How to Turn Off Windows Vista Visual Effects to Speed Your System

1. Click the 'Start' button and then 'Control Panel.' Click 'System and Maintenance' and then click 'Performance Information and Tools.'
2. Click 'Adjust visual effects' in the left pane. Enter an administrator password or give confirmation if you are prompted to do so.
3. Click the 'Visual Effects' tab and then click next to 'Adjust for best performance.' Click 'OK.'