Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P27: As more and more software becomes available and computers increase in complexity, problems with performance are cer- tain to arise. If your PC is misbehaving, don’t let it ruin your book explains how to make the best out of your PC by using PC Pitstop Optimize, which cures many PC “sicknesses” with- out the need for upgrading or replacing your existing PC. | 112 Part III Bonus Material 3. Click the Internet Time tab. 4. Make sure there is a checkmark in the Automatically Synchronize with an Internet Time Server box. If it is missing restore the checkmark by clicking the box. 5. Click the Update Now button. Windows attempts to synchronize your clock with an Internet time server. If successful this results in your computer receiving the accurate time. If it is not successful then it is possible that it is receiving interference from another program like a software firewall. In that case do the following a. Temporarily disable your firewall. b. Repeat the steps to synchronize your clock. c. Be sure to enable your firewall after you have completed these steps. If this does the trick consult your firewall s help menu or contact its manufacturer for assistance in tweaking the firewall to give the Windows clock permission to access the Internet. Disable Automatic Cleanup of Your Desktop To keep your desktop free of clutter Windows XP offers to automatically relocate any shortcuts that haven t been used in quite a while. If you are satisfied with the layout of your desktop and don t want it changed you should disable the Desktop Cleanup Wizard like this 1. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop. 2. Select Properties. 3. A window opens. Click the Desktop tab. 4. Click the Customize Desktop button located in the lower-left corner. 5. Remove the checkmark from the Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard Every 60 Days box. 6. Click the OK button. Chapter 10 Customizing Windows for Your Personal Preferences 113 Adjust AutoPlay When you insert a CD or DVD disc into your computer the Windows AutoPlay feature springs into action and opens plays or displays the files on the disc. To adjust the AutoPlay settings do the following 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. If this icon is not available click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows and click My Computer. If you can t find the My Computer icon anywhere do
