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Download VM Tweaker from SourceForge.net
this app makes it a bit easier to increase the video memory on a vm.
Hello Jimbo
I have read a number of your posts, some going back quite a ways on running XP Mode etc. From what I am able to gather, the Windows offering is not impressive, which I have experienced myself. I would really appreciate your assistance with the following as you appear to have all the knowledge which I need.
I am trying to instal PTC's Prodesktop 2000i, which is a parametric 3D modelling program which is a memory hog, much like Photoshop etc. I did install it and attempted to use it in XP mode but it is horrendously slow and it would be impossible to work under those circumstances. I increased the memory to XP mode to the maximum I understand it can run with 3.2Gig. This made zero difference.
I then acted on your advice and started to download the massive VMware Server file. However while downloading I started reading through the requirements etc. I am not sure I will be able to run it as I do not see my processor as listed compliant. Could you confirm this for me please? I believe you can see my system specs on the bottom of this post.
Second, assuming I can install and run VM Server, do you believe the software I have mentioned should run a little better than in XP Mode? Of course I do not expect you to guarantee this but I do not wish to go to all the trouble of downloading the *.exe using my SLOW internet connection only to find that it was of little use.
Also, I have a license for XP Professional which I had on an old laptop. Should I use this instead of the version of XP which you get for XP Mode?
I am not a whizz with computers so please keep your response in as plain English as possible :).
I look forward to your reply, with thanks.