Windows Vista
has higher manner requirements than earlier versions of Windows, chiefly whether you are running Aero visual effects.2. Go to "Start" and "All Programs." Click "Windows Defender." Select "Tools" and "Software Explorer." Select "Startup Programs" under the "Category" drop down menu. Click any programs you don't want to load automatically when the system starts up and click "Disable." Your computer may have many applications loading when you boot up the computer, taking up system resources and slowing Windows Vista down.3.
1. Check the Windows Vista system requirements. Your computer may not meet the minimum requirements for the operating system. When a computer is below minimum requirements, the operating system is not supported on that particular configuration, and you may need to downgrade to an older version of Windows.
You may also have programs automatically running in the background, taking up system resources. Fixing performance issues with your computer does not require any special computer or Windows operating system knowledge.
Instructions
Go to "Start" and "Control Panel." Choose "System and Maintenance" and "Performance Information and Tools." Choose "Adjust visual effects." Click "Visual Effects." Choose "Adjust for best performance" to have Windows adjust your computer's graphics settings for the operating system. Windows Vista may not look as pretty with most visual effects turned off, but disabling Aero can provide a significant performance boost.
