Seven practical ways to improve Windows 7 performance

Win7 has many powerful and easy-to-use features, and a personalized design that allows users to work and use better. However, although the excellent performance of Windows 7 left a deep impression on us, the performance of Windows 7 still has a lot of room for improvement. Below, let us introduce you to 7 ways to make Windows 7 achieve the highest performance:

1. Perform an upgrade from VistaSP1, plus we assume hardware specifications

After CRN test The Center's tests show that performing "upgrading from VistaSP1 to Windows 7" on newer computers does not cause much problems. Here, the so-called "newer" computer refers to: 32-bit computer with at least Pentium 4 processor and 2GB of RAM (memory); if you choose 64-bit Windows 7, then your computer is best. Can be configured with 4GB of RAM (memory).

Note: These are the results of testing by CRN test center staff, not the minimum hardware configuration requirements disclosed by Microsoft.

Other hardware configuration requirements are 16GB of available hard disk space (32-bit Windows 7) or 20GB of available hard disk space (64-bit Windows 7).

However, the most ideal Windows 7 upgrade is to perform a "net installation", especially for those Windows XP users.

2. Turn off or modify system protection

By default, when Windows 7 is installed, Windows 7 will automatically start system protection on the NTFS drive. In the event of a system failure or accidental deletion of a file, System Protection can restore the original settings of the system and previous versions of the file.

Windows 7 will also create a restore point before a program or driver installation is completed.

Creating a restore point is likely to consume computer resources and can be detrimental to the performance of the operating system. In a corporate IT environment, creating a restore point is necessary and requires a backup system.

However, in order to save resources, system protection is not necessary for end users and home users. After all, for the average user, when the system fails, it is much simpler to reinstall Windows 7 and then restore the files. In addition, they can manually create a restore point if the user really needs it.

3.Using WindowsExperienceIndex (Windows Experience Index)

The Windows Experience Index evaluates the range of values ​​for various system components from 1.0 to 7.9. The main components of the system are evaluated as follows: processor speed per second, RAM memory operations per second, Aero desktop performance, 3-D graphics performance, and data transfer rate of the hard drive.

The Windows Experience Index aggregates these values ​​and then makes a total score estimate. While some people question the validity of these scores, the index does provide a benchmark performance indicator for memory, graphics, and other component upgrades.

It is understood that when the index score is 2, you can fulfill the most basic tasks of the computer. And if the user wants to learn more about graphics-intensive tasks, the score is at least 3.

4. Adjusting Visual Settings

Undoubtedly, Windows 7 provides users with a cool user interface and a wide range of visual settings. If users feel that performance is more important than a cool user interface, then you can disable Aero, including the default animated mouse pointer.

In addition, users can also improve the performance of the system by disabling ClearType, animation controls, Windows elements, AeroPeek, transparent glass and more.

5. Modify Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

The Modify Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature was introduced from XPSP2 and is a security feature that helps prevent executables. The malicious program running in the code infects another secure program on the Windows system.

However, when logging into the Event Viewer, users are more likely to see mysterious DEP errors, which can prevent the installation of legitimate programs.

By default, Windows 7 automatically opens DEP in major Windows programs and services. However, this is likely to result in excessive resource wastage, especially when you are running a new processor. Hardware-based DEP is available in many new processors, which reduces the need for DEP provided by Windows 7.

For many users, turning on DEP is unnecessary because any software protection tool is sufficient to provide users with DEP protection. You can disable the DEP feature in Windows by using the following command: bcdedit.exe/setnxAlwaysOff.

In addition, as long as the application is compatible with DEP, users can also enable DEP for specific applications and services.

6. Custom Power Management Plan

By default, in the power management plan, the default setting for Windows 7 is "balanced". This is a good choice for the user, and this setting provides the user with adequate performance and power savings while the computer is in hibernation.

However, depending on the type of system (desktop or laptop), changing the power management plan appropriately can improve the performance of the operating system. When the computer is inactive, the user can turn off the specified hard drive through custom settings.

Users can improve system performance by turning off the desktop slideshow feature in Windows 7 (especially for enterprise users). In addition, you can increase the efficiency of your computer by changing the USB interface settings, power button, processor power, and more.

7. Fine-tuning UAC (User Account Control)

Compared to Vista's annoying UAC feature, Windows 7's UAC functionality has been greatly improved. After the improvement, the user has more control over the UAC function of Windows 7. In the UAC slider, the user can set the UAC function to “always notify” or “ never notify”.

Summary: The author believes that Windows 7 is Microsoft's most outstanding operating system. The special customization function in Windows 7 improves the user experience as a whole. With a variety of settings, Windows 7 will be able to play the most. The effect.