Improving performance

1. Close all other programs while playing.

• Close all programs that appear on the task bar.
• Press CTRL-ALT-DEL to pull up a list of programs that are still running at this point (but not on the task bar).
• Close all unneccessary programs by using the "End Task" button for each.

Note: In our experience the only necessary programs are "Explorer" and "Systray." You should however check with the computer manufacturer to insure that their machines do not require other programs to remain active as well.

2. Set Graphics Acceleration to maximum in your System Control Panel.

• Go to the Start menu on your taskbar. Select Settings->Control Panel.
• Double-click the System icon.
• Click the Performance tab.
• Click the Graphics button.
• In the Graphics box, position the Hardware Acceleration slider to Full.