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Publisher: Turbo Windows?? – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide by Liz Cornwell Coolfix (2011-11-07)
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Turbo Windows® – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide

by Liz Cornwell (2011-11-07) Digital Edition

by Liz Cornwell;Andr?? Coolfix (Author)

Having to deal with a slow and unresponsive computer is a problem faced by millions of computer users. The reason for that is simple – Windows computers tend to slow down with time and use. As a result, they become a pain in the neck to use. But a slow computer can be fixed and “Turbo Windows – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide” is the book that will teach you how to do it.

“Turbo Windows – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide” will teach you how to:

Perform essential PC maintenance
Troubleshoot common computer problems
Fix Windows errors, crashes, and freeze-ups
Upgrade your hardware
Apply advanced Windows tweaks
Speed up Internet connection
And more…

“Turbo Windows – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide” is the only book that is written for both novice and more experienced computer users. It provides easy to follow computer speedup and maintenance instructions written in plain English. This makes the book invaluable for less experienced users. With the help of “Turbo Windows” even computer novices will be able to speed up their PCs by simply following the instructions. Moreover, the book explains how Windows computers work and why they should be optimised.

With this book, your sluggish Windows® will become Turbo Windows® and you will achieve the ultimate speed and performance gain.

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About the Author

Liz Cornwell has written several non-fiction books on a variety of subjects. She is a well-known computer optimisation expert and has established a reputation for understanding the needs of her readers, providing easy-to-follow advice and technical accuracy.

Coming from a non-technical background, Liz Cornwell knows how frustrating computers can be. She’s also aware of the fact that reading about computers and using them is not the same thing. That’s why Liz writes her books in a plain, non-technical language. The goal of her books is to get people started and help them get the most out of their PCs.

Andre Coolfix is the Labs Supervisor at Auslogics Software. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Fiber Optics Engineering and Telecommunications, and a Master’s in Computing. He also has more than 12 years of experience working as a labs supervisor for fortune 500 companies. Andre knows everything about how computers work and is always looking for ways to speed up Windows and Internet connection for both home and corporate use. He is constantly experimenting with speedup and optimisation techniques and is passionate about improving software and adding new features.

Optimisation 101: System Maintenance

Performing basic system maintenance is the first thing to do when optimising your PC. These small tweaks can fix a lot of issues that may arise with your recording rig.

Basic system maintenance

There are many simple solutions to optimise your Windows computer. While they may seem trivial, it can make a world of difference and increase the performance of your PC. Here are a few basic tips to keep your system running smoothly.

Close any unnecessary programs while using your DAW.
Disable non-essential third-party start-up services such as Skype, SpotifyWebHelper, OneDrive, and iTunes.
Regularly empty your Recycle Bin and uninstall any unnecessary programs to save disk space.
Perform an antivirus and malware scan regularly to ensure the computer isn’t infected.
Consider using Microsoft’s built-in antivirus software Windows Defender and uninstalling third-party antivirus software. These tie up a lot of resources, can cause installation issues, and cause software not to run correctly.
Remove programs which are pre-installed with preconfigured computers, which is known as bloatware. These are unnecessary programs which take up a lot of hard drive space and can use a lot of memory.
Make sure that Windows and any recording software you have are up to date.

File management

While it may not seem like an optimisation, proper file management is essential. Not only does it make everything more organised, but it makes it easier to keep track of how much space you have on each hard drive.

Use dedicated hard drives for DAW projects, sound libraries, and plug-ins. The less additional software which is on the hard drive Windows is on will guarantee better performance.
Don’t move files and folders between locations constantly, especially with virtual instrument libraries. If you move these, you may get errors saying that cannot be located. It can also put unnecessary stress on your hard drives, too.

Hardware connections

Using the right cables and making sure everything is connected correctly can most certainly help, especially when using your DAW. While it won’t necessarily affect speed, it can help eliminate any potential grounding noise and connectivity errors.

Connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports, and USB 2.0 devices to USB 2.0 ports if possible. While you can connect a USB 3.0 device to a 2.0 port and vice versa, you may not get good connectivity.
If you have a limited amount of USB ports on your computer, use a powered USB hub. While passive hubs may work, they draw power from your computer which causes more strain.
Use the included cables that come with the hardware. Some third-party cables, particularly generic brand, may not provide the proper connections required for that device.
If your hardware includes a power supply, use that instead of relying on USB bus power, especially if you are using a laptop. If external devices draw more power than your machine or hub can provide, you may experience loss in connectivity and performance.

Drivers and Firmware

While some are considered class-compliant and don’t require driver installation, most external hardware devices such as audio interfaces, hard drives, and MIDI controllers need dedicated drivers to connect and communicate to a PC correctly. Some also include firmware, which is essentially a device’s “operating system”.

Updating audio hardware drivers & firmware

If you’re experiencing playback and recording issues, installing the latest firmware and drivers for your interface can fix that. You can find your interface’s available downloads from our driver index page below. We recommend disconnecting the hardware before installing the driver. Sometimes, especially if you restart your computer, a generic driver will be installed in its place which can cause hardware issues. Follow these steps to install the drivers correctly.

1. Uninstall the current driver then disconnect the audio interface.

2. Download and install the latest driver and firmware (if applicable) from the vendor’s website. Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions during installation.

3. Restart the computer then reconnect the interface.

Updating system device drivers

There may be a time where you need to manually update system drivers, especially if you have an older system. For example, if you’re using the newest video editing software but have an out-of-date graphics driver, you may run into glitches and poor performance. Or, if you are using a wireless digital mixer and it’s not connecting, you may need to consider updating your computer’s network drivers. Follow these steps to update system drivers manually.

1. Open Control Panel and click on Device Manager.

2. Click the arrow next to Display Adapters for Graphics drivers, Universal Serial Bus for USB chipset drivers, or Network Adapters for Networks drivers.

3. Right-click and choose Update Driver, followed by ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’. If no driver is found, update the driver manually using the steps below:

Double-click to view its properties
In the General tab, you can see the model and the manufacturer. In the Driver tab, you can find the driver version and the date.
Go to the computer manufacturer’s website to find the latest driver for your controller.

Power & Disk Optimisation

Adjusting Power Options

It is recommended to change the power options as these following features can cause playback and record issues as well as problems with your audio interfaces, mainly if you are using a laptop. Follow these steps to optimise your power options.

1. Open Control Panel and click Power Options.

2. Select High Performance and choose Change plan setting.

3. Set the computer’s sleep time to Never.

4. Click on Change advanced power settings.

5. Click on the + next to USB settings, then click the + next to USB selective suspend settings.

6. Double-click where it says Enabled, then click Disabled.

7. Click on the + next to Processor power management, then click the + next to Minimum processor state and type 100 in the text field (%).

8. Click Apply, then OK, and finally Save Changes.

Disable USB power management

By disabling the USB power management, you can free up bandwidth on the USB bus which will help with issues related to device recognition and driver installation. Follow these steps to turn it off.

1. Open Control Panel and click on Device Manager.

2. Double-click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers as well as the first USB Root Hub item.

3. Click on the Power Management tab and uncheck the box that says “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and click OK. Repeat this for all USB Controllers.

Hard disk optimisations

Performing hard drive optimisations will improve disk performance when recording and playing back audio files, and also improve loading times if you’re using a 5400 or 7200 RPM spinning disk hard drive. This is not required for solid state disks (SSD’s). Follow these steps to optimise your hard drives.

1. Right click on the Windows Logo, choose File Explorer, then click This PC in the left Column.

2. Right click on the drive on which you will store your audio and select Properties.

3. Make sure “Compress this drive to save disk space” and “Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed” are unchecked.

4. Click Apply, then OK. Repeat this process for any drive where you’ll be storing audio.