TITLE:      WordPerfect for Windows Too Slow When Launched
PRODUCT:    WordPerfect 5.1/5.2 for Windows


Problem
WordPerfect for Windows opens too slowly.


Concept
Several factors can affect the speed of a Windows application. 
The number of applications running when you open the application,
the configuration of system resources such as memory, and
utilities that affect the operating environment of your computer
are a few of these factors.  The options you select as
preferences within WordPerfect for Windows can also affect the
speed of opening the program.


Solutions
One or more of the solutions may be needed to increase the speed
of opening WordPerfect for Windows.

     Decrease the number of Windows applications which are
running before you launch WordPerfect for Windows.

     Increase the file handles in the CONFIG.SYS file.  For
      example, change FILES=20 to read FILES=30.  (Microsoft
      recommends at least 30 file handles be allocated.)  In order
      for the changes to take effect, you will need to restart
      your computer after you modify the CONFIG.SYS file.

     Decrease the SMARTDrive command values in the CONFIG.SYS
      file.  For example, change
      DEVICE=SMARTDRV.SYS 2048 1024 to DEVICE=SMARTDRV.SYS 512 256
      or DEVICE=SMARTDRV.SYS 256 128.

      For more information on using SMARTDrive, see the Microsoft
      Windows User's Guide, Optimizing Windows (Chapter 13), Using
      SMARTDrive.

     If you are using a program which condenses data as it is
      stored on the hard drive, redirect temporary files to a hard
      drive where information is not automatically condensed.
      (Note:  this does not apply to data compression performed by
      hardware such as "RLL" drive controllers.)

     Minimize program groups in the Windows Program Manager so
      fewer icons display.

     Deselect the Ruler, Button Bar, and vertical and horizontal
      scroll bars as display defaults in Preferences.  The Ruler
      and the Button Bar are found under the View menu, and the
      scroll bars are found under Preferences in the File menu.


See Also
     Ruler in the WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows reference manual
     Button Bar in the WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows reference
manual
     Display Settings in the WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows
reference manual