1. Processor scheduling should be set to background services and not Programs. 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance Settings > Advanced Tab > Background Services 

2. Visual effects should be set to a minimum. 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance Settings > Visual Effects Tab > Adjust for best performance 

3. Switch Off Desktop Background Image 

    Right Click Desktop > Properties > Desktop Tab > Background None 

4. Disable Screen Saver 

    Right Click Desktop > Properties > Screen Saver > None 

5. Disable Fast User Switching 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > User Accounts > Change the way users log on or off > Untick Use Fast User Switching 

6. Switch Off Power Schemes 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Always On > Turn off monitor and turn off hard discs to Never 

7. Switch Off Hibernation 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Hibernate > Untick Hibernation 

8. Disable System Sounds 

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sounds Tab > Sound Scheme to None.