Boost Your PPD with VMWare - Look inside for easy guides!

[chrisk]

I have had an issue, but I just deleted the virtual disk for the drive. When you re-extracted the folding.zip folder, you should have been starting off with a brand new vmware folding setup right? When I deleted the folder and then extracted again, I had to re-enter my username, etc. all over again.

Another thing to try perhaps is giving the vmware machine some more ram to work with, using the second post mentioned in zlojacks original post.

[3.0charlie]

Geokilla, yes I'm using the evga package, knew about their instability and made sure to reset them daily.

Now, with a fresh Vmware installation and extracted Folding folder, the second I launch the virtual disk the rig BSODs. The Vmware window does not even open. If I start Vmware Player first, that's fine - but if I start the virtual disk, instantaneous BSOD.

I haven't made any driver changes, no new software installations. Checking the HDD as I type this, it's an old Raptor.

[chrisk]

Do you have 2 CPUs indicated in the configuration file? Have you tried Enabled and Disabled for the "Install to USB Drives on boot" option?

[3.0charlie]

Forget the configuration file (the network access, right?) - the second I start the VM it BSODs. And I mean 1 second.

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

Forget the configuration file (the network access, right?) - the second I start the VM it BSODs. And I mean 1 second.

Reset everything to stock? CCleaner it? System restore? Try another method?

[zlojack]

Hey guys, should I maybe copy that guide into the OP?

I mean, if one or both of those posts were ever lost on the other forums, we'd be in trouble.

[3.0charlie]

Go right ahead. Good call. Make sure you have the files too, and credit the creators.

As for my "issue", I've reformatted tonight. I'll work on it more tomorrow.

[zlojack]

Ugh...what a PITA, bro.

Mine is working great on 64-bit Windows 7 RC1 build 7100

[Ruredee]

I'm pleased that this guide is being used. Hope it is easy to understand and implement.

The main problems that I've seen with using this setup is not setting the priority correctly and losing ppd on gpu clients. Be sure to set the vm.exe to low priority and the gpu clients to normal.

I am also happy to see that has been made a sticky. In my opinion it increases folding output enough to recommend being placed in a spot where new members or folders can easily find the guide.

[zlojack]

Originally Posted by Ruredee

I'm pleased that this guide is being used. Hope it is easy to understand and implement.

The main problems that I've seen with using this setup is not setting the priority correctly and losing ppd on gpu clients. Be sure to set the vm.exe to low priority and the gpu clients to normal.

I am also happy to see that has been made a sticky. In my opinion it increases folding output enough to recommend being placed in a spot where new members or folders can easily find the guide.

Thanks a lot for sharing and for letting me spread the word!

Fold on!