Set xp pro to best performance.

domains · 10-25-2009, 03:29 PM

Start/control panel/system/advanced/performace settings.

click on adjusted for best performance.

Horusrogue · 10-25-2009, 06:02 PM

Most systems build recently would benefit from an OS update.

**linderman** · 10-28-2009, 12:27 PM

you want performance? windows 7 is what you want, huge diff >>>runs circles around XP and vista

**Tyree** · 10-28-2009, 02:11 PM

The best tweaking guide for all OS's : http://www.blackviper.com/

domains · 10-29-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linderman

you want performance? windows 7 is what you want, huge diff >>>runs circles around XP and vista

Even the 32 bit version?

Dont really want to install 64 because not alot of programs support it.

Horusrogue · 10-29-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domains

Even the 32 bit version?

Dont really want to install 64 because not alot of programs support it.

It supports 32 bit programs just fine.

**Tyree** · 10-29-2009, 05:00 PM

I wouldn't say 7 "runs circles around XP & Vista" but it is certainly a much better OS than Vista.
If you have concerns about software compatibility, install the 64Bit version but do NOT activate it. Try your software and see how it goes. If there are conflicts, wipe it and install the 32Bit version.

ebackhus · 10-29-2009, 06:50 PM

I've only had ONE program that wouldn't install under 7 and it specifically says it won't run in a 64-bit environment.

**Tyree** · 10-29-2009, 08:28 PM

I have several needed softwares that won't work or won't work correctly so I reverted back to 32Bit.
For the normal user, I would say the 64Bit version should be fine.

**linderman** · 10-29-2009, 09:05 PM

hmmmmmm my personal machine has 4 users at home and none of them will willing enter the XP boot OS or the Vista OS

you score the game from there ?

domains · 11-06-2009, 10:13 PM

I could not install zonealarm pro on win7 ... found Comodo Firewall which looked promising even the free version.

I tryed 64 version and when gaming my pc shut down completely and I thought at first it was my 2gigs of ram.

but was my power supply that was letting go I think... installed xp and bought a new PS and it did it did not shut down but when gaming screen froze till I noticed my clock was set to 2008.

So not sure if it was my ram with win7 64 bit or my PS .... But computer shut completely down and had to press power to light up... so I guess PS.

Store took it back and placed on shelf to sell again because he tested it with a meter but I told him its when gaming.

o well.
might try win7 64 again.

not sure if 2gigs are enough tho or its bottlenecking.

Horusrogue · 11-08-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domains

I could not install zonealarm pro on win7 ... found Comodo Firewall which looked promising even the free version.

I tryed 64 version and when gaming my pc shut down completely and I thought at first it was my 2gigs of ram.

but was my power supply that was letting go I think... installed xp and bought a new PS and it did it did not shut down but when gaming screen froze till I noticed my clock was set to 2008.

So not sure if it was my ram with win7 64 bit or my PS .... But computer shut completely down and had to press power to light up... so I guess PS.

Store took it back and placed on shelf to sell again because he tested it with a meter but I told him its when gaming.

o well.
might try win7 64 again.

not sure if 2gigs are enough tho or its bottlenecking.

What are you on about exactly? The clock is set in BIOS. The cmos must have been faulty. Bottle necking what? You have listed no actual specs.

NuComer · 11-09-2009, 09:57 AM

If i recall correctly Windows 7 haves a factory XP vpc i think its called XP mode or something like that

Horusrogue · 11-09-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuComer

If i recall correctly Windows 7 haves a factory XP vpc i think its called XP mode or something like that

Ultimate, yes.

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