This is a little known performance tweak for Windows XP. You configure
Windows to dispense with all but a few GUI effects.
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Click on the Start button and the Run... selection: the Run dialog pops up
← Click to view
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Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to invoke the System Properties dialog:
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Click on the Advanced tab:
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Click the Performance Settings button:
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Clear all but three performance checkboxes: