Specifications

Appendix B Computer Issues 225
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COMPUTER ISSUES B
While the basic configuration of the display computer outlined in Chapter 2
“Installation” is sufficient in many cases, some computers require additional
work to achieve best possible performance. This section provides some general
hints and pointers on how to proceed.
DEDICATED COMPUTER If you intend to use a computer primarily as a WATCHOUT display computer,
it probably makes sense to re-format the hard disk and then install only
Windows, required device drivers and WATCHOUT. This avoids many prob-
lems caused by various pieces of software that are often pre-installed on
computers, or that may have accumulated over time.
◆ NOTE: You don’t have to re-format your hard disk in order to use
WATCHOUT. This is an advanced procedure that helps in obtaining the
best possible performance. You can apply all other adjustments described
in this appendix even if you choose not to dedicate the computer to
WATCHOUT.
Formatting the Disk and Installing
Windows
To prepare your computer in this way, first make sure that the hard disk doesn’t
contain any important information. You should perform a backup if you’re
unsure about the content of the hard disk. Then start the computer from the
Windows installation disk, and follow the on-screen instructions. Early on in
the installation procedure, you will be asked where to install Windows. As part
of this, you will get the opportunity to remove the existing partitions and create
new ones, which you should do.