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Optimizing Your Computer's Performance

Clear Internet Cache

Internet Explorer

  • From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
  • Select the General tab.
  • Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section.
  • Make sure you have checked the Delete all Offline Content box.
  • Click the Settings button in the Temporary Internet Files section.
  • Make sure that the Check For Newer Versions of Stored Pages has the Automatically option selected, and that the amount of disk space to use is set below 30 MB.

Netscape

  • From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
  • Click the plus sign, +, next to the Advanced heading to view more choices.
  • Click Cache to view your Cache settings.
  • Click the Clear Memory Cache button.
  • Confirm your selection by clicking OK.
  • Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
  • Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

Delete Internet History

Internet Explorer

  • From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
  • Select the General tab.
  • Click Clear History in the History section.
  • Make sure that the Days to Keep Pages in History is set to 0.
  • Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

Netscape

  • From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
  • Click the Navigator option.
  • Click Clear History in the History section.
  • Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

Conserve RAM

  • Shut down all other non-essential programs running on the computer.
  • Rebooting your computer will restore PC resources and improve overall performance. This is particularly true in a Windows 98, 95 or Windows ME environment. Don't forget to shut down any programs that auto-run on restart.

Avoid Internet Peak Times

  • Internet traffic tends to be higher during lunch time hours. The busiest usage is during the East Coast hours of 11:00-1:00.

Verify that your PC Meets Minimum System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Intel Pentium-class chip, 266 MHz or equivalent; Pentium II at 500 MHz or better recommended
  • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP
  • 32 MB RAM
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape 4.51 or above
  • 28.8 Kbps Internet Connectivity

Use High-Speed Internet Connection

  • The minimum acceptable connection speed is through a 56K modem.
  • For optimal performance, it is best to use the fastest connection available: T1, cable modem, DSL.
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