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Se7eN
03-25-2007, 12:32 PM
I'm going through the services.msc app disabling services that are not needed and just take up resources.

I've disabled some services that I know are completely useless for me on my DAW, but what do you disable to help your PC run faster?

Thanks,
Mike
nickysnd
03-25-2007, 01:27 PM
Here (http://musicxp.net/tuning_tips.php) some tips that worked for me.
LEX
03-25-2007, 02:48 PM
There is little that is going to "speed up" your DAW turning them off regardless of what people have said.

And on top of that, there are things you might think you don't need that you do and create havok on your system.

There are only 2 things to disable in Services.
Automatic Updates (turning it off in the Automatic Updates window isn't the same)
Security Center

Stop them first.
Set them both for disabled.

You can also disable MSN Messanger, but it will do it automaticly if you open it up and turn it off.

The Other things in that website are fine. You will notice a bit more pep, but it isn't going to make your system a ton faster in what you are doing.
It will boot faster (especially getting rid of Security Center) and moving around will be quicker.

LEX
Jamtheguitarman
03-25-2007, 05:04 PM
Dont we need automatic updates?

whats the problem with them?
LEX
03-26-2007, 07:10 AM
Dont we need automatic updates?

whats the problem with them?
Automatic Updates is constantly looking to see if there are updates. So it is using CPU cycles while doing it.

There is no purpose for anything from the updates. You can easily go out and check for updates.

There isn't anything from XP updates that is needed for your DAW. Just security updates.

LEX
XGener8or
03-26-2007, 11:32 AM
My DAW, or just a separate boot partition of my main PC, is completely offline. All network drivers disabled, so it doesn't need any updates :). Also ran it through XP Lite and removed almost everything :D
stmiller
03-26-2007, 11:04 PM
Automatic Updates is constantly looking to see if there are updates. So it is using CPU cycles while doing it.


LEX

Yep, and constantly scanning the hard drive to see what updates you need. Not so good for when you are cranking out serious audio and would rather use your resources for audio.
LEX
03-26-2007, 11:39 PM
Yep, and constantly scanning the hard drive to see what updates you need. Not so good for when you are cranking out serious audio and would rather use your resources for audio.
Oops! Forgot about the Harddrive factor!

Bad, Bad, Bad!

Makes me wonder sometimes about all the people who have troubles with their systems.

LEX
Se7eN
03-27-2007, 10:50 AM
I have another question that I don't feel needs to be in a new thread.

But do you keep all of your VST's and software on the same HDD as your system drive? Or separate? I have a 80Gb system drive, and a 320Gb drive on the way. Should I reinstall my VST's and such on the 320? When Presonus releases 64-bit drivers, or when I get a new soundcard, I don't want to have to reinstall EVERYTHING again.

Thanks,
Mike
Jamtheguitarman
03-27-2007, 11:06 AM
What about automatic updates installed on a non recording home pc?

keep them?
XGener8or
03-27-2007, 12:14 PM
I have a separate physical disk for all samples.
LEX
03-27-2007, 12:45 PM
I have another question that I don't feel needs to be in a new thread.

But do you keep all of your VST's and software on the same HDD as your system drive? Or separate? I have a 80Gb system drive, and a 320Gb drive on the way. Should I reinstall my VST's and such on the 320? When Presonus releases 64-bit drivers, or when I get a new soundcard, I don't want to have to reinstall EVERYTHING again.

Thanks,
Mike
Software, including the VSTi applications go on the bootdrive. It doesn't matter if you install them on another drive.
If you reinstall and try to run them, it won't work.

Samples go on a sample drive.

LEX
LEX
03-27-2007, 12:46 PM
What about automatic updates installed on a non recording home pc?

keep them?
Nothing wrong with that.

LEX