| Re: Mike or Aaron Will This Work? [message #98800 is a reply to message #98799] |
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:43   |
Aaron Allen
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Registered: May 2008
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musicxp isn't as easy to get at now... instead try this:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
AA
"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
news:482cf696@linux...
>
> "Terry Thomas" <god1stjt@alltel.net> wrote in message
> news:482ceb6c$1@linux...
>>
>> 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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