[Virtualacorn-list] Virtual Acorn Setup Problem

[David J. Ruck]

Chris Newman <cvjazz at waitrose.com> wrote:

> 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

That's often the quickest and easiest way.

> 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? 

Vital.

> 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.

Try Aaron's advice first, but often it is impossible to remove all of the
cruft that accumulates from trying Windows software from the internet or
magazine cover discs etc. Then the only effective solution is to flatten
the machine by reformatting the hard disc, reinstalling the OS with all the
latest service packs and patches applied in one go (makes it far more
reliable), and then reinstall only the essential applications.

Cheers
---Dave

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