Use Windows 98 theme instead of Windows XP for massive performance gain

[CHfan4ever]

I have a kick arse machine, but i realise that every time i play a game etc,when i finish playing and i go back to desktop, it take sooo much time to load back windows,clear cache etc..its very long, even on my big machine.(check sig)

I just for fun decide to remove the Windows XP theme and put the Windows 98 theme and...omg...no more freezing when exiting to desktop,no long pause etc.

Windows Xp require A LOT of juice to run, and i pity those who have 512meg of ram or less and USE the windows xp theme.

Dunno if this is report..but if it can help, i am glad i could help by sharing my finding

 

[The Green Bean]

DUH!!!!

 

[MaverickBP]

ok we have similar specs but i got raptors.. i have no lag whatsoever..check for other possibilities

 

[MustangSVT]

what a n00blet... :roll:

 

[Vich]

What do you mean Win 98 theme, is it the "Windows Classic "Theme under themes in properties in display?

 

[Philippine Mango]

Another tip, Right click on my computer, properties, advanced, under performance click settings, untick every box except Smooth edges of screen fonts, use drop shadows for icons and use common tasks in folders, hit ok, hit ok and your done. That will also reduce ram usage some more/put less of a burden on your video card while still keeping windows looking great.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
what a n00blet... :roll:

haha, seriously.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Vich
What do you mean Win 98 theme, is it the "Windows Classic "Theme under themes in properties in display?

Yeah, WTF!?

 

[her209]

Can I get a number crunch?

 

[Vich]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Vich
What do you mean Win 98 theme, is it the "Windows Classic "Theme under themes in properties in display?

Yeah, WTF!?

Im actually serious, is it called windows classic or windows 98 theme? Bc i dont have the win98 theme. Nut it does look like win98 ;p

 

[CHfan4ever]

Originally posted by: Vich

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Vich
What do you mean Win 98 theme, is it the "Windows Classic "Theme under themes in properties in display?

Yeah, WTF!?

Im actually serious, is it called windows classic or windows 98 theme? Bc i dont have the win98 theme. Nut it does look like win98 ;p

windows classic sorry yeah

 

[wiredspider]

I thought it looked like 2k, but it has been so long since I have seen 98...

 

[Mrvile]

I have the exact same system as yours and mine runs just fine. Make sure you aren't running any other big programs when you play your games.

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: her209
Can I get a number crunch?

I just ran the numbers and it looks like a 33.333 repeating of course, increase in stability.

 

[CHfan4ever]

Anyway me now i stick with Windows Classic theme.I have a wayy better stability

I think its because windows xp have to reload once you exit a game etc, this is why i have some slowdown

 

[Snapster]

Originally posted by: her209
Can I get a number crunch?

0.9999... or is that 1

As for themes, we'll it's a bit obvious it takes up more memory, same as running pointless services/applications. Can't say I have any 'lag' after exiting a game, be it HL2, Doom 3 or anything less intensive.

 

[Twista]

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: her209
Can I get a number crunch?

I just ran the numbers and it looks like a 33.333 repeating of course, increase in stability.

aLRIGHT, TROOPSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Twista

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: her209
Can I get a number crunch?

I just ran the numbers and it looks like a 33.333 repeating of course, increase in stability.

aLRIGHT, TROOPSSSSSSSSSSSS

LETS DO T HIS!!!!

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
Anyway me now i stick with Windows Classic theme.I have a wayy better stability

I think its because windows xp have to reload once you exit a game etc, this is why i have some slowdown

ALT+Double Click on My Computer, click advanced, performance settings, check adjust for best performance. or you can pick what visual crap you want to leave on.

oh and don't forget to disable the theme service. run > services.msc.

 

[notfred]

Yes, becuase the contents of bitmaps makes them SOOOO much faster or slower to draw. :roll:

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: Twista

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: her209
Can I get a number crunch?

I just ran the numbers and it looks like a 33.333 repeating of course, increase in stability.

aLRIGHT, TROOPSSSSSSSSSSSS

LETS DO T HIS!!!!

LERROY POWER!!!!!!

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: notfred
Yes, becuase the contents of bitmaps makes them SOOOO much faster or slower to draw. :roll:

you are actually denying that disabling the xp theme speeds up your computer?????? wtf

 

[clarkey01]

Jesus...."Loads up windows 3.1"