[windows] My S4 Diary: Prepping for and setting up my S4

[smiTTTen]

The thread is filled with people thanking author, more useful tips but also allot of un constructive comments such as 'get a mac' or people that have failed to optimise basic hardware or windows settings usually by not following instructions and guides.

I'm guessing your the proud owner of a mac?

Actually, no one has thanked me in days!

[Boogiepop]

I was wondering about the necessity of partitioning my HDD if I intend to only use this laptop for audio oriented progs (i . g . Traktor, Ableton, etc) and minor web access for updates and music downloads?

Anyway, this post was incredible and actually inspired me to reconfigure my notebook. Thanks to smittten and petegt for the walk - thru / vid tutorials ✌

[smiTTTen]

One of the benefits of partitioning is that it enables the user to deploy only the components they need for a given environment. If you are just going to be using it for audio apps etc then your probably don't need a separate partition. If the web access portion grows to the point where you think you need stuff like anti-virus/spam s/w then you might consider splitting them out.

I personally like additional partitions as it provides a safety net if one of them becomes corrupted and you want to be able to switch to another quickly without going through the install/restore/recovery process.

There's trade offs all the way around - just find what feels the most comfortable, manageable and affordable.

SmiTTTen

[Tornesoul]

Hi smittten and petegt, both of ur posts are very informative. Rather then post a new thread i would like to ask something here regarding a new laptop running on windows 7 os and the s4.

Some background info 1st. Im about to get a new laptop, most probably a windows 7 laptop as thats wat im comfortable with, and plan to use it for general purposes + sch work + bedroom djing. Specs wise i doubt it would be an issue as i would be getting something on the higher end.

If i was to create 2 users and NOT partition my hdd, thereby having 1 for general usage / sch work and 1 solely for Traktor 2 / DJing, and optimise the djing account by fine tuning it for traktor and audio processes, such as through msconfig and changing usb power management and what not. Would this be a viable option to reduce the amount of audio drop outs/cackles etc?

I understand that ultimately, a partitioned hdd would fare better. But just wondering, cause i dun rly wanna partition it. Thanks!

[smiTTTen]

Good Question!

Creating to separate users will separate out the access right and user experience but I am pretty sure that it's not going to give you any extra performance gains for Traktor as the drivers and services will still load up.

I am not sure why you wouldn't want to partition your disk. If you can provide some more information I may be able to help a little more.

SmiTTTen

[Tornesoul]

If however, i was to disable all the external programs/services, configure the resources and what not, etc etc and thereby tuning the windows 7 OS solely for the djing user account, your saying it wouldnt make a difference in terms of performance for TP2? Just asking.

Well just that i can forsee myself messing around a lil bit on TP2 while using some of the general user accounts data. Like, while studying or just messing ard. Having to reboot via another partition would be problematic. As u can c, im not that knowledgable bout the new partitioning stuff. Still stuck in the old, "reformat to partition" thing. It looks real simple now though. Am on IE finding info now though.

[smiTTTen]

7500 views!!! I'm like famous or something....

Gonna call my agent.

[VanGogo]

Thank you Mr Smitten. I'm glad some one is nice enough to help the Mac-less among us!

And a question. Saw something about using an SD card as xtra ram. What is your take on that?

[smiTTTen]

@Echo off
:menu
ECHO.
ECHO. Welcome to the DJTT Windows Optimizer for Pro Audio v1.018
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO. Press 1 if you want to optimize your laptop for a gig
ECHO. Press 2 if you want to restore everything for normal use
echo. Press 3 if you want to install RAM Saver Pro
ECHO. Press 4 to quit
ECHO.
ECHO.
Set /p input=What do you want to do?

IF %Input% == 1 GOTO Optimize
IF %Input% == 2 GOTO Restore
IF %Input% == 3 GOTO Install
IF %Input% == 4 Goto Quit

:Install
ECHO.
ECHO. If needed, you have to click on download.
start http://www65.zippyshare.com/d/300326...amsaverpro.exe
ping 123.45.67.89 -n 1 -w 30000 > nul
ECHO.
Echo. The Ram Saver pro installer will be launched now! Install the program as usual!
start C:\Users\%Username%\Downloads\ramsaverpro.exe
ping 123.45.67.89 -n 1 -w 25000 > nul
ECHO.
ECHO. Ram Saver Pro has been installed
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO. Press 1 if you want to optimize your laptop for a gig
ECHO. Press 2 if you want to restore everything for normal use
ECHO. Press 3 to quit
ECHO.
ECHO.
Set /p input=What do you want to do?

IF %Input% == 1 GOTO Optimize
IF %Input% == 2 GOTO Restore
IF %Input% == 3 Goto Quit

:Optimize
CLS
ECHO.
ECHO. Optimizing your computer now!
ECHO.
rem Disabling your wifi
set /p hardwareID= What is the hardware ID of your Wifi card? Also make you have devcon installed! For instructions, visit http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=304909
devcon disable *%hardwareID%*

rem Defragmentating your RAM
if exist "C:\Program Files\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe" start "DJ Script" "C:\Program Files\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe"
if exist "C:\Program Files (x86)\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe" start "DJ Script" "C:\Program Files (x86)\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe"


rem Stopping Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and Avast!...
net stop mpssvc
net stop windefend
net stop "avast! Antivirus"

rem Stopping DHCP Client and Wireless LAN...
net stop WinHttpAutoProxySvc
net stop dhcp
net stop wlansvc

rem Stopping Other Network Related Services...
net stop "dns cache"
net stop netprofm
net stop nlasvc
net stop netman
net stop iphlpsvc
net stop lanmanworkstation
net stop "Bonjour Service"
net stop dhcp
net stop nsi
net stop lanmanserver
net stop lmhosts
net stop "shared access"
net stop nettcpportsharing
net stop remoteaccess
net stop alg
net stop bits
net stop peerdistsvc
net stop certpropsvc
net stop homegrouplistener
net stop homegroupprovider
net stop winrm
net stop Broswer
net stop TrkWks


rem Stopping other Windows Services...
net stop wscsvc
net stop DPS
net stop CscService
net stop WPDBusEnum
net stop ProtectedStorage
net stop RemoteRegistry
net stop seclogon
net stop wscsvc

rem Stopping Blue Tooth Services
net stop bthserv

rem Stopping Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance Services
net stop sessionenv
net stop termservice

rem Stopping Windows Update Services
net stop wuauserv

rem Stopping iPod Services
net stop "ipod service"
net stop "Apple Mobile Device"

rem Stopping Stuff that makes your PC look nice...
net stop themes
net stop sensrsvc
net stop AeLookupSvc
net stop UxSms

rem Stopping Scanner, Camera and other imaging Services...
net stop stisvc

rem Stopping Windows Media Playing Sharing...
net stop WMPnetworksvc

rem Stopping Tablet Device Support...
net stop tabletinputservice

rem Stopping Other Windows Services...
net stop bdesvc
net stop wbengine
net stop uiodetect
net stop defragsvc
net stop axinstsv
net stop "w32time"
net stop wercplsupport
net stop PnkBstrA
net stop TeamViewer6
net stop HPSLPSVC
net stop Wsearch
net stop osppsvc


rem Stopping Printer Services
net stop spooler

rem stopping useless programs
Taskkill /f /im TeamViewer.exe
Taskkill /im firefox.exe
Taskkill /f /im uTorrent.exe
Taskkill /f /im Dropbox.exe
Taskkill /f /im steam.exe
Taskkill /f /im "AAM Updates Notifier.exe"
Taskkill /f /im AvastUI.exe
Taskkill /f /im hpqtra08.exe
Taskkill /f /im hpwuschd2.exe
Taskkill /f /im ctfmon.exe

rem Stop defragmentating RAM
Taskkill /im ramsaverpro.exe

ECHO.
ECHO. Your PC has been optimized
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO. Press 1 if you want to restore everything for normal use
ECHO. Press 2 to quit
ECHO.
ECHO.
Set /p input=What do you want to do?

IF %Input% == 1 GOTO Restore
IF %Input% == 2 GOTO Quit

:Restore
CLS
ECHO.
ECHO. Restoring everything for normal use!
ECHO.
rem Enabling your wifi
set /p hardwareID= What is the hardware ID of your Wifi card? Also make you have devcon installed! For instructions, visit http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=304909
devcon enable *%hardwareID%*

rem Defragmentating your RAM
if exist "C:\Program Files\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe" start "DJ Script" "C:\Program Files\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe"
if exist "C:\Program Files (x86)\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe" start "DJ Script" "C:\Program Files (x86)\WinTools Software\RAM Saver Professional\ramsaverpro.exe"

rem Starting Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and Avast!...
net start mpssvc
net start windefend
net start "avast! Antivirus"

rem Starting DHCP Client and Wireless LAN...
net start WinHttpAutoProxySvc
net start dhcp
net start wlansvc

rem Starting Other Network Related Services...
net start "dns cache"
net start netprofm
net start nlasvc
net start netman
net start iphlpsvc
net start lanmanworkstation
net start "Bonjour Service"
net start dhcp
net start nsi
net start lanmanserver
net start lmhosts
net start "shared access"
net start nettcpportsharing
net start remoteaccess
net start alg
net start bits
net start peerdistsvc
net start certpropsvc
net start homegrouplistener
net start homegroupprovider
net start winrm
net start Broswer
net start TrkWks


rem Starting other Windows Services...
net start wscsvc
net start DPS
net start CscService
net start WPDBusEnum
net start ProtectedStorage
net start RemoteRegistry
net start seclogon
net start wscsvc
net start osppsvc

rem Starting Blue Tooth Services
net start bthserv

rem Starting Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance Services
net start sessionenv
net start termservice

rem Starting Windows Update Service
net start wuauserv

rem Starting iPod Services
net start "ipod service"
net start "Apple Mobile Device"

rem Starting Stuff that makes your PC look nice...
net start themes
net start sensrsvc
net start AeLookupSvc
net start UxSms

rem Starting Scanner, Camera and other imaging Services...
net start stisvc

rem Starting Windows Media Playing Sharing...
net start WMPnetworksvc

rem Starting Tablet Device Support...
net start tabletinputservice

rem Starting Other Windows Services...
net start bdesvc
net start wbengine
net start uiodetect
net start defragsvc
net start axinstsv
net start "w32time"
net start wercplsupport
net start PnkBstrA
net start TeamViewer6
net start HPSLPSVC
net start Wsearch

rem Starting Printer Services
net start spooler

rem Stop RAM Defragmentation
Taskkill /im ramsaverpro.exe

ECHO.
ECHO. Your PC has been restored
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO. Press 1 if you want to optimize your laptop for a gig
ECHO. Press 2 to quit
ECHO.
ECHO.
Set /p input=What do you want to do?

IF %Input% == 1 GOTO Optimize
IF %Input% == 2 GOTO Quit

:Quit
ECHO Thanks for using this! Credits to SmiTTTen - DJ Trancicted - Stashe
pause

[smiTTTen]

Saw something about using an SD card as extra ram. What is your take on that?

It's called Readyboost and I think it is available on Vista and Win7. The idea is that (as you said) Windows utilizes the memory on the SD card as if it were RAM. I had a look to see what kinds of performance you would get from it and found a reference that states that a process that takes 11.7 seconds to complete on a system with 512mb of RAM takes 2 seconds with an additional 512MB of ReadyBoost memory. if the additional 512MB RAM was actually installed RAM the same operation would take 0.8 seconds. So, much faster than paging a disk but still a good bit slower than proper RAM.

Readyboost might be worth considering for people with netbooks as it may increase their odds of being able to run something like Traktor. For those with 2 or 4GB RAM on their systems it's unlikely to make much difference. My laptop has 8GB and I swear I never use a fraction of it!

There's not a lot to configure so it's definitely worth spending an hour to test it out. Note that older or dodgy SD cards might cause more problems than they solve. There is also a finite number of writes that can be made to an SD card though that's a pretty high number so shouldn't be an issue.