How can you speed up Windows XP program performance while another program is performing I/O operations?

On each of 3 PCs I use, Windows XP frequently slows to a crawl during various I/O operations (Disk access, network file transfers, network printing). Program windows are slow to respond to menu pull-downs, the mouse stops moving for a time, alt-tab switching slows, etc.

This is unacceptable. These are not slow PCs and CPU utilization is frequently not 100%. The user interface should always take top priority and provide positive feedback.

Is there a way to tell the system to use a larger I/O cache? Reduce the priority of certain I/O tasks? Keep frequently used operating system components in memory? Any I/O cards that specialize in offloading I/O duties from the CPU?

PCs I use: AMD XP1700 512Mb, P4-3Ghz w/1Gb RAM, Cel 2.9Ghz w/1Gb RAM. All running Windows XP Pro with all the updates and service packs. 2 Nvidia video cards, 1 HP integrated graphics. Hard drives vary, but I think each has at least 2Mb cache.

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What features can I disable in Windows XP to increase performance?

Im not looking for an outstanding increase in performance but just you know, little things I can do to tweak performance on my laptop as its not a dual-core and I play a low-end FPS on it and it sometimes lags..

Just mention a few thanks;)

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What are some tips for boosting Windows XP Professional performance?

I just re-installed the OS (a fresh wipe out and reinstallation) and I wanted to know what feautres I play around with that can boost my performance of my pc?

Please none of the “buy a new computer” or “get ram” ect.. I want to know how to tweak it please.. thanks you

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