[Virtualacorn-list] Virtual Acorn Setup Problem

[Chris Newman]

In article <gemini.k9uvri02vrqn301h8.druck at druck.org.uk>,
   David J. Ruck <druck at druck.org.uk> wrote:
> Chris Newman <cvjazz at waitrose.com> wrote:
> > A note of caution. I had a problem & tried setting the priority from 0 up
> > to 3. Then RiscOS 6, which I have softloaded on top of VA, took about 20
> > minutes to load. Curiouser & curiouser....

> Flatten the PC and start again. It's hopelessly crufted up.

Do you mean flatten as with a 10 pound lump hammer or are you using computer
terminology I am not conversant with? Yes, I agree with you, my machine is
pretty well fouled up but, short of buying a new machine, what steps should I
take?
Do I really have to re-install XP. I must say, things seemed to get worse
after installing Service Pack 3. Should I un-install that. How vital is
Service Pack 3?
I know this is a Windows related question but I need that working properly
for VA to be efficient.
Any help would be gratefully received.
I've just seen that Aaron has posted some advice about cleaning up a machine
& I shall try all that. I've done most of it before except the repeated
de-fragging.

Cheers,

-- 
Chris