Newbie Needs help optimizing new Compaq Desktop

[evbe]

Picked up a Compaq Presario SR1200NX with an AMD Sempron Processor 2800+. It's reviewed with specs here:
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I realize Compaq's come with a lot of garbage loaded. Turned off everything in the startup through MSCONFIG and upgraded memory from 256 to 768.

What else can I do to this to insure smooth operating? Will be using it for digital camcorder editing
and home office use. It will never be connected to the internet.

 

[IlllI]

personally, i would have just reformatted the hd and only have installed the OS and whatever drivers and other programs that i wanted. msconfig is good, but i think doing it that way still uses up hd space.

 

[evbe]

I'd like to do a clean install of OS, but is that possible from the restore discs that came with it? Don't have an XP disk.

 

[intogamer]

lol the restore disc just installs the garbage you have on your compaq. It should come with a XP cd.

 

[intogamer]

lol the restore disc just installs the garbage you have on your compaq. It should come with a XP cd.