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jjbutler88
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by jjbutler88 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:43 am
If the PC is only for music, torrent a version of XP lite or get nlite and create a lite version of XP, never take it online (stops you becoming distracted), just install ASIO4ALL, transfer samples over on a usb stick, bingo, workstation that goes like shit off a stick.
Failing that, get a mac and dont worry about any of this crap

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masetrax
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by masetrax » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:18 am
jjbutler88 wrote:If the PC is only for music, torrent a version of XP lite or get nlite and create a lite version of XP, never take it online (stops you becoming distracted), just install ASIO4ALL, transfer samples over on a usb stick, bingo, workstation that goes like shit off a stick.
Failing that, get a mac and dont worry about any of this crap

Except the internet browsing ting!
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vertex
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by vertex » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:43 am
MaseTrax wrote:jjbutler88 wrote:If the PC is only for music, torrent a version of XP lite or get nlite and create a lite version of XP, never take it online (stops you becoming distracted), just install ASIO4ALL, transfer samples over on a usb stick, bingo, workstation that goes like shit off a stick.
Failing that, get a mac and dont worry about any of this crap

Except the internet browsing ting!
unplug the internet

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mickledan
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by mickledan » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:39 am
disable all unneeded entrys from msconfig's startup tab liekwize for services.msc
haven't used nlite yet but think I will be doing soon

Pea's
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prime|evil
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by prime|evil » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:15 pm
STINJEE wrote:get rid of all the fancy display shit, go back to the old school setup with grey toolbar along the bottom, and the obv one of settin your virtual memory,
DONT do this if running XP. XP actually runs worse if you take off all the fancy schmancy settings.
Go get Windows 7. It's amazing. It doesn't even have defrag anymore as it stores files so damn efficiently!
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cloak and dagger
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by cloak and dagger » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:39 pm
Prime|Evil wrote:STINJEE wrote:get rid of all the fancy display shit, go back to the old school setup with grey toolbar along the bottom, and the obv one of settin your virtual memory,
DONT do this if running XP. XP actually runs worse if you take off all the fancy schmancy settings.
What? I've NEVER heard this before. In fact, I've constantly heard the opposite. Maybe you know something I don't (this is very possible).
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mickledan
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by mickledan » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:42 pm
Cloak and Dagger wrote:Prime|Evil wrote:STINJEE wrote:get rid of all the fancy display shit, go back to the old school setup with grey toolbar along the bottom, and the obv one of settin your virtual memory,
DONT do this if running XP. XP actually runs worse if you take off all the fancy schmancy settings.
What? I've NEVER heard this before. In fact, I've constantly heard the opposite. Maybe you know something I don't (this is very possible).
same.
I fail to see how if you disable the service for the themes system this can use any resource what so ever..
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FSTZ1
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by FSTZ1 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:05 pm
jjbutler88 wrote:If the PC is only for music, torrent a version of XP lite
wow
that has to be the worst advice I have ever read on this forum
there are ways to optimize your windows install without using a hacked out operating system
if this works for you, consider yourself VERY lucky
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FSTZ1
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by FSTZ1 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:11 pm
Digital Producer Step by Step Guide to optimization
^^this is dated 2002 but a lot of the info is still relevant
I also use
Registry Mechanic to keep my registry free of broken links
also scan for adware spyware weekly and try not to go to unsafe websites
maintenence is a must
and backup monthly if not more frequently
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futures_untold
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by futures_untold » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:28 pm
FSTZ wrote:Digital Producer Step by Step Guide to optimization
^^this is dated 2002 but a lot of the info is still relevant
I also use
Registry Mechanic to keep my registry free of broken links
also scan for adware spyware weekly and try not to go to unsafe websites
maintenence is a must
and backup monthly if not more frequently
Quality post!
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Same goes to Deadly Habit too actually
Thanks for the info

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drokkr
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by drokkr » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:33 pm
no food, drinking or smoking at computer. good rule because it helps you take breaks

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FSTZ1
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by FSTZ1 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:22 pm
DROKKR wrote:no food, drinking or smoking at computer. good rule because it helps you take breaks

and keeps you from having a bad case of "office chair butt"
makes you more desirable to the ladies
hee hee
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module
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by module » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:55 pm
if you really want to not be distracted, unplug modem and kill the explorer.exe task.
get CCleaner too.
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fiziks
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by fiziks » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:21 pm
apple mac
"You never quite see/hear what other people hear and I am sure you aren't going to whack off to yourself in the mirror unless you have some issues." - abz
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slyman
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by slyman » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:32 pm
fiziks wrote:apple mac
is that like easy mac? fuck that shit!
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FSTZ1
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by FSTZ1 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:42 pm
slyman wrote:fiziks wrote:apple mac
is that like easy mac? fuck that shit!
velveeta!
SCHWAT??
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yellowhighlighter
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by yellowhighlighter » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:46 pm
what's registry mechanic do? i'm retarded at computers... is this going to mess up my cracks, not that i have any..
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yellowhighlighter
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by yellowhighlighter » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:47 pm
ok i have cracked recycle because i mean come the fuck on propellerheads that shit is ridiculous. why are you making me pay so much for this shit. i think one of these registry cleaner/fixer things fucked up my recycle crack before.
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futures_untold
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by futures_untold » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:11 pm
yellowhighlighter wrote:ok i have cracked recycle because i mean come the fuck on propellerheads that shit is ridiculous. why are you making me pay so much for this shit. i think one of these registry cleaner/fixer things fucked up my recycle crack before.
I feel you on that one. Recycle 2 is out of date, big time!!!
Needs updating badly, and until it is, they will remain one customer down.
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86.
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by 86. » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:35 pm
yellowhighlighter wrote:ok i have cracked recycle because i mean come the fuck on propellerheads that shit is ridiculous. why are you making me pay so much for this shit. i think one of these registry cleaner/fixer things fucked up my recycle crack before.
I had FL cracked and I did that registry cleaner and it deactivated it or whatever the term is. you gotta go back to the file....it'll probably be called "registry something or other"...double click it and it should all be gravy
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