Windows XP might be one of the most popular operating systems ever released, but it's also one of the least reliable versions of Windows that people are still using.
We've found one of the main issues for this system is that your computer will not be able to process the important settings and options which are required to help it run, leading it to slow down and be unresponsive.
This problem is a major concern for millions of XP users around the World, and as a result it's vital that you are able to fix the problems that your system may have.
You can fix the slow speed of Windows XP by ensuring that you can fix the various problems this system will have, including: 1) Clean Out "Junk" Files The main problem for XP is that it will have a large number of files that don't do anything.
These files consist of "Windows Temp" files & other files which are placed onto your system, but don't actually have any purpose.
In order to get your PC working smoothly again, it's recommended you remove these files, and make Windows run much smoother again as a result.
To fix this problem, it's highly recommended that you click to this location and delete the files inside:

• C:/Windows/Temp

2) Un-Install Unwanted Programs If you have unwanted programs on your PC, these will also be causing your computer to run slower.
This problem is a major issue for many Windows systems, as it will prevent your system from being able to run as smoothly as possible.
To fix this, you should click onto Start > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs and then remove any of the unwanted applications that your system may have.
3) Stop Startup Programs Startup programs are one of the biggest causes of issues for Windows XP, as they will continually prevent your computer from being able to load up the files they require to operate.
To do this, you really need to be able to stop any of the programs you have loading at boot, which can be done by following these steps:

• Click "Windows Key + R" (loads up run)
• Type "msconfig" into the box
• Press Enter
• When MSConfig loads, click on the "Startup" tab
• Remove any programs you don't want

4) Use ReadyBoost ReadyBoost basically allows your computer to use a "flash drive" as a place to store virtual memory.
It's one of the hidden gems of Windows, as it can allow your system to load up the various important options which it requires to to help it run quicker.
Here's what to do:

• Insert a reliable USB memory stick into your PC
• Right click computer, than click properties
• Go to the advanced tab, click settings for performance,
• Go to the advanced tab in the performance options window, than click change in the virtual memory section,
• In the drive selection, select your flash drive, click custom size, and set as much as you like.
  

5) Clean Out The Registry

• Download Frontline Registry Cleaner
• Install this program
• Let it scan & clean out any of the problems on your PC
• Restart your system

The registry is one of the main reasons why XP will run slowly, and so it's recommended that you're able to make it run faster by cleaning it out.
This part of your computer is basically a central database which stores important settings & options for Windows, allowing it to operate as smoothly as possible.
Unfortunately, Windows often damages its registry, making it vital you clean out this part of your PC to ensure it's able to run smoothly again.