install order....(windoze)

Post by **garyb** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 2:44 am

i hope this is helpful.this applies to other windoze os that one might use as well(for the most part).feel free to adjust for your needs,these are only suggestions that have worked for me,following:

i would suggest that for best results,you should seriously consider making this computer an audio only machine.computers that are good for typewriters and internet(500mhz-1ghz)can be had for $0-$300 these days,so....

don't install antivirus programs if you don't need to and only run them when you must if you do have a need for them.

two harddrives,one for data(music) and one for programs is a very good idea.repartition those drives reformat and install xp(which is all one step) and then:

1.install mobo drivers.
2.enable dma.
3.install video drivers
4.install cw card(s).
5.install cw DRIVER ONLY.
6.install any other hardware and drivers.
7.tweak windows.(some hints here: http://www.planetz.com/forums/viewtopic ... forum=3&80
8.install sequencer.
9.install sfp.

should be perfect.

please avoid cracks and warez.(if you want your computer to work right)

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darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 10:08 am

I suggest an extra step...

6.5. Take an image of your system drive using Ghost/Drive Image/similar. Saves having to go through steps 1-6 again if something goes wrong

peace

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 11:31 am

Yeah Norton Ghost is da bomb. The guys from Infinite Vortex turned me on to that program.

Once I know I have the basics installed, tweaked and running properly, I create a Ghost backup called Basic or something like that. If I ever need to reinstall or fix things, at least I know I don't have to go through another hour-long installation procedure from scratch. Saves a lot of headache. I highly recommend it!

Omb · Post by **Omb** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 4:57 pm

hello everyone.

can i make a ghost image if i have only one
harddisc and i heard that i need two hardrive fo making that image ?

cheers
Omb

darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 6:25 pm

Yes, you can.. but you need to have 2 or more partitions set up on your hard drive.

peace

dehuszar · Post by **dehuszar** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 4:46 pm

Or you need a CD burner.

SAm

Rob van Berkel · Post by **Rob van Berkel** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 1:35 am

@garyb:
Can you explain the order of the last two steps, being sequencer first and then SFP. I always install SFP first. Ok, it doesn't know where the VST plugins directory resides because there isn't one, but hey, I never use SFP in VST mode. So, is there any other reason to use this installation order?
Rob

Post by **garyb** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 1:37 am

xtc mode is the main reason i know of.

darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:12 pm

You could also try creating the VSTplugins folder manually where it should be and adding the path in the following registry string in the HKLM/SOFTWARE/VST key:

VSTPluginsPath

peace

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:16 am

On 2003-09-06 17:57, Omb wrote:
hello everyone.

can i make a ghost image if i have only one
harddisc and i heard that i need two hardrive fo making that image ?

cheers
Omb

You can make a Ghost image with only one hard drive but it depends what you are Ghosting. If you intend to Ghost the entire drive (seems like a lot of muckity muck), then you would possibly need a second drive to copy the Ghost image file to.

However, maybe you only need to Ghost a certain partition. You can easily Ghost a partition and save the Ghost image to the same physical hard drive (maybe on another partition). Makes sense though to backup the Ghost images somewhere else besides the hard drive.

Norton Ghost works with a floppy disc. You need to reboot with a special bootable Ghost floppy in the A drive. Then you specify what it is you want to Ghost and where you want to save the image file. It's so easy.

I only use Ghost to make backup images of my OS partitions. Ghost can automatically make backup images for both active and hidden partitions (very nice touch indeed). I don't install applications on my C: drive. I only install the operating system there and use another partition for application files. I use Ghost to make a backup of the basic OS installation in case I ever need to rebuild the operating system, at least I don't have to reinstall from scratch (saves about a half hour of work). In fact, I create two basic images of my OS - one with just the bare minimum of stuff, and one with all the bells & whistles installed. For my bare OS, I usually install whatever drivers are needed (such as video, printer, etc.) before Ghosting.

Post by **garyb** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:33 pm

bump.