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How to Fix the Biggest PC Annoyances

Computing hassles driving you bonkers? We feel your pain. And we have solutions--for hardware, software, and the Web.

Steve Bass

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More Annoyances: Menus Moving Like Molasses

The Annoyance: I'm primed for a fast PC experience: I have a speedy 1.2-GHz processor with 768MB of RAM on my XP system. But here I am, tapping my fingers, watching menus fade interminably into existence.

The Fix: You want sharp, crisply appearing menus? In Windows 98 and Me, right-click the desktop, choose Properties, and select the Effects tab. With one monumental click of the mouse, uncheck that confounded Use transition effects for menus and tooltips option. In Windows XP, right-click the desktop, choose Properties, click the Appearance tab, and then Effects. Now uncheck Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips. Feels better, no?

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