1.Go to ‘Start’ > Right-click on ‘My Computer’
2. Select ‘Properties’ from the drop-down menu
3.When the window opens, click the ‘Advanced’ tab
4. Under ‘Performace’ click ‘Settings’
5. Under ‘Visual Effects’ uncheck everything except the following:
Shadows under menus
Shadows under mouse pointers
Show transluscent selection rectangle
Use drop shadows for icons labels on desktop
Use visual styles on windows and buttons
6. If you really don’t care for visuals and you are really looking for performace, then click on ‘Adjust for Performance’ under Visual Effects.