Rocky 1,224 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Has anyone ever tried this - GameXP. It's supposed to improve your PC's performance during gaming by shutting down processes thata re not required. Sounds good in theory, but in my experience these things can be more hastle than they are worth. Anyone tried it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Downloaded it see what its like. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Well it does speed the system up. And I am not surprised considering what it disables in the background. If you are going to use this programme I suggest you keep it handy, so can change back if you need to your original settings. Below is a list of what it actually does. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: ====================== Game XP optimizes Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and especially XP system settings for your Gaming Machine. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: ====================== Game XP optimizes Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and especially XP system settings for your Gaming Machine. - File System & Memory / Performance Settings: Changes cache settings for gaming system, increases performance on NTFS or FAT drives. Increases performance in Windows by giving foreground applications much greater processor time than applications that are running in the background. Optimizes registry values to speed up Windows updating Of directories, moving or copying Zip Files and boosts network logon, overall boot time. Corrects DirectX, Direct3D and AVI Files problems. Decreases the time that windows waits to shutdown application that aren't responding. Configures the usage of the CPU's 2nd level cache size of the non-paged pool. It changes these settins to default recomended values. Disables Print job logging and prevents log files from running out of space. Corrects Athlon AGP Hang Ups problem. And much more... - Cosmetic Settings: Turns off balloon tips and tool tips in Windows applications. Completely disables animated windows. Makes icons in windows appear quicker. Stops explorer from caching thumbnail pictures. And much more... - Video Card Settings: Changes settings for boosting the OpenGL, DirectX and Direct3D performances. Adds registry tweaks for graphics card of your computer. And much more. - Internet / Network Settings: Speeds up Internet connection and Network Logon Boot Optimizes DNS Cache, HTTP connection and Internet Explorer settings. Enable Network Card OnBoard Processor. And much more. - Services: XP starts a number of background services automatically, many are unessential and can be disabled or set to start manually to optimize the performance of your computer. These services are disabled or set to start manually by Game XP: - Error report service If a program crashes on your machine, Windows generates an error report, which it wants to send to Microsoft. - Alerter Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Application Management Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove. - Automatic Updates Enables the download and installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be manually updated at the Windows Update Web site. - Background Intelligent Transfer Service Uses idle network bandwidth to transfer data. - Computer Browser Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - ClipBook Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. COM+ System Application Manages the configuration and tracking of Component Object Model (COM)+-based components. If the service is stopped, most COM+-based components will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Distributed Link Tracking Client Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain. - Distributed Transaction Coordinator Coordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Fast User Switching Compatibility Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment. - Help and Support Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service Manages CD recording using Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Indexing Service Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. - Messenger Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Enables an authorized user to access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this service is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Network DDE Provides network transport and security for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for programs running on the same computer or on different computers. If this service is stopped, DDE transport and security will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Network DDE DSDM Manages Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) network shares. If this service is stopped, DDE network shares will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Network Connections Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections. - NT LM Security Support Provider Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named pipes. - Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped, performance information will not be collected. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Protected Storage Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. - Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Manages and controls Remote Assistance. If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be unavailable. Before stopping this service, see the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box. - Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database. - QoS RSVP Provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets. - Secondary Logon Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Portable Media Serial Number Retrieves the serial number of any portable music player connected to your computer - Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accounts. - Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accounts. - Smart Card Helper Enables support for legacy non-plug and play smart-card readers used by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not support legacy reader. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Smart Card Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Task Scheduler Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Telnet Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. If this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Terminal Services Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. - Upload Manager Manages synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network. If this service is stopped, synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Volume Shadow Copy Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - WebClient Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras. - Windows Installer Installs, repairs and removes software according to instructions contained in .MSI files. - Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Provides systems management information to and from drivers. - Windows Time Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. - WMI Performance Adapter Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers. THANKS: ======= Thanks to all for the suggestions and comments. BUG REPORT: =========== Before you e-mail me about possible bug, check my homepage and be sure you have the newest version of the file. CONTACT: ======== If you have any questions, suggestions, bug reports or anything else, feel free to contact me at theorica@gmail.com or visit the web site below: http://www.theorica.net Copyright © Theorica Software 2004-2005. All rights reserved. CAUTION CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS IS NOT FOR A PC NOVICE/ALWAYS BACK UP BEFORE YOU START Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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