How to Boot Windows XP Faster

How to Boot Windows XP Faster

 

To boot Windows XP faster:

1. Open the Notepad and type del c:\windows\prefetch\ntosboot-*.* /q
2. Save it as ntosboot.bat in the drive where windows has installed in most cases C:\ 
3. Open Run Dialog Box by pressing Winkey+R or Going to Start→Run type gpedit.msc
4. Expand Computer Configuration and Double Click on Windows Settings and then in the Right pane double click on Scripts(Startup/Shutdown)
5. Double click on Shutdown and Select Add then browse the file you just saved and locate it.
6. Then Click Ok and Apply the Changes.
7. Open the Run Dialog Box again and type in devmgmt.msc and Expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
8. Right Click on Primary IDE Channel.
9. Select Properties Go to Advanced Settings Tab and in the Device Type Select "None" which isnt Disabled or Greyed.
10. Click Ok and Repeat the step 9 for every Primary IDE Channel and Secondary IDE channel.
11. Then Restart the Computer and See how fast windows boots...