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Which OS? Windows 98 or Windows XP?
Chris:
Little XP issues:
- In Visual Pinball, the game screen appears behind the editor rather than in front. This may be an issue if you plan to run VP on your cabinet.
- Some PC games won't run on XP. The most notable game in this category for cabinet builders is the PC version of Golden Tee Golf.
- XP may start up quickly (debatable), but it takes forever to shut down. My 98 cabinet shuts down in less than a second if the hard drive hasn't gone to sleep, slightly longer if it has.
These are not showstoppers, they are simply issues to be aware of.
danny_galaga:
i concur on the shutting down part. my win98 cab shuts down almost as quickly as pressing the key combo to do it. does take a bit longer on start-up. theres hardly anything in the start menu, any clues on what would slow startup?
the cab is just shy of running for 4 days straight now :)
i'll let it go for a week. big test will be if it can restart again! i have a thermometer going as well. day time room temp is around 30-31 degrees c at the mo and the vent temp on the cab is around 37 degrees. i think thats pretty good...
danny_galaga:
ok, my cab has just passed the 7 day mark!! good enough for me. i have now restarted it and also shut down, switch off and then start. just letting it cool down for another start. i think the whole combo has passed with flying colours! that is- my cabinet with win98se and mame32