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Posted by tonkproject on Mar-19-2005 01:51:

Windows XP for DAW

does anyone install this version of xp? i heard rumours that it doesnt make any difference on fast computers.

Posted by TranceMasterUk on Mar-19-2005 02:36:

really wouldnt reccomend it mate.

some info on it

No IExplore, Net Services, Firewall.... Clean and
stable Windows ISO Cd installation that consumes only 40MB of RAM!!!

i wouldnt use it as ur only OS
try installing it on a seperate partition.

Posted by DJMaytag on Mar-19-2005 04:19:

Re: Windows XP for DAW

quote:
Originally posted by tonkproject
does anyone install this version of xp? i heard rumours that it doesnt make any difference on fast computers.

If it's similar to a clean install of XP with many services and programs disabled, then I'd go for it. I turn off all unneeded services and uninstall anything I'd never use. It does make a difference on any system.

Check these sites for XP optimization tips:

Disabling ACPI (if your mobo doesn't need it)

http://streamworksaudio.com/contents.php?id=38

http://www.modularmedia.co.uk/downloads/XPdawTweaks.htm

Posted by tonkproject on Mar-19-2005 05:07:

acctually i checked all the sites that provide info and tutorials about this before posting but i was more curious if any of TA members did that...thanx anyway

Posted by DJMaytag on Mar-19-2005 05:30:

quote:
Originally posted by tonkproject
acctually i checked all the sites that provide info and tutorials about this before posting but i was more curious if any of TA members did that...thanx anyway

Yeah, I do. I disable ACPI to keep my cards from sharing IRQ's, most notably sound cards that could lead to glitches (two cards in my machine).

A lot of the services you can disable can reduce the footprint of XP at bootup. Turning off themes and going back to the Win98 look is a pretty huge performance saver. Indexing services and System restore just aren't needed for an audio system (though you really ought to have backup partitions or drives for sensitive data if you do this).

I have an older P-III 1200 with 512Mb RAM, and I can load up a ton of VST effects and run a ton of ReWire channels from Reason and Rebirth and still play everything live just fine. Much more powerful systems might not be able to perform as well if they have all the stock XP services and programs running, in addition to everything else that gets layered on when you install more apps (look in your system tray, no doubt you have a ton of icons in there for various apps).

It should also be noted that I do a clean install of XP every 30 days due to the XP activation that I want to get around (I have a legit version of XP Home, but I use it on two computers).

Posted by tonkproject on Mar-19-2005 14:40:

quote:
Originally posted by DJMaytag
(look in your system tray, no doubt you have a ton of icons in there for various apps).

nope,i dont have something like this and i acctually hate that.thanx a lot for info....