We start with a backup
All change starts with a PC configuration backup data. To set point in the restoration of XP, select Start • Programs "(or" All Programs ") Standard • • • Service Restoration System", then select the option "Create a restore point," click "Next" and follow the software wizard. In Vista select the option "Start • Programs (or" All Programs ") • Service (Maintenance) • Center for archiving and restoration (Backup and Restore Center)",highlight the option "Creating the reconstruction and setting options," select "Restore ... ", click on the" Next "button and follow the instructions OSD.
Foreseen in Vista feature Complete PC Backup ( "Archiving Complete PC Windows") creates a kind of snapshot applications, parameters and data files. If (or even worse, when) equipment in the future, refuse, you will be able to restore the entire system, not just their own. (Please note, however, that the versions of Vista Home Basic and Vista Premium Complete PC Backup function is not available).

To create a full backup computer clicking on the "Start" button and select "Control Panel" (or "Start • • Configuration Control Panel" in the classic "Start" menu) • Backing up computer data "(or double-click on" position Centre Backup and recovery "in the case of the classic" Start "menu). Ask the computer option "Archive" and follow the prescribed actions. I recommend creating a backup copy of this kind at least once a month, if you work on a computer, and at least twice a year, regardless of how often you use them at all
Ns from unnecessary autoloader
Whenever you run a PC, in the background begin work services and programs, often without your knowledge. For the most part, these programs and services are really needed - those, for example, the firewall and anti-virus software. But there are other applications like instant messaging, which does not make the current participation, but only tranzhiryat system resources and slow down the work of the PC. The easiest way to get rid of this kind of application is to use the System Configuration utility: select Start • "Run" (the menu Vista simply select "Start" (Start) and insert command in the "Start Search"). Type msconfig, and press the button. Click on the "Startup" to see a list of programs that are run in conjunction with Windows. Turn off the function with those who do not want to run (Fig. 1). Then click on the "Service" to gain access to the list of services running on your system. Process Library Web site will offer a description of thousands of services and programmes, and works whether they are necessary

Looking at productivity
Counters Utility System Monitor ( "Monitoring System") to allow XP look inside many operations carried out by the PC, but their testimony decrypt it is not so easy (for details on the use of this utility can be read at find.pcworld.com/56254). To run the program indicate "Start •" Run, type perfmon and press <Enter>. To see more options productivity, select the position "System Monitor" (System Monitor) on the left door window, and click the plate, "plus" in the toolbar right.

Included in the Vista utility "Reliability and performance" (Reliability and Performance Monitor) significantly improved compared with System Monitor utility of XP. Click on the "Start" button (or set "Start • Perform" in the classic "Start" menu), type perfmon and press for disclosure <Enter> screen monitor. The most useful feature is a new utility - Resource Overview (Overview "resources"), which provides a graphical display of CPU utilization, disk, network and memory, as well as their use of statistics previously (see box, "The best new tools Vista"). For example, in the section "CPA" can be seen display of each service and each application, as well as learn how they are using CPA and how many movements (threads) apply.

Clicking on the position Reliability Monitor ( "Monitor stability of the system") on the left door window discussed utilities, you will have access to the diary of the stability of its machines, including a detailed list of all system failures, as well as hardware and software failures. And this tool calculates the overall reliability index, daily updated to fix your system or refusals of applications, if any, have occurred.

Retrieve files using shadow copies
Another of my favorite new features Vista Ultimate and Business - a shadow copy (Shadow Copies), which allows automatic backup of files and easily recover their previous versions, if the file has been corrupted. To revert to a previous version of the file is open Windows Explorer, click on the name of the desired file right mouse button and choose "Restore" continues version (Restore previous options). Click on one or another version of the list that appears open.

About this feature you need to know the following. First, Vista does not support a shadow copy of each of the files you opened. Instead, it generates a shadow copy whenever creates a point of recovery. Secondly, some of the versions included in the list may have when using the full backup of your PC.

Changing attribution programs files
By default, Windows connects certain file types with specific programs: when you double-click on the filename, it reveals a pre-specified program. But why the need to slavishly follow-matched raised under Windows? To change the total of XP or Vista in a specific type of files required to click on the file of this type in Explorer and select "Open with a call list" for programs to work with these files. Please specify the position of "Choose" program. In raskryvshemsya dialog box, click on the name of the program that you wish to make the default, enable the option "Use your chosen program for all this type of file" and then click on OK. If the list is not proved, then click "Browse ...", you will find the desired application, select it and click OK.

Connect ReadyBoost
One of the most simple and inexpensive ways to speed up the work Vista is to connect ReadyBoost feature that uses flash memory USB as a supplement your computer's RAM.

What is the level of "device" fit to support your computer's RAM? Microsoft recommends that the company maintain the ratio between the amount of external flash memory and system RAM in the range of 1:1 to 1:2,5. For example, if the computer's RAM is 512 MB, the assistance need to buy RAM "elegantly" volume of 512 Mbytes to 1.25 GB. Consequently, in a system equipped with a 1 - GB RAM, should apply "flash" volume of 1 to 2.5 GB.

The trick here is to make sure beforehand that purchased flash memory suitable for working with ReadyBoost. Learn the minimum requirements and to obtain other information about this feature can be at find.pcworld.com/56358, but before buying a particular flash memory, look for information on the Internet such as whether or not it is tested to work with ReadyBoost.
To use ReadyBoost, first connect the "Kingston" to any USB port and appears on the screen, choose the option "Accelerate the System" (Speed up my system). On the next screen, select "Use this device" (Use this device), and click on OK. On the ReadyBoost Properties dialog box in the device, you can either take that amount of memory, which is reserved for Vista offers this tool, or to replace it with a preferred value for you by shielding begunkov (see box, "The best new tools Vista"

Easily manage sections
Available in the composition of Vista tool to work with sections drive makes it easy to create and delete them, change their size and format. To access these tools, you need to select "Start • Control Panel (or Start" Configuration Control Panel "in the classic" Start "menu). System and its services (System and Maintenance)" and under "Administration" (Administrative tools) to set the option "Creation and formatting of the hard disk partition" (Create and format hard disk partitions). (When using two types of categories, click on the icon "Administration" and "select" Manage discs (Disk Management) from the list on the left door window.) get access to existing services will help menu option "Office" disks (Disk Management) in the position "Action" (Actions) in the left door. You can also right-click on an existing and choose the desired action from the menu.
Using XP best choice for the management of hard disk partitions is to use a third-party manufacturer programs, such as utility companies Acronis Partition Expert.
Create a report on the results of diagnostics
Built in Vista software tool for troubleshooting PC scans, identifies problems and provides a status report of the diagnosis, complete with suggestions for troubleshooting. To use this tool, select "Start • Control Panel (or Start" Configuration Control Panel "in the classic" Start "menu) . System and its services (System and Maintenance) • Counters and productivity tools (Performance Information and Tools) . More tools (Advanced tools). Create an account of the way the system (Generate a system health report). " When you use the type of category you must first double-click on the icon "Counters and productivity tools" (Performance Information and Tools), "and then on" More tools "(Advanced tools. Create an account of the way the system (Generate a system health report)" . Utilities diagnostics systems will need to work out about 1 minute before it will issue a report (Fig. 2).