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Speeding up my PC.
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Djones
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Posted : May 2, 2007 18:07
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I'm having some problems with my PC lately.
It's a Pentium E6400 Proceossor with 2 Gb's of memory and 300 GB harddrive.
When I first got it, it was really fast, but during the last 6 months I've been installing stuff and more and more.
And of course I've uninstalled all the unnessecary, but it is still freakin slow.
Are there any little programs or tricks you have tried without reinstalling Windows, to speed it up again? |
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XuN
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Posted : May 2, 2007 18:12
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Try TuneUp Utilities 2007... With that, you can configure what programs starts, when windows starts.
Else, defragment your disks, keep your desktop clean and never use Norton anti virus... 
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Alias
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Posted : May 2, 2007 18:37
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Tomos
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Posted : May 2, 2007 21:07
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Uninstalling still leaves leftover parts in the registry. Those tune up applications really don't do very much.
Seriously, bite the bullet and format. Write down everything on your computer you actually use, back up all your documents, vst presets, bookmarks etc. and reinstall only what you need. Keep your DAW to a minimum (ie - audio apps only, no games, and other non-musical junk!) install only the things you need. If you insist on trying new software constantly, while looking for 'that sound' then be aware that every 6 months you're best off doing a format.
Don't pussy about, wipe it clean! |
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : May 2, 2007 21:42
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On 2007-05-02 21:07, Tomos wrote:
Uninstalling still leaves leftover parts in the registry. Those tune up applications really don't do very much.
Seriously, bite the bullet and format. Write down everything on your computer you actually use, back up all your documents, vst presets, bookmarks etc. and reinstall only what you need. Keep your DAW to a minimum (ie - audio apps only, no games, and other non-musical junk!) install only the things you need. If you insist on trying new software constantly, while looking for 'that sound' then be aware that every 6 months you're best off doing a format.
Don't pussy about, wipe it clean!
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Yep, reformat is the only true-fire way. I always make a clone backup of barebones windows install with just drivers, so I can go back to a blank slate at a moments notice. I also make frequent clone backups along the way, so I can roll back. Used to use Symantec Ghost, but tried out the latest Acronis True Image, and it's vastly superior to ghost.
Keep The Faith,
Christian K. |
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