During the normal operation of a Windows system, registry data is constantly being written to and removed from the registry. Over time this data becomes scattered within the registry file and when information is deleted from the registry holes are left which fragment the data within the registry. Registry compacting optimizes your registry by removing gaps and wasted space, thus improves the whole system performance. Here you may download this freeware.
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Defragment Your Registry with Free Registry Defrag
Speed up Hard Drive Access Speed with Defraggler
There are plenty of Defragmenting programs out there – each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Defraggler stands out as an exceptional piece of software that I highly recommend. Defraggler works with Windows XP and Vista.
Download Free Vista/XP Virtual Desktops PowerToy
The Vista/XP Virtual Desktop Manager is a PowerToy designed to compensate for the limitations associated with the boundaries of a single desktop. The tool is designed to support Windows Vista RTM and Windows XP SP2, but it also integrates seamlessly with Vista Service Pack 1 and on the same line with the third and final service pack for XP, which does not bring such a consistent evolution to the table in comparison with SP2. But either on Vista or on XP, the tool enables users to run virtually an infinite number of desktops, with the only limits imposed by the amount of RAM.
Remove Unwanted Software – Introducing The PC Decrapifier
The PC Decrapifier is designed to remove a specific list unwanted software in an unattended fashion. The PC Decrapifier will run on any Windows XP or Vista variant. The PC does not need to be new, however, the older the PC is, the less likely it will have any of the software that it can detect.
Launch Flip 3D Window Rotation with WinFlip in Windows XP
One of the great flashy features that comes with Windows Vista is Aero Flip 3D. This looks similar to the picture included in this post – only this screen shot comes from Windows XP (The image may look similar to Vista – I installed one of the transformation packs on my XP installation to achieve this.) Learn how to do this with your copy of XP.
Go PRO with Microsoft Windows Vista Boot Manager
If you want to install a second OS or manage your boot configuration without directly editing the BCDEdit file, this guide is for you.