncheck everything, apart from, “Use common tasks in folders” and “Use visual styles on windows and buttons” that seems to keep it looking like Windows Xp.