Give XP the performance tools of Vista
Simulate the Performance Information and Tools feature of Vista by creating shortcuts in XP or 2000
| Vista feature | How to duplicate it in XP and 2000 |
| Manage startup programs | Download, install, and add a shortcut to a free tool like Windows Defender, Autoruns, or Startup Control Panel |
| Adjust visual effects | XP only: create a shortcut with this command line:control.exe sysdm.cpl,@0,3 Launch the shortcut and click Settings under Performance. (Does not work in Windows 2000.) |
| Adjust indexing options | Download, install, and add a shortcut to a free tool like Gooogle Desktop Search or Copernic Desktop Search |
| Adjust power settings | Right-drag the Power Options control panel icon to your new folder and choose Create Shortcut Here. |
| Disk Cleanup | Right-drag the Disk Cleanup icon to your folder from the following menu: Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools. Choose Copy Here. |
| Event log | Create a shortcut with this command line: |
| Reliability and Performance Monitor | Create a shortcut with this command line: |
| Task Manager | Create a shortcut with this command line: |
| System Information | Right-drag the System Information icon to your folder from the Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools menu. Choose Copy Here. |
| Disk Defragmenter | Right-drag the Disk Defragmenter icon to your folder from the following menu: Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools. Choose Copy Here. |
| System Health Report | Download, install, and add a shortcut to a free tool like Fresh Diagnose. |
Turning off unneeded services to save on memory — create a shortcut to services.msc. The Web site Black Viper has extensive info to guide advanced users in this process.
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