I am not sure if this is the right forum to post this to but here goes anyway. Poser 5 always freezes after I put on the second article of clothing for vickie3. What the heck is going on? I do have a whole LOT of clothing, textures, poses etc. but would this be the problem?? If someone knows, please help, I can't use Poser5 until I figure this problem out! ;(

Do you have the latest update installed, first of all? Second, what is your computer spec.?

I do have the latest update...my specs are as follows: Microsoft XP Pro Version 2002 SP1 Intel Celeron Processor 598 MHz 256 MB Ram 16 G hard drive

I wouldn't like to sound too pessimistic, but i fear the problem is a machine problem... too low on RAM and too low on CPU power. Even the HD size could be larger to help a bit. Besides... do you manage to have XP running smoothly on it? I don't know it so well, but it needs quite a lot of memory just for itself.

My guess would have to be memory related also, especially if your HDD is also short on space because Windows will try to use virtual memory if your physical RAM gets filled. Try using lower resolution figures and see if you can create a bigger scene. Open the task manager (right click on the taskbar and select task manager, then the performance tab). Run Poser and add things to your scene, and watch what happens to the Available Physical Memory figure, also the Page File Usage History graph.

I have no problems running XP. No crashes no freeze ups. I think that I have maxed out my RAM capabilities on this machine though ;( and to upgrade my cpu..I could just as well buy a new computer huh? ;(

Ram for that type of unit is still somewhat inexpensive, although that is rapidly changing. I'll recommend at least two things: an additional harddrive 768MB RAM odds are you need PC133 or (ick) RAMBUS. If it's RAMBUS, you are SOL. PC133 should still be fairly common, but in lower quantities.

im not sure if this is correct, but my computer is only aloud to have 256 RAM max. I have a compaq presario...I tried to bump it up to 512 and it wouldnt work. I also looked online at compaq.com for a program to flash my bios to make it work. Couldnt find one. As for a hard drive, can I put another HD in here if I have only 256 RAM?

ah, well, if it won't support more than 256 -- possible given compaqs boards -- then yeah, you are in need of a new computer. The system will probably support a second drive -- but not of the most commonly available sizes out right now. Time to start saving -- even the bottom tier e-machines are triple the computer you have now...

Thanx for your help ;)

Adding a extra HD should be no problem but I don't think that is the solution to your problem. The problem is the memmory isue and a the CPU. It's pretty cheap now to upgrade your computer.

Hmm, a Compaq, and from the specs it should be about 3 years old. The only stuff compatible with Compaqs that age is Compaq, and it's way overpriced. I'd suggest saving for a new computer, for less than $1000 you can get a decent one.

Yes, I am finding that I have very little options in regards to upgrading any parts on this darn thing. I have started saving for a new one already an d hopefully soon canget one. I really like Dell so I will probably go that way. Any suggestions on specs for a Dell?

Just looked at the Dell site. They all look pretty good. But I recommend an upgrade to 1 Gb of memory, and Windows XP Pro instead of XP Home is also a good idea. A 19" CRT is VERY useful when using Poser, the graphcis cards are OK (the simplest configuration) to excellent (the ATI x300 PCI Express cards of the high end machines). A DVD+RW is a very good idea for backups, and the 40 Gb disk of the simplest configuration is probably a bit small, I'd go for at least 80 Gb, and if you can afford it 160 Gb. The processors are fast enough, all of them, for the next couple of years. Hope this helps, Steven.

Thank you! That gives me a very good idea of what to get. Thank everyone for being so halpful ;')

Don't bother with Windows XP Pro unless you have a corporate network.

XP Pro has a much better security system than XP Home. Not only useful in corporate networks, ALSO very useful for workcstations that are (almost) permanently connected to the Internet.

I have XP Pro now in this computer. I love it. svdl, you are correct. It is great for security home and at work. I have cable modem and stay connected all the time. I had the home edition and found it didnt have all the bells and whistles I want ;)

Attached Link: Windows XP Professional features

Windows XP at Work
Internet Information Services in Windows XP

Windows XP Professional includes Internet Information Services so you can host your own Web site on the Internet or your intranet.
Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop technology gives you access to your work computer via an Internet or network connection.
Policy-Based Desktop Management

Microsoft IntelliMirror management technologies use policy-based change and configuration management to enable users' data, software, and settings to "follow" them throughout a distributed computing environment, whether they are online or offline.
User-Level Access Control

Windows XP Professional includes a number of features that businesses can use to protect selected files, applications, and other resources.
User State Migration

Migrating files and settings is made easier in Windows XP with two new tools aimed at different types of users and situations.
Wireless Network Security with IEEE 802.1x

Find out how Windows XP improves your computer's wireless networking capabilities by adding support for the IEEE 802.1x security protocol.

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Bobbie, you are right about the features you mention, Most home users don't need those (I need them, but I'm running a Windows 2003 domain at home).
I was referring to a more technical issue: it's easier for a hacker to break into XP Home than into XP Pro. Has to do with the fact that all system processes in XP Home run under an account with unlimited privileges, in XP Pro there are different accounts with different privileges for different tasks, and many more internal security checks.
Most of the spam mails that plague the Internet are sent by hijacked XP Home boxes on behalf of the hacker. XP Pro is much harder to hijack, that's why I recommend it over XP Home.

I have two computers that are connected to a network at home. My computer and my kids computer. I use cable modem as I stated earlier, and I also have separate accts. set up for the kids on my computer. They can't get into my acct. without password. Does XP home have a built in firewall? I am not sure. I didnt keep it on my machine long enough to find out.

Yes, XP Home has a built-in Firewall. But then I've had firewalls for years before XP came along. Microsoft is known for sticking utilities with its operating systems, such as DOS. However, those utilities are often "dummied" versions of utilities from other companies, such as Symantec. I'd rather buy the "full-fledged" utilities myself.