Windows 7 Service Configurations by Black Viper. Introduction To continue my fine tradition of optimizing MS’s latest OS, I have here my findings to date. If you are looking for Windows 7 Retail information, you are almost in the right spot. Before adjusting your service settings, ensure that your system has already installed all updates by “checking now” for any available updates via Windows Update. At this time, it is best for you to ensure that all services are set to the default values before updating your system. Breakdown of all changes to date: Windows 7 Information Changelog. I cannot possibly test all configurations extensively (meaning, each persons specific computer needs), but what I can offer is what “works for me” and the obstacles I have came across so you do not have to discover them on your own. An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove this service by: Three *** (asterisks) indicates optional services installed with Windows Live Essentials.
S Solid State Drive Optimization Guide Windows 7 Optimizations : Windows 7 Optimizations Luckily for us Windows 7 detects the presence of SSDs on installation and makes a couple of tweaks right from the start. After that you can choose to do things the easy way and get a nice performance boost while being safe, or you can go balls to the wall and get "overclocker" level performance. Let's start out with the basics. SSD Tweak Utility With all the advice online for SSD hard drives, it can take hours of research and fiddling to properly setup your SSD drive.
. - Supports Vista & 7 UAC Let's you Tweak the following: Windows Indexing Service System Restore Windows Defrag Use Large System Cache NTFS Memory Usage Disable 8.3 Filenames Disable Date Stamping Disable Boot Tracing Windows Prefetcher Windows Vista Superfetch Download and more information here. I really like SSD Tweak Utility because it allows us to make the most common tweaks very quickly.
The main page is filled with your most common settings. Intel SSD Download center. Windows 7 - Ultimate SSD Speed Tweaks. Drivers for Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (910) This is from Dell's website, but I modified it so that it applies specifically to the Mini 9: The following list is a general guideline of the correct order to install drivers on Dell portables. After reinstalling Microsoft® Windows®, follow the order listed when reinstalling drivers. It is recommended that you print this list for reference when installing drivers. Note: Some devices may not function properly if the drivers are installed out of order. 1.
Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . * Bluetooth ® (if installed) * Webcam (if installed) * Flash Media Controller * Battery Meter * Wireless Switch. SSD Tweaks and Optimizations in Windows 7. Hello to all my fellow and future users of SSD drives and Windows 7. I wanted to set up an area with real-world tips on getting the most out of your SSD and the Windows 7 operating system. I will separate each type of tip to its own message to keep things easier to read and to follow. All of this has been tested on my laptop system, configured as follows: HP DV2270us, Core 2 qual 2ghz, 4 Gig RAM. Disk 0: Patriot M28 64-gig SSD 240MBs (Boot drive), Disk 1: Seagate ST9500420AS 500 Gig 100MBs second drive.
Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit. These suggestions are just the way I choose to set things up and get GREAT performance and utilize the SSD to its fullest potential. FYI, lightningltd here (me) and magic-man on other forums are one in the same, So I am posting this tutorial here with my permission. This tutorial is for those who are already running Windows 7 on their SSD as a boot drive. FIRST.... It should respond back with DisableDeleteNotify=0 if trim support is ready and active.
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