Speed of Windows XP VM running on Mac OS X

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by Robbie_DB, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. Robbie_DB

    Robbie_DB Member

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    I installed Windows XP Pro today on my MacBook Pro... Running Mac OS 10.4.6. It's a 2.16GHz Intel Duo Core, 2GB ram etc... so a high spec machine.

    So far I've just been playing around really, but my initial impressions are that Windows XP Pro is running at nowhere close to 90% native. More like 50-60%.

    Can anyone enlighten me as to why that might be the case...? Or are these 90% native figures that are being thrown around, way off the mark...?

    Thoughts... especially from 'Parallels' people would be appreciated. Especially since I've already pre-ordered my GA copy!!!
     
    Robbie_DB, Apr 19, 2006
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  2. constant

    constant Forum Maven

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    Just a couple of quick things that may help some. In XPoo, go into Display Properties - Settings - Advanced - Troubleshoot tab, and move "Hardware acceleration:" back one notch. Also in network card properties, set it to full duplex.
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    constant, Apr 19, 2006
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  3. Robbie_DB

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    Thanks.

    Network card properties...?? Where do I find that option...? It seems a long time since I used Windows now!!!

    p.s. I think this software is truly spectacular... I just feel I should be getting more performance given the machine specs i'm running.
     
    Robbie_DB, Apr 19, 2006
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  4. constant

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    Bugger, I hoped you knew. Go to Control Panel - Network Connections - right click on Local Area Connection - Properties - Configure button - Advanced tab - change to "TP Full Duplex".
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    constant, Apr 19, 2006
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  5. Robbie_DB

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    Thanks. Seems to have helped!!!

    :D
     
    Robbie_DB, Apr 19, 2006
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  6. Robbie_DB

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    actually ignore these speed issues... it was me being a dodo... i hadn't installed the Parallel Tools yet.... now runs like a dream!!!
     
    Robbie_DB, Apr 20, 2006
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  7. mike3k

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    I posted some benchmarks here. PW on my 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro blows away a Dell Dimension 8200 & Dell 4100.
     
    mike3k, Apr 20, 2006
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  8. beley

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    I downloaded the trial version/beta and will be installing XP Pro today. I currently have a dual-boot setup with Boot Camp but that's frustrating when I just need to get into XP for a few minutes.

    One question though - what is Parallel Tools? I saw it mentioned above. Do I need to download something else besides the regular installer?

    Thanks!
     
    beley, Apr 25, 2006
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  9. constant

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    Parallels tools comes with the download. Don't know where it is in the OS X version, but the documentation always works a treat hey.
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    constant, Apr 27, 2006
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  10. Andrew @ Parallels

    Andrew @ Parallels Parallels Team

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    To install Parallels Tools please do following:

    1. Boot guest OS inside VM.
    2. Click on menu VM->Install Parallels Tools.
     
    Andrew @ Parallels, Apr 27, 2006
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