If like mine, your PC is getting slower and slower, there are a number of things you can do to speed it up. You will be surprised how much faster your computer gets after these steps, you won’t need to buy a new one. Here is what you can do yourself to improve your Windows XP’s performance: Step 1 : Remove unused software You probably don’t use half the programs you have installed over time. Removing the ones you don’t need anymore can significantly speed up your Windows XP computer. To remove software: Go to the Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel) and select Add Or Remove Programs . It may take a while for the list to load if you have many programs installed. Going through the whole list, select programs you rarely use and uninstall them, one by one. Restart your computer to see the changes. Step 2: Use Less Graphics Do you really need a wallpaper and the fancy animations when opening or closing windows? Disabling animations can increase the speed at ...