new to vista

ok im a litle new to vista and is there any possible way to boost it's performance? cuz i just got it installed. i want it to be running as best as it can. And also, whats the difference between 32 and 64 bit?new to vista
Here%26#39;s how to boost  your PC into a hardcore gaming monster:

• Buy a copy of Windows XP Professional
• Format your boot drive
• Install Windows XP Professional to your boot drive.
• Now play your games at 10X the performance than with Vista

new to vista
how do u format your boot drive and which drive is it?