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*Windows* Computer Question:

RAMPING 11:40 PM - 25 May, 2010
I have a Window Vista and it sometimes lags, when I load music. What windows do yall use? And any ideas of how to make my laptop more dj like?

Yeah I know macs are better lol, but I got HP...
Laz219 11:45 PM - 25 May, 2010
When you load music into what?

www.scratchlive.net
RAMPING 12:26 AM - 26 May, 2010
Oh, I have 64-Bits. Im not sure I think its just my computer, its just loads up slowly some times.
_Stuart 1:11 AM - 26 May, 2010
windows xp 32 bit, non networked with virtually all services turned off
DJMark 1:16 AM - 26 May, 2010
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I have a Window Vista and it sometimes lags, when I load music.


If your machine can support Windows XP (that is, if proper XP drivers are available for all the components), that will always run better/more efficiently than either Vista or Windows 7.
RAMPING 1:30 AM - 26 May, 2010
Hold up I am probably the dummest kid on this website!

I HAVE WINDOWS 7, I have no idea where Window Vista came.

But I have Window Xp from my old computer, are you saying that Window XP is better for Dj'ing than Window 7
_Stuart 1:43 AM - 26 May, 2010
its better for serato at the moment.
it may get better for windows 7 eventually but for now its better to use XP
RogerRabbit 1:50 AM - 26 May, 2010
You need to right click on the folder your have music on

Where it says Optimize this library for:
Select Documents

That will have you folder load like XP.

If you are using whitelabel.net files, they will still move/copy slower than regular files..
DJMark 1:54 AM - 26 May, 2010
There's a lot less "OS overhead" going on with XP. Windows 7 is definitely an improvement over Vista, but it's still slower than XP when compared on the same hardware.

Honestly, if I just wanted a laptop for Scratch Live only (no video) that was never going to touch the internet in any way, I'd be perfectly happy using Windows XP on decent hardware.
ninos 4:08 AM - 26 May, 2010
mac
RogerRabbit 4:26 AM - 26 May, 2010
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mac

Not relevant..
RAMPING 4:22 PM - 26 May, 2010
Haha, yeah ive been told macs are amazing, ill guess I have get use to window 07 and wait for an update or something.
Dj-M.Bezzle 4:48 PM - 26 May, 2010
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Quote:
mac

Not relevant..



it is when you look at who the thread starter is
RAMPING 9:10 PM - 26 May, 2010
chill bro, I got people who hate me and I made only 2 threads damn I should like quit...
RAMPING 2:52 AM - 26 January, 2024
Wow. Bumping my first post ever on the Serato Forum.

Dear, Serato.
Thank you for bringing me this far.

<3