Disable Indexing

• 1). Click "Start" then click "My Computer."
  
  
• 2). Right-click the icon that represents your hard drive then click "Properties."
  
  
• 3). Locate the "Allow Indexing Service" entry and click within the checkbox next to it so that it is clear. Click "OK."
  
  

Configure Display Settings

• 1). Click "Start" then click "Control Panel."
  
  
• 2). Click "System" then click the "Advanced" tab when the new window opens.
  
  
• 3). Click the tab entitled "Performance" then click "Settings."
  
  
• 4). Disable Windows XP's visual effects by clicking within the checkboxes next to their names. Click "OK" to finish.