Performance Tuning

Microsoft Windows 98 provides the easiest methods and best defaults ever offered for configuring system memory and ensuring good performance on an x86-based computer. This chapter summarizes system features related to performance and describes tools for monitoring and managing system performance.

In This Chapter

Performance Tuning Overview

Understanding System Performance

Optimizing the Swap File

Optimizing File System Performance

Setting Graphics Compatibility Options

Optimizing Printing

Optimizing Network Performance

Optimizing Conventional Memory

Tracking Performance with System Monitor

WinAlign and MapCache

Troubleshooting Performance Tuning

See Also

• For more information about DriveSpace and Disk Defragmenter, see Chapter 10, "Disks and File Systems."
• For more information about Registry Checker, see Chapter 31, "Windows 98 Registry."
• For more information about Task Scheduler and Maintenance Wizard, see Chapter 27, "General Troubleshooting."