Windows Strip Down

[Me2]

I've just picked up a second hand PC for running my router.
It has windows XP pre-installed with no other software onboard.
The windows software comes with a few games programs and other peripheral
Programs loaded as part of windows. (nothing shows up in the add/remove hardware programs in control panel)
My question is, how do I strip down windows to its bare operating system to
run Mach3. Do I just delete the folder and remove them from the recycle bin or do I have to do some sort of clean up in registry or other area's of windows to do a complete clean up.
I want to avoid any wanderings of windows whilst running the CNC software.

Thanks
Cam

[ger21]

Run the Mach3 driver test. If the results are good, don't do anything. If you have problems, there is an XP optimisation list at the ww.machsupport.com website.

[Me2]

Thanks Gerry

Cam