I worked at Best Buy as a computer tech years ago before they changed to Geek Squad. Yes, the system optimization was a total joke. I just found a backup of my old "sysop" thumb drive. I imagine they're using something different now, but the descriptions in the program give a general rundown:
- Registry tweaks: Performs special tweaks to Window's Registry that speed up menu delays, limit size of the recycle bin, tweak virtual memory, and others.
- Service tweaks: Turns services to "Manual" that are not needed upon boot-up to ensure faster boot times and decrease service memory usage.
- Limit started applications on Boot-up: Turns off applications that HP, Compaq, Sony, and other manufacturers are notorious for allowing to run at start-up.
- Security Patches: Installs the latest patches from Microsoft to increase the stability and security of a Windows XP system.
- BootVis: A tool from Microsoft that increases boot performance.
Again, I'm sure this is outdated, but you get the idea.
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I worked at Best Buy as a computer tech years ago before they changed to Geek Squad. Yes, the system optimization was a total joke. I just found a backup of my old "sysop" thumb drive. I imagine they're using something different now, but the descriptions in the program give a general rundown:
- Registry tweaks: Performs special tweaks to Window's Registry that speed up menu delays, limit size of the recycle bin, tweak virtual memory, and others.
- Service tweaks: Turns services to "Manual" that are not needed upon boot-up to ensure faster boot times and decrease service memory usage.
- Limit started applications on Boot-up: Turns off applications that HP, Compaq, Sony, and other manufacturers are notorious for allowing to run at start-up.
- Security Patches: Installs the latest patches from Microsoft to increase the stability and security of a Windows XP system.
- BootVis: A tool from Microsoft that increases boot performance.
Again, I'm sure this is outdated, but you get the idea.