Minimal boot

pup · Mar 19, 2008, 17:55:26

is there any way i can set up a user account or something that will boot the absolute minimum of drivers etc to allow me to burn dvds etc allowing the the programs i choose maximum system resource

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 17:58:47

I think all the drivers are loaded before you get to the point of selecting an account, Pup. All the accounts do is create separate workspace for users.

You might be able to do something with a hardware profile, though, disabling all the bits you don't need. That profile choice would be offered early in the boot process, and should limit the loading of drivers.

Why do you need to limit the driver load?

RA-1972 · Mar 19, 2008, 18:32:06

would more ram help rik ? im thinking it is slowing down with all the programs going on, what spec is your computer ?

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 18:40:15

That's a distinct possibility.

I take it you didn't want my spec, but Pup's?

RA-1972 · Mar 19, 2008, 18:41:26

yeah soz pups stats

Niall · Mar 19, 2008, 19:58:59

Can you burn DVDs in safe mode? That'd reduce drivers to an absolute minimum

pup · Mar 26, 2008, 09:21:19

Its a celeron 2.66GHz with 2 Gig of RAM (maxed out!)

Cant get to safe mode as pressing F8 during the POST brings up a select boot device menu (i might be able to disable this in the bios, havent had chance to look)

pup · Mar 26, 2008, 09:26:13

Quote from: Rik on Mar 19, 2008, 17:58:47
Why do you need to limit the driver load?

Just to speed up the dvd backup process. im trying to backup all my 3yr olds dvd as he is scratching them all slowly fedup with having to replace them! (bought shrek 3 times now!!

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i just thought that without windoze bloatware running it might be a bit quicker!

Simon · Mar 26, 2008, 09:30:43

I usually find it's best to walk away and do something else when burning DVDs. It's a lot simpler than fiddling about with boot options, in my opinion.

Rik · Mar 26, 2008, 09:34:28

Even with buffered recorders on a high-spec machine, I always stop everything else when I'm burning, it's the only safe way to avoid coasters, imo.

pup · Mar 27, 2008, 08:41:22

Quote from: Simon on Mar 26, 2008, 09:30:43
I usually find it's best to walk away and do something else when burning DVDs. It's a lot simpler than fiddling about with boot options, in my opinion.

Trouble is in my house, with 2 teenagers, the "three second rule" applies!

pup · Mar 27, 2008, 08:42:42

Quote from: Rik on Mar 26, 2008, 09:34:28
Even with buffered recorders on a high-spec machine, I always stop everything else when I'm burning, it's the only safe way to avoid coasters, imo.

thats why i was asking

Rik · Mar 27, 2008, 08:43:54

Quote from: pup on Mar 27, 2008, 08:41:22
Trouble is in my house, with 2 teenagers, the "three second rule" applies!

I think you're going to need to be firm, here, Pup. CD or DVD burning just needs the full attention of the machine.

pup · Mar 27, 2008, 08:57:58

Quote from: Rik on Mar 27, 2008, 08:43:54
I think you're going to need to be firm, here, Pup. CD or DVD burning just needs the full attention of the machine.