Fast, New PC

[SARGE]

Ever notice how fast your PC is after a fresh install, almost like greased lightning, then you start adding updates and a few programs and you can feel it slow down. Maybe not much but noticeable. Sorta makes me not want to add anything including anti-virus.

[Eggo]

That's because the hard drive's getting heavy with files and that slows 'em down.

[David M]

I have noticed that. It's like loading stuff that makes your life more comfortable into the trunk of a sports car. Comfort or speed, pick one or the other but you can't have both.

[SARGE]

Originally Posted by David M I have noticed that. It's like loading stuff that makes your life more comfortable into the trunk of a sports car. Comfort or speed, pick one or the other but you can't have both.

Yep, my '68 Camaro SS 396, 375 hp got me acquainted with every cop in east Dallas. They used to sit in the alley waiting for me to drag a GTO or Mustang from the DQ. I hooked my bass boat up to it and was lucky to go the speed limit.

[MaxRat]

I've noticed there is a speed difference if you load window and then do all the updates or install windows with all the updates integrated...

[SpywareDr]

Originally Posted by Eggo That's because the hard drive's getting heavy with files and that slows 'em down.

Especially pics of humungous girls.

[jdeb]

Windows updates do tend to add un-needed services and the whole Windows file structure scheme is antiquated. Running CCleaner's registry cleaner after updates, installs, and un-installs are very helpful. Additionally, using CCleaners startup tool can ease the pain of MSCONFIG (reboots). Defraggler is a great tool to address file framentation and is advised to the built-in windows defrag snap-in. To address other startup services running in the background, check out the link to turn off services not needed. 10+ Windows 7 services you may not need | TechRepublic

Not to be a Linux snob but their file structure is better when it comes to this issue. It always has been an Achilles heel of Windows, most people just live with it. However, CCleaner, Defraggler, and careful manipulation of services can greatly enhance the performance of a Windows OS installation.

[Dominic753s]

Is that true OS X doesn't have such a problem?

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Dominic753s Is that true OS X doesn't have such a problem?

I am not sure but being a derivative of Unix, I assume it would hold true

[David M]

From what I have read when Apple develops a new OS they do not try to support legacy software like Microsoft does. The upside is that you do not have the problems associated with trying to write an OS that can run software that previous operating systems supported. The downside is that you must purchase all new software.

Is this correct?

[gordintoronto]

Getting rid of .ini files in favour of the Registry turned out to be a performance disaster. Linux programs can read their configuration information in a fraction of a second, Windows programs not so much.

Originally Posted by jdeb Windows updates do tend to add un-needed services and the whole Windows file structure scheme is antiquated. Running CCleaner's registry cleaner after updates, installs, and un-installs are very helpful. Additionally, using CCleaners startup tool can ease the pain of MSCONFIG (reboots). Defraggler is a great tool to address file framentation and is advised to the built-in windows defrag snap-in. To address other startup services running in the background, check out the link to turn off services not needed. 10+ Windows 7 services you may not need | TechRepublic Not to be a Linux snob but their file structure is better when it comes to this issue. It always has been an Achilles heel of Windows, most people just live with it. However, CCleaner, Defraggler, and careful manipulation of services can greatly enhance the performance of a Windows OS installation.

[birddog_61]

The Windows Registry ? It seemed like a good idea at the time | getwired.com