| Re: Mike or Aaron Will This Work? [message #98799 is a reply to message #98797] |
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:40   |
Aaron Allen
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Registered: May 2008
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"Terry Thomas" <god1stjt@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:482ceb6c$1@linux...
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> Hey Guys,
>
> As I have posted before I am using Win 98, But for the last month I have
> been looking for a computer that has XP, and I think I have found a gem.
> My wife is a RN and about a year ago she became a traveling RN. Right now
> she is working in Columbia, SC at The Richland Palmetto Health Hospital.
> So one night she asked some of the other nurses if they knew where the
> Surplus
> store was in the area, because she was "Looking for her husband" (That
> would
> be me) a computer with something called XP. (Now that's funny) So they
> began
> to give her direction to the store, when another nurse joined in on the
> conversation
> and said "I have one he can have. (Free)
>
> So with all that said, will this work.
>
> AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2100 + 1.73 GHz
> 512 MB of Ram 1 AGP Slot 5 PCI Slot
>
> Man! what a find. I Think
>
> If this will work:
> 1 Should I run an Antivirus before installing Paris and then delete the
> software? (Paris use only)
Personally, I'd wipe the system and use whatever system restore/Windows XP
disc came with it.. assuming one did. If not, then yeah download
http://free.grisoft.com the free version of AVG, complete scan/clean it, and
if you will never connect to the internet you can remove the program.
However, it's free so I would probably just kill the services when I start
up because you never know when a client might bring you a 'present' on a CD,
DVD or hard drive with their project. You'll also want to run a clean system
sweep for spyware. Windows Defender oughta cover that, and it's free also
from www.microsoft.com if you need it. While you're connected to the
internet, also check for any driver updates, but don't get 'feature rich' on
the software. Base drivers only. Don't get a bunch of windows updates
pertaining to security and network either, just slows down the system.
Memory serving, my Paris machine uses something like 0%~1% CPU at idle and
80 Mbytes of memory before launching paris. That is Service Pack 1 and no
internet/security updates... it 'never' sees the internet.
FWIW, I'm using an AMD 1900+ in my Paris rig on 512 RAM. A 600w power supply
was enough to run a UAD, 2 video cards and 3 EDS cards, if that helps you
guage power requirements.
> 2 What should I delete from the system so Paris can run smooth?
It's more about killing unneeded services. www.musicxp.net
> 3 What should I do or not do before installing Paris?
Make sure you have a solid system first. Buy an image program, image the
disc. Update the image as you move along in the install process. Check with
the motherboard manufacturer to see which PCI slots share IRQ's. Don't put
an EDS card on with video IRQ slots (usually the AGP and the one next to it,
but not always). Make sure the power supply is up to snuff for running the
amount of EDS cards you plan to put in it. Use a 2nd hard drive for audio
data. If you're not using stuff like the network, USB or firewire (or COM
ports for that matter) disable them in the BIOS if it's onboard.
AA
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