DCat's quick and dirty guide to better RS gaming.







NOTE:  I do --NOT-- take responsibility for any actions you take that can ruin your system!







Most of this guide will simply point to other guides on the web.  It saves me having to type.

Section 1: Ensure your PC is optimized.







1. Install the latest drivers...especially audio and video.





2. Disable any unneeded startup programs 







(http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml)





        Ex: sunjava startup, adobe stuff, etc.





        For detailed summary of startup items, go here: 





http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/





3. Defrag your drive.





4. For the rest, visit here:  http://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html





5. PROCEED WITH CAUTION: http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm





I have been using this guide for years with good results...but BE CAREFUL!





6. If you use antivirus, you can disable the real time protection during gaming if you wish.









Section 2: Rainbow Six



This guide covers most common reasons for slow game performance.





http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/327106611/m/1001011622





WARNING:  Make backup copies of ANY FILES you tweak with this guide...You have been warned.







Section 3: Internet tweaks





1. Optimize your TCP/IP settings.  http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php





2. Update your router/firewall firmware if you have one.





3. Turn off any P2P apps(or throttle the bandwidth usage) you(or others) are running.







To do:





1. Make a one-stop-shop download area for related tools....with screenshot examples.





2. Add to RS tweaking





3. Update as people ask questions, suggest missing topics, etc.