Computer Help

[cna]

True Vista is a RAM killer, but when you have at least 2GB, it runs fine. Hell, I'm running Ultimate on 2GB right now and I'm using about 50% of my ram with 5 programs running.

Same here vista with same amount of ram and still lags some times i have tweaked it deleted alot of crap it came with and defrag almost everyday with perfect disk so i mostly stick to linux now havent gone back to vista in a while

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

I got me 6gb of ram for cheap, so I never have to worry about ram again, lol.

Bill, did you end up installing SP2? I just read this, and find it pretty funny:

“Microsoft will release Windows Vista SP2 to the Download Center and through Windows Update on May 26, 2009. Automatic Updates are scheduled to begin on June 30, 2009.”

[wtcii]

I haven't done it yet. I have two memory slots and I currently have 2 gig sticks in each one for a total of four gigs. I max out at 8 gigs, So any upgrade is going to be pretty pricey. Everything is fast when it gets past that initial lag. I'll update it soon.

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

http://www.newegg.com

That's where I buy any and every computer part. You can sometimes get 2x2gb sticks for 20 bucks, like I did. However, if you have 2gb of ram, and you're not doing anything extreme, it should be fine.

Have you done any intense optimizing of Vista at all, like disabling unneeded services? I'm currently running Vista SP1 x64 as well, so I could provide some advice.

[wtcii]

I have 4 gigs of ram currently. So going to 8 is my only option. I haven't done anything besides turning it on and using it. My Dad uses newegg for everything.

[wtcii]

Here is some more info on the computer:
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1
Ram: 4gig expandable to 8
HD: 250gig
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0ghz
Connectivity: Wireless B->N Bluetooth
Display: 14.7" widescreen

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Oh whoops, I read that wrong.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

Scroll down, and follow the *Safe* column. To get to your services, press Windows + R, then type in "services.msc". Then just right click on each service and hit properties.

[Philly Steve]

Hi, I'm a Mac.

[wtcii]

^ I wanted a mac until my Pro-PC Dad talked me out of it.

[cna]

Join the dark side!!!

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Linux FTMFW lol. CNA, what distro are you using? I personally like Xubuntu.

Bill, let us know how things work out.

[cna]

I normally use ubuntu but right now am checking out Fedora

[Paulius005]

Please guys don't let this thread turn into an OS war...

[wtcii]

Oh whoops, I read that wrong.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

Scroll down, and follow the *Safe* column. To get to your services, press Windows + R, then type in "services.msc". Then just right click on each service and hit properties.

I started to do this, but when I bring up my services and compare these to the ones on the chart, they are not the same. Maybe this is because I am still SP1. I'll update that soon.

[cna]

But yea black viper is a good source to tweak the services i would upgrade to sp2 and also turn off system protection "which is system restore" and the aero glass is a waist of memory as well you can also go into programs and features and turn off all the windows features you don't need and will never use. also try this tweak as well

Code:

 Clean up Old RTM & SP1 Backup Files in vista Sp2
To housekeep your hard disk and clean up those old and unused SP1 backup files, users probably can try the new Service Pack Cleanup Tool which is also named as compcln.exe. This successor for SP1 cleanup tool, Vsp1cln.exe, can easily remove all the system files (RTM & SP1) inherited from the older versions but replaced by Vista SP2.

Running this compeln.exe tool is pretty simple:
1. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt or click Start>Run and type cmd to open Command Prompt Windows
2. Execute the command “Compcln.exe”. The path is “c:\Windows\System32 \compcln.exe”.
3. Users will be prompted a question whether to keep Vista SP2 permanently in the system.
4. Once users type “Y” and press enter, the system will start performing the windows components clean.
After the cleansing process, users will notice the free hard disk space has increased substantially.