I'm not sure if this is the correct forum...but i got a site on boosting performance of XP. I figure I'm offering help instead of asking for it here. So here goes. I'm a recording engineer/producer as well as a PC performance junkie. Here is a site on maximizing your system using XP. Keep in mind this is an audio based site, but many of the tips apply to all applications including daily use. Some of theese tips aren't a good idea for gaming applications (mainly the tip about processor scheduling.)  If you aren't sure about it don't change it, or write down what you have changed and be sure to switch it back. I use them on all of my computers because of the simple fact that it makes them faster and gets rid of crap that you don't need. PEACE

www.musicxp.net