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RaelRode · 31-07-2007, 16:41

Okay, I am in need of some help. After finding out Creative Suite 3 will install on Vista I am keeping it, but it runs really slow and I wondered if any of you know how to speed it up.

I have already disabled Windows Aero and I have 2 GB RAM. Does anyone know if there is a faster vista shell and if there are any services I can get rid of??

Cheers guys.

Herr Kurm · 31-07-2007, 17:05

You can always install XP. Vista is bollocks for production environment.

Paul · 31-07-2007, 17:14

it ain't that bad herr

you might find some info here man

iFixPhoto · 31-07-2007, 22:25

3 words. RAM, Video Card, Proccessing Chip!

pgo · 31-07-2007, 23:39

Hahaha.

RaelRode · 06-08-2007, 16:27

OK then:-

2 GB DDR RAM
3.00 GHz Intel D Processor 2x 2MB Cache

Dunno what kind of video card I got but its a decent one :p

Thanks for the link karloff, I've done a lot of that stuff anyway.

Paul · 06-08-2007, 16:40

tried my best to get vista to go faster when i used it, but in the end i hate to say it, xp is quicker and probably fits your needs.

anyway, hope it helped

RaelRode · 06-08-2007, 17:12

It's looking that way. As soon as I have enoygh money for a MacBook I'm sticking linux on my PC and running a few bits and pieces from it.

Wiggy · 20-09-2007, 17:51

I am running Vista home premium on a self built rig

Intel E6600 Due core 2.4ghz
2 gig ram
nvidia geforce 6600
and it's very very quick at every task, i normally have deamweaver, photoshop, outlook, illustrator all open at the same time!!

but you need 2gig min ram for vista

Paul · 20-09-2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggy

I am running Vista home premium on a self built rig

Intel E6600 Due core 2.4ghz
2 gig ram
nvidia geforce 6600
and it's very very quick at every task, i normally have deamweaver, photoshop, outlook, illustrator all open at the same time!!

but you need 2gig min ram for vista

had a better system than that and i felt it stuggled. 3gb min RAM imo

wwwroot · 23-09-2007, 00:24

just add one more ram

the guy · 02-10-2007, 18:31

vista sucks if u ask me...

*2cents*

Scott · 02-10-2007, 19:01

I've just built mine up over the weekend,

Everything runs so smooth.

I'm on a quad core CPU, 4gb ram and 8800 graphics card.

not to shabby.

Hunch · 02-10-2007, 22:08

Turn off indexing for everything except the Start Menu. You don't need it. It's what makes the hard drive constantly thrash away for hours at a time, and is supposed to run quietly in the background without stealing resources, but it rarely does.

Also, you could try using 'ReadyBoost' with a good USB memory stick. I've heard mixed reports about how effective it is, but recently the consensus seems to be that it does improve things in some situations.

Do Gooder · 03-10-2007, 04:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunch

Turn off indexing for everything except the Start Menu. You don't need it. It's what makes the hard drive constantly thrash away for hours at a time, and is supposed to run quietly in the background without stealing resources, but it rarely does.

Also, you could try using 'ReadyBoost' with a good USB memory stick. I've heard mixed reports about how effective it is, but recently the consensus seems to be that it does improve things in some situations.

will try that hunch. hate the way the old HD munches about all the time on my pee cee.

Paul · 03-10-2007, 04:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSteel

I've just built mine up over the weekend,

Everything runs so smooth.

I'm on a quad core CPU, 4gb ram and 8800 graphics card.

not to shabby.

beast!

31-07-2007, 16:41	#1 (permalink)
RaelRode Designers are strange :) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shrewsbury, UK Posts: 1,735	Make vista run faster Okay, I am in need of some help. After finding out Creative Suite 3 will install on Vista I am keeping it, but it runs really slow and I wondered if any of you know how to speed it up. I have already disabled Windows Aero and I have 2 GB RAM. Does anyone know if there is a faster vista shell and if there are any services I can get rid of?? Cheers guys. __________________ If it works, it's valid.

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Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,679	You can always install XP. Vista is bollocks for production environment. __________________ refreshed portfolio

06-08-2007, 16:27	#6 (permalink)
RaelRode Designers are strange :) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shrewsbury, UK Posts: 1,735	OK then:- 2 GB DDR RAM 3.00 GHz Intel D Processor 2x 2MB Cache Dunno what kind of video card I got but its a decent one :p Thanks for the link karloff, I've done a lot of that stuff anyway. __________________ If it works, it's valid.

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RaelRode Designers are strange :) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shrewsbury, UK Posts: 1,735	It's looking that way. As soon as I have enoygh money for a MacBook I'm sticking linux on my PC and running a few bits and pieces from it. __________________ If it works, it's valid.

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Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,885	I've just built mine up over the weekend, Everything runs so smooth. I'm on a quad core CPU, 4gb ram and 8800 graphics card. not to shabby. __________________ flick me

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Paul Junkie[scum] Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,737	it ain't that bad herr you might find some info here man

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iFixPhoto Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18	3 words. RAM, Video Card, Proccessing Chip!

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pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	Hahaha.

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Paul Junkie[scum] Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,737	tried my best to get vista to go faster when i used it, but in the end i hate to say it, xp is quicker and probably fits your needs. anyway, hope it helped

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Wiggy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South East of England Posts: 43	I am running Vista home premium on a self built rig Intel E6600 Due core 2.4ghz 2 gig ram nvidia geforce 6600 and it's very very quick at every task, i normally have deamweaver, photoshop, outlook, illustrator all open at the same time!! but you need 2gig min ram for vista

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wwwroot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19	just add one more ram

02-10-2007, 18:31	#12 (permalink)
the guy from under the box Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: up it that tree... Posts: 17	vista sucks if u ask me... 2cents

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Hunch Grumpy old man Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Japan Posts: 1,617	Turn off indexing for everything except the Start Menu. You don't need it. It's what makes the hard drive constantly thrash away for hours at a time, and is supposed to run quietly in the background without stealing resources, but it rarely does. Also, you could try using 'ReadyBoost' with a good USB memory stick. I've heard mixed reports about how effective it is, but recently the consensus seems to be that it does improve things in some situations.

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