Cleaning Up Windows

[mjsmikey]

I am pretty firmilliar with the basics on cleaning up the garbage on windows like adjusting the start up options and using the System Tools. I ocassionally delete the left over folders left in the Program drive that are empty, after Uninstalling.

Without Reformatting what other steps might I take to help speed up and make this Windows XP Sp2 Run faster. I know there might be some settings that make the Processor Scale Down and Up, is this something that would help if i turn this off? And, is there a bunch of Windows Cache that I dont touch when using the System tools that i could possibly clean up?

The reason I ask is because the more I use this comptuer... even without any new programs, it runs slower and slower. I will do the Clean Ups I know, and then it will help a little but will never seem to run as fast as the Original Fresh Install.