Make Windows 7 Faster

Positive feedback from users, as viewed all over the internet, will tell us that Windows 7 is already fast. We will make it even faster with this step-by-step guide.

Get maximum performance out of your Windows 7 by doing the following steps.
1. Right click the computer icon on your desktop and select Properties. After which, click Advanced system settings in the left pane and then click Settings in the Performance section. A new window will open. Disable all unnecessary Visual Effects but keep the following options enabled if desired.

Enable desktop composition in case you use Windows Aero
Enable transparent glass in case you use transparency
Smooth edges of screen fonts
Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop
Use visual styles on windows and buttons

2. In the same computer icon on your desktop, click Manage and go to Services & Applications > Services. Set the following services to Manual or Disable for a faster Windows 7 startup.

Application Experience
Computer Browser - if not connected to a network
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager - if not using the Aero theme
Diagnostic Policy Service
Distributed Link Tracking Client
IP Helper
Offline Files
Portable Device Enumerator Service
Print Spooler - if not using a printer
Protected Storage
Remote Registry - disable for security purposes
Secondary Logon
Server - if not connected to a network
Tablet PC Input Service
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Windows Error Reporting Service
Windows Media Center Service Launcher
Windows Time

3. Open Windows Explorer. Go to Organize > Folder and then Search Options. Click the View tab and then disable the following options:

Display file size information in folder tips
Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items

4. Type "msconfig" (without the quotes) in RUN or in Start Menu search box and press Enter. Click the Startup tab and disable unnecessary entries to speed up system startup. For example:

Graphics card driver utility
Sound Card utility

5. In your Control Panel, open sound applet and select No Sounds from the Sound Scheme options.
6. Lastly, do the following for better system performance: