>Hi All
>
>I've just installed VPC 7.02 on 10.4.6 (with no problems despite previous
>posts - the readme file actually said *not* to restart during installation),
>and I have a few questions after using it for a few days. Sorry if they've
>been asked before.
>
>1) I only seem to be able to have the XP window in 2 sizes - full screen or
>approx 70%. I cannot re-size the smaller initial starting size. Is this the
>default behaviour - just 2 possible sizes?
>
>2) The number pad on my wireless Apple keyboard is not recognised. I have
>looked in the keyboard section of PC settings but it doesn't seem to mention
>this. Anyone know where I can find out how to sort this?
>
>3) Regarding the RAM assigned to VPC. I have 512MB on my iBook so initially
>thought to set the PC setting to the maximum possible (as I'm using MS
>Access with large amounts of data). Does this mean that only the remainder
>is then available for OS X apps I have running at the same time?
>
>4) I intend to double my RAM. What would you recommend I then set the RAM
>setting to maximise XP performance.
>
>5) Can you recommend any sites dedicated to VPC, particularly with a view to
>maximising performance. (or any miscellaneous tips)

> On 6/5/06 22:04, in article (email address - cut out),
> "Steve Jain" <noreply.-at-.essjae.com@> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 06 May 2006 12:30:02 +0100, Jason O <(email address - cut out)>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi All
> >>
> >> I've just installed VPC 7.02 on 10.4.6 (with no problems despite previous
> >> posts - the readme file actually said *not* to restart during installation),
> >> and I have a few questions after using it for a few days. Sorry if they've
> >> been asked before.
> >>
> >> 1) I only seem to be able to have the XP window in 2 sizes - full screen or
> >> approx 70%. I cannot re-size the smaller initial starting size. Is this the
> >> default behaviour - just 2 possible sizes?
> >
> > Make sure you install the VPC Additions, you should be able to
> > dynamically resize the screen by dragging the corner, or use the
> > standard Windows method of resolution change to get any of the
> > standard resolutions.
> >
> Thanks Steve, the XP screen res was set lower than my iBook so that's sorted
> it.
>
> >> 2) The number pad on my wireless Apple keyboard is not recognised. I have
> >> looked in the keyboard section of PC settings but it doesn't seem to mention
> >> this. Anyone know where I can find out how to sort this?
> >
> > Most likely you will need to enable num-lock inside Windows.
>
> Does anyone know how I can do this. I've found a few bits of code which
> tweak the BIOS but I'm not that confident with anything like that & am
> unsure as to how applicable this is to a VPC environment. Anyone know a
> simple way of enabling the number pad. I think it's definitelt a nu-lock
> issue as the number keys are behaving like arrow keys.
>
> >> 3) Regarding the RAM assigned to VPC. I have 512MB on my iBook so initially
> >> thought to set the PC setting to the maximum possible (as I'm using MS
> >> Access with large amounts of data). Does this mean that only the remainder
> >> is then available for OS X apps I have running at the same time?
> >
> > That's bad! You really need 512MB for OS X alone for decent
> > performance. Unless you are working with huge amounts of data that
> > can't fit into it, you should try and keep Windows set to 256MB.
> > Increasing memory allocation above that will reduce performance.
>
> I've dropped it back to 256 & noticed an improvement. Thanks.
>
> Regards
> -J-

> On Sat, 06 May 2006 12:30:02 +0100, Jason O <(email address - cut out)>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All
>>
>> I've just installed VPC 7.02 on 10.4.6 (with no problems despite previous
>> posts - the readme file actually said *not* to restart during installation),
>> and I have a few questions after using it for a few days. Sorry if they've
>> been asked before.
>>
>> 1) I only seem to be able to have the XP window in 2 sizes - full screen or
>> approx 70%. I cannot re-size the smaller initial starting size. Is this the
>> default behaviour - just 2 possible sizes?
>
> Make sure you install the VPC Additions, you should be able to
> dynamically resize the screen by dragging the corner, or use the
> standard Windows method of resolution change to get any of the
> standard resolutions.
>
>> 2) The number pad on my wireless Apple keyboard is not recognised. I have
>> looked in the keyboard section of PC settings but it doesn't seem to mention
>> this. Anyone know where I can find out how to sort this?
>
> Most likely you will need to enable num-lock inside Windows.
>> 3) Regarding the RAM assigned to VPC. I have 512MB on my iBook so initially
>> thought to set the PC setting to the maximum possible (as I'm using MS
>> Access with large amounts of data). Does this mean that only the remainder
>> is then available for OS X apps I have running at the same time?
>
> That's bad! You really need 512MB for OS X alone for decent
> performance. Unless you are working with huge amounts of data that
> can't fit into it, you should try and keep Windows set to 256MB.
> Increasing memory allocation above that will reduce performance.

> Press the "clear" key on the keyboard. This should enable the numeric
> keypad.
>
>

>Thanks for the reply. My usage will be similar to yours. The main (and
>often the *only*) app I'm using in VPC is MS Access.
>
>So, of the 1GB RAM you have, have you assigned 512MB to PC Memory in the 'PC
>Settings' screen/option ? That is what I was thinking of doing, but have
>been confused by Steve's advice in his response to my original post:
>
>Steve advised that if I double my RAM (from 512MB to 1GB) to set the PC
>Memory at 256MB.
>
>Is this correct? If you're reading this Steve, why not increase it if the
>RAM's been doubled. I have to admit to being a total novice when it comes
>to things like this. If it is left at 256MB will VPC still benefit from the
>increased RAM?

> Jason.
>
> I've been using VP for a year or so now and I can answer (I think) a
> couple of the questions. In reference to the size of the windows I
> believe only the two are avaiable. I can't anwer the keyboard problem,
> the RAM deal I would highly recommend that you upgrade the RAM soon
> because you could end up with a lot of Kernel errors. 512mb is
> recommended but you need to double that. I have 1gb on my mac mini and
> on my Ibook. While VP is running I usually run Entourage, Safari Word
> and Excel. In VP I always have an acct. program database program and
> IE running. Since upgrading the RAM i've never had a problem with
> memory. The best site for info on VP is where you are now. Can't help
> you on the other stuff but I hope this helps.
>
> Stuart
>

>Hi all,
>
>there seems to be a great deal of vpc knowledge in this group so please
>allow me to put my question here as well.
>I own a G4 Powerbook with 1.250 Gb memory and a ATI mobility 9700 AGP
>with 128 Mb.
>VPC tells me it's a S3 32/64 with just 16 Mb. Hence, one of my 3D
>design s/w (Alibre) doesn't display properly.
>
>I've made several attempts to have VPC to re-look at a driver update
>but it keeps telling me, the S3 driver is the newest.
>
>Does anyone have a clue where I can change the graphics adapter?
>

>Steve,
>
>thanks for your reply. I.a.w., there is no way where I can ramp up the
>memory allocation of VRAM?
>
>rgds kd

> On 14 May 2006 02:27:56 -0700, "sabriot" <(email address - cut out)>
> wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> thanks for your reply. I.a.w., there is no way where I can ramp up the
>> memory allocation of VRAM?
>>
>> rgds kd
>
> No, you cannot change the RAM or type of video in VPC.