http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/prefetch Questions tagged with 'prefetch' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:17:31 -0800 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:17:31 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/46781/How%2Dcan%2DI%2Dreturn%2Dmy%2DWindows%2DXP%2Dcomputer%2Dto%2Dits%2Doriginal%2Dspeed%2Dafter%2Dgoofing%2Dup%2Dthe%2DPrefetch%2Dfolder How can I return my Windows XP computer to its original speed after goofing up the Prefetch folder? Last week, I followed some advice that said to erase all the files from my Prefetch folder and change the registry so only boot files are preloaded. After getting irritated by slow program loads, I changed the registry back to normal.<br> <br> Now, however, when I open programs, my computer stops dead for 10-15 seconds to load it. Is there any way I can get my computer back in shape? Or do I just have to wait it out until the Prefetch folder learns which programs to preload?<br> <br> By the way, even opening "My Computer" or "My Music" will take 10-15 seconds to load. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.46781 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:17:31 -0800 boot computer prefetch speed windows xp jordanian2