First off, I am not sure whether to post this in the Performance section or Games section or Graphics Card section coz I am having problems with all three (I think) on my PC...I am a total noob to Seven Forums, in case you're wondering :|
System Specs:
System Manufacturer/Model Number:Intel DG31PR
OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs),
Motherboard:Intel DG31PR
Memory:4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s):ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Monitor(s) Displays:Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution:1024x768
Hard Drives:250GB HDD
PSU:450W
Keyboard:MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse:MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed:256Kbps-512Kbps (<-- I don't know why this is necessary :/ )
I just installed Win7Ultim a few days ago and there were no problems with any of the games or PC. At that time I didn't have a GFX card btw. The GFX card I got only today morning.
When I turned on my PC after connecting the card, Win7 said that the device is installed and ready to use, but I installed the latest drivers (from the website) anyway and finished the installation. Then I updated DirectX to the latest version (coz I read somewhere that even though DxDiag says Win7 has DX11 you should always update your DirectX).
Next I tried opening GTA:San Andreas but it didn't launch at all...I thought something must be wrong with the game.
Then I tried NFS:Most Wanted. The game launched, loaded fine, I 'Clicked To Continue' aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow. Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
THEN I installed Assassin's Creed 1 and launched the DX10 version, but the loading screen itself was slow (low frame rate) so I closed it and launched the DX9 version. The game launched, I went through the game's loading process, started a new profile aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow (exactly like NFSMW). Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
As you can imagine, I was frustrated by this point. THEN I noticed something which only made my day worse. I noticed that whenever there were more than 3 windows open at any time, the Win7 animation effects were not smooth like they were before. I closed all windows keeping only one open and the animations were smooth...This forced me to change the Advanced System Properties' Performance Settings ('systempropertiesadvanced' in Run window) to 'Adjust for best performance' which, as far as I know, should be absolutely unnecessary seeing that I have 4GB ram and a 1GB gfx card (which is compatible with my mobo)
!
I've tried defragging, DiskCleanup, spyware removal, registry fixing, cleaning junk files, optimizing my PC and virus scanning! I also use a program called Game Booster 2 Beta before running any game. What could be wrong??? Is Win7 the problem here? Should I go back to XP?
That reminds me, before I had Win7, I had WinXP and the same model gfx card (which was my friend's, I bought the same model for myself today) and all games including Assassin's Creed (on DX9 mode of course) used to run flawlessly. The only new variable in this equation is Win7...So...should I revert back to XP?
Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
UPDATE:
I got GTA SA to work by changing it's compatibility mode to Win98/ME. I don't remember who posted that solution but I remember reading that somewhere in Sevenforums. But the game itself now runs like the other games. With very choppy gameplay.
UPDATE:
As of Oct 30, two weeks after posting this, the problem is solved!! All I had to do was uninstall ATI Catalyst and let Win 7's in built drivers do their job...
UPDATE:
As of Nov 1, I realized what a blundering dunderhead I am...You see, me being the most absent minded person ever, I installed WinXP's Catalyst in Windows 7 and THEN I updated it to the latest WinXP Catalyst -.- I just realized this when I saw '...winxp...' somewhere in the file name of the Catalyst installer. I downloaded the latest Catalyst for Win7x64 bit and everything works like a charm now
System Specs:
System Manufacturer/Model Number:Intel DG31PR
OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs),
Motherboard:Intel DG31PR
Memory:4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s):ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Monitor(s) Displays:Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution:1024x768
Hard Drives:250GB HDD
PSU:450W
Keyboard:MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse:MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed:256Kbps-512Kbps (<-- I don't know why this is necessary :/ )
I just installed Win7Ultim a few days ago and there were no problems with any of the games or PC. At that time I didn't have a GFX card btw. The GFX card I got only today morning.
When I turned on my PC after connecting the card, Win7 said that the device is installed and ready to use, but I installed the latest drivers (from the website) anyway and finished the installation. Then I updated DirectX to the latest version (coz I read somewhere that even though DxDiag says Win7 has DX11 you should always update your DirectX).
Next I tried opening GTA:San Andreas but it didn't launch at all...I thought something must be wrong with the game.
Then I tried NFS:Most Wanted. The game launched, loaded fine, I 'Clicked To Continue' aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow. Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
THEN I installed Assassin's Creed 1 and launched the DX10 version, but the loading screen itself was slow (low frame rate) so I closed it and launched the DX9 version. The game launched, I went through the game's loading process, started a new profile aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow (exactly like NFSMW). Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
As you can imagine, I was frustrated by this point. THEN I noticed something which only made my day worse. I noticed that whenever there were more than 3 windows open at any time, the Win7 animation effects were not smooth like they were before. I closed all windows keeping only one open and the animations were smooth...This forced me to change the Advanced System Properties' Performance Settings ('systempropertiesadvanced' in Run window) to 'Adjust for best performance' which, as far as I know, should be absolutely unnecessary seeing that I have 4GB ram and a 1GB gfx card (which is compatible with my mobo)
!I've tried defragging, DiskCleanup, spyware removal, registry fixing, cleaning junk files, optimizing my PC and virus scanning! I also use a program called Game Booster 2 Beta before running any game. What could be wrong??? Is Win7 the problem here? Should I go back to XP?
That reminds me, before I had Win7, I had WinXP and the same model gfx card (which was my friend's, I bought the same model for myself today) and all games including Assassin's Creed (on DX9 mode of course) used to run flawlessly. The only new variable in this equation is Win7...So...should I revert back to XP?
Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
UPDATE:
I got GTA SA to work by changing it's compatibility mode to Win98/ME. I don't remember who posted that solution but I remember reading that somewhere in Sevenforums. But the game itself now runs like the other games. With very choppy gameplay.
UPDATE:
As of Oct 30, two weeks after posting this, the problem is solved!! All I had to do was uninstall ATI Catalyst and let Win 7's in built drivers do their job...
UPDATE:
As of Nov 1, I realized what a blundering dunderhead I am...You see, me being the most absent minded person ever, I installed WinXP's Catalyst in Windows 7 and THEN I updated it to the latest WinXP Catalyst -.- I just realized this when I saw '...winxp...' somewhere in the file name of the Catalyst installer. I downloaded the latest Catalyst for Win7x64 bit and everything works like a charm now
�� Quote: Originally Posted by t4akawolf 
The only new variable in this equation is Win7...
All drivers, software and hardware is the same, actually. Well, the software and hardware is same anyway. Not much sure about the drivers...so anyway, what do you suggest I do? As you may have gathered from my post, I am getting frustraaaaated here.
Help? Anybody? HELLO? *echoes* Can anyone help me? *echoes again*
How about disabling game booster? 
Keep us posted and regards
Keep us posted and regards
Have you tried going to the game manufacturer's support site? I remember afew years ago having an issue with some Blizzard games and there was a known issue with certain drivers for the video card I had at the time. I had to go find a specific known good older version of the driver.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lomai How about disabling game booster?
Keep us posted and regards
Keep us posted and regards
Thanks for the suggestion, anyway...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Desslok 
What antivirus/security software are you running?
What additional software have you installed that is running?
What additional software have you installed that is running?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by t4akawolf First off, I am not sure whether to post this in the Performance section or Games section or Graphics Card section coz I am having problems with all three (I think) on my PC...I am a total noob to Seven Forums, in case you're wondering :|
System Specs:
System Manufacturer/Model Number:Intel DG31PR
OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs),
Motherboard:Intel DG31PR
Memory:4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s):ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Monitor(s) Displays:Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution:1024x768
Hard Drives:250GB HDD
PSU:450W
Keyboard:MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse:MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed:256Kbps-512Kbps (<-- I don't know why this is necessary :/ )
I just installed Win7Ultim a few days ago and there were no problems with any of the games or PC. At that time I didn't have a GFX card btw. The GFX card I got only today morning.
When I turned on my PC after connecting the card, Win7 said that the device is installed and ready to use, but I installed the latest drivers (from the website) anyway and finished the installation. Then I updated DirectX to the latest version (coz I read somewhere that even though DxDiag says Win7 has DX11 you should always update your DirectX).
Next I tried opening GTA:San Andreas but it didn't launch at all...I thought something must be wrong with the game.
Then I tried NFS:Most Wanted. The game launched, loaded fine, I 'Clicked To Continue' aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow. Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
THEN I installed Assassin's Creed 1 and launched the DX10 version, but the loading screen itself was slow (low frame rate) so I closed it and launched the DX9 version. The game launched, I went through the game's loading process, started a new profile aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow (exactly like NFSMW). Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
As you can imagine, I was frustrated by this point. THEN I noticed something which only made my day worse. I noticed that whenever there were more than 3 windows open at any time, the Win7 animation effects were not smooth like they were before. I closed all windows keeping only one open and the animations were smooth...This forced me to change the Advanced System Properties' Performance Settings ('systempropertiesadvanced' in Run window) to 'Adjust for best performance' which, as far as I know, should be absolutely unnecessary seeing that I have 4GB ram and a 1GB gfx card (which is compatible with my mobo)!
I've tried defragging, DiskCleanup, spyware removal, registry fixing, cleaning junk files, optimizing my PC and virus scanning! I also use a program called Game Booster 2 Beta before running any game. What could be wrong??? Is Win7 the problem here? Should I go back to XP?
That reminds me, before I had Win7, I had WinXP and the same model gfx card (which was my friend's, I bought the same model for myself today) and all games including Assassin's Creed (on DX9 mode of course) used to run flawlessly. The only new variable in this equation is Win7...So...should I revert back to XP?
Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
System Specs:
System Manufacturer/Model Number:Intel DG31PR
OS:Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs),
Motherboard:Intel DG31PR
Memory:4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s):ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Monitor(s) Displays:Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution:1024x768
Hard Drives:250GB HDD
PSU:450W
Keyboard:MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse:MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed:256Kbps-512Kbps (<-- I don't know why this is necessary :/ )
I just installed Win7Ultim a few days ago and there were no problems with any of the games or PC. At that time I didn't have a GFX card btw. The GFX card I got only today morning.
When I turned on my PC after connecting the card, Win7 said that the device is installed and ready to use, but I installed the latest drivers (from the website) anyway and finished the installation. Then I updated DirectX to the latest version (coz I read somewhere that even though DxDiag says Win7 has DX11 you should always update your DirectX).
Next I tried opening GTA:San Andreas but it didn't launch at all...I thought something must be wrong with the game.
Then I tried NFS:Most Wanted. The game launched, loaded fine, I 'Clicked To Continue' aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow. Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
THEN I installed Assassin's Creed 1 and launched the DX10 version, but the loading screen itself was slow (low frame rate) so I closed it and launched the DX9 version. The game launched, I went through the game's loading process, started a new profile aaaaaaaaaaannnnnd SUPER CHOPPY GAME! I adjusted the game's gfx settings to its lowest (which shouldn't be necessary actually) but still the game was very slow (exactly like NFSMW). Like '1 frame every 2 seconds' slow :| I closed it.
As you can imagine, I was frustrated by this point. THEN I noticed something which only made my day worse. I noticed that whenever there were more than 3 windows open at any time, the Win7 animation effects were not smooth like they were before. I closed all windows keeping only one open and the animations were smooth...This forced me to change the Advanced System Properties' Performance Settings ('systempropertiesadvanced' in Run window) to 'Adjust for best performance' which, as far as I know, should be absolutely unnecessary seeing that I have 4GB ram and a 1GB gfx card (which is compatible with my mobo)
!I've tried defragging, DiskCleanup, spyware removal, registry fixing, cleaning junk files, optimizing my PC and virus scanning! I also use a program called Game Booster 2 Beta before running any game. What could be wrong??? Is Win7 the problem here? Should I go back to XP?
That reminds me, before I had Win7, I had WinXP and the same model gfx card (which was my friend's, I bought the same model for myself today) and all games including Assassin's Creed (on DX9 mode of course) used to run flawlessly. The only new variable in this equation is Win7...So...should I revert back to XP?
Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
Have you checked your networking? are you using homegroup?
Have you run Dxdiag?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by logicearth What antivirus/security software are you running?
What additional software have you installed that is running?
What additional software have you installed that is running?
Oh btw, do you think upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit will solve this? Though I would like to know what exactly is wrong and why I can't launch games when I meet the Recommended Requirements
�� Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143 Have you checked your networking? are you using homegroup?
P.S.: How does this pertain to my question?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Desslok Have you run Dxdiag?
I was thinking of upgrading my Win7Ult32bit to Win7Ult64bit or dual booting with WinXP/SP2/32bit or doing both (upgrade and dualboot) OR just doing a clean install of WinXP/SP2/32bit.
So I want to know, will the above mentioned solutions work? Or do I just have to try and see what happens?
So I want to know, will the above mentioned solutions work? Or do I just have to try and see what happens?
Remove Daemon tools app.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
@greg...I'm curious as to why you would suggest that the OP replace Avast with MSE when Avast uses less resources?
Because it doesnt BSOD as often. It is hooked into the kernel by the same ppl who built the OS, so it is a better fit.
BTW I dont use mse
BTW I dont use mse
What you need is the ATI "Expertool'',and the new Catalyst..There are some wicked settings for your card and a eventviewer that could help alot.. I'd say look for the new restributible Dx pakage you can find because it normally has all the updates and fixes.. Also try setting your HD to performace.. Run a chkdsk booted to see for any problems.. (ctrl + R.... chkdsk) if a problem is reported reply to me.. And i can help you further by looking at the Expertool event problem aswell.. Please rep me at the top right scale if i helped..
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Remove Daemon tools app.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
2.Removed avast.
3.No tweaking utility whatsoever. Just disabled some features which I don't need. (IE, Printer related things and stuff like that)
�� Quote: Originally Posted by tw33k @greg...I'm curious as to why you would suggest that the OP replace Avast with MSE when Avast uses less resources?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143 Because it doesnt BSOD as often. It is hooked into the kernel by the same ppl who built the OS, so it is a better fit.
BTW I dont use mse
BTW I dont use mse
(I'm a noob, sorry
) �� Quote: Originally Posted by ITz What you need is the ATI "Expertool'',and the new Catalyst..There are some wicked settings for your card and a eventviewer that could help alot.. I'd say look for the new restributible Dx pakage you can find because it normally has all the updates and fixes.. Also try setting your HD to performace.. Run a chkdsk booted to see for any problems.. (ctrl + R.... chkdsk) if a problem is reported reply to me.. And i can help you further by looking at the Expertool event problem aswell.. Please rep me at the top right scale if i helped..
2. I have the latest Catalyst downloaded from the official website.
3. What's an event viewer?
4. I've downloaded the latest DX package from Microsoft.
5. What do you mean, 'set your HD to performance'?
6. No problems in CHKDSK.
7. What top right scale? Where?
P.S.: You would have known points 2 and 4 above if you had read my main post.
Thanks for your suggestions
but still, no luck 
�� Quote: Originally Posted by tw33k @greg...I'm curious as to why you would suggest that the OP replace Avast with MSE when Avast uses less resources?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by t4akawolf �� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Remove Daemon tools app.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.
YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.
2.Removed avast.
3.No tweaking utility whatsoever. Just disabled some features which I don't need. (IE, Printer related things and stuff like that)
Try mounting your ISO with PowerISO which is more compatible. Or uninstall Daemon and use disk to check what changes.
If you are getting Blue Screen (BSOD) shutdowns then go to Crashes forum here and upload the bugcheck report it generates using the tool pinned to the top of page then post it there. They specialize in solving these.
TYpe Event Viewer into Start Search box, choose Admin view to google repeat errors to find how others have resolved them. This is how you troubleshoot problems.
I think he was referring to editing graphics effects at Computer>Properties>Advanced settings>Performance. If you choose Best Performance it will send you back to XP graphics, so you really only want to edit out fading, sliding, dragging intact windows, etc. as you experiment and find what's best.
Click through your WEI score on Properties page to access Advanced Tools page. Study Performance log there closely for repeat errors, look for issues cued at top of Tools page, then Generate a System Health Report.
Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker GameBooster, Advanced System Care and the RAM Booster sound like tweaking tools to me. Instead of replying that you want them as with GameBooster, uninstall them long enough to see how performance changes.
Try mounting your ISO with PowerISO which is more compatible. Or uninstall Daemon and use disk to check what changes.
If you are getting Blue Screen (BSOD) shutdowns then go to Crashes forum here and upload the bugcheck report it generates using the tool pinned to the top of page then post it there. They specialize in solving these.
I think he was referring to editing graphics effects at Computer>Properties>Advanced settings>Performance. If you choose Best Performance it will send you back to XP graphics, so you really only want to edit out fading, sliding, dragging intact windows, etc. as you experiment and find what's best.
Click through your WEI score on Properties page to access Advanced Tools page. Study Performance log there closely for repeat errors, look for issues cued at top of Tools page, then Generate a System Health Report.
Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
Try mounting your ISO with PowerISO which is more compatible. Or uninstall Daemon and use disk to check what changes.
If you are getting Blue Screen (BSOD) shutdowns then go to Crashes forum here and upload the bugcheck report it generates using the tool pinned to the top of page then post it there. They specialize in solving these.
I think he was referring to editing graphics effects at Computer>Properties>Advanced settings>Performance. If you choose Best Performance it will send you back to XP graphics, so you really only want to edit out fading, sliding, dragging intact windows, etc. as you experiment and find what's best.
Click through your WEI score on Properties page to access Advanced Tools page. Study Performance log there closely for repeat errors, look for issues cued at top of Tools page, then Generate a System Health Report.
Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
1. Uninstalled Game Booster, uninstalled ASC and removed SmartRAM. Btw, can you define 'Tweaking Tools'? You know, for future reference?
2. Uninstalled DAEMON Tools. What do you think about ALCOHOL 120%?
3. I've never had a BSOD. EVER. Neither in XP nor 7. *touch wood*
4. That's exactly what I did. I mean, I deselected lots of things in that list instead of clicking Best Performance.
5. Generated a System Health Report. The only thing I thought odd was that in the 'Warnings' Section, under 'Informational', the 'Symptom' said 'The Security Center has not recorded an anti-virus product.'
6. Uninstalled anything related to ATI Catalyst.
CONCLUSION:
I see no changes in my PC whatsoever. But I am hoping doing a clean install (as you suggested) will fix whatever is wrong. Also, I am going to be installing Win7 Ultimate 64Bit. Do you think that's a good idea?
I thought I'd either upgrade my Win7Ult32bit to Win7Ult64bit or dual boot with WinXP/SP2/32bit or do both (upgrade and dualboot) OR just do a clean install of WinXP/SP2/32bit. What do you think??
Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
Tweaking to me is anything that goes beyond normal Win7 settings, which have come to suffice for almost any optimization needs. The problem with having made them willy-nilly is that unless there is a restore point for each, you really have to clean reinstall since a Repair Install doesn't always roll back dicey settings, just wrong or corrupt ones.
There is a tutorial here on perfectly safe optimizations written by our esteemed Admin Shawn whose knowledge has created a virtual Win7 encyclopedia and earned him a MS MVP: Optimize Windows 7.
I do not think about Alcohol 120%. Everything I read about it is bad.
Sure try 64 bit Ultimate as your rig can support it. You'll need to do a clean install, so if you have an Upgrade version, boot it and it will see any OS on HD to allow Upgrade version key, then delete Win7 32 bit, create and format a new partition there.
It should configure a Dual Boot with XP if you leave it plugged in, but if on a separate HD then I would unplug XP so that you can boot either via BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key rather than interlocking them with a Windows-managed Dual Boot.
If you have any further questions post back a screenshot of your maximized full Disk Mgmt drive map with listings, using SNipping TOol in Start Menu.
There is a tutorial here on perfectly safe optimizations written by our esteemed Admin Shawn whose knowledge has created a virtual Win7 encyclopedia and earned him a MS MVP: Optimize Windows 7.
I do not think about Alcohol 120%. Everything I read about it is bad.
Sure try 64 bit Ultimate as your rig can support it. You'll need to do a clean install, so if you have an Upgrade version, boot it and it will see any OS on HD to allow Upgrade version key, then delete Win7 32 bit, create and format a new partition there.
It should configure a Dual Boot with XP if you leave it plugged in, but if on a separate HD then I would unplug XP so that you can boot either via BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key rather than interlocking them with a Windows-managed Dual Boot.
If you have any further questions post back a screenshot of your maximized full Disk Mgmt drive map with listings, using SNipping TOol in Start Menu.
Someone told me recently that if I wanna dualboot Win7 with WinXP, I should install WinXP first and then install Win7 coz Win7 doesn't allow older versions to dualboot with it...or something like that. Well that's what he said, anyway. Is that really possible? Can installing Win7 64 first cause conflicts with WinXP later? Also, is it ok to have Win7 64 and WinXP 32? Coz they both need totally separate drivers and stuff, right?
Btw, sorry for taking up so much of your time. Also, what does OP mean? tw33k called me an OP. Should I be offended ?
P.S.: I've attached the scrnsht of my DiskManager (How does this help?)
Btw, sorry for taking up so much of your time. Also, what does OP mean? tw33k called me an OP. Should I be offended
?P.S.: I've attached the scrnsht of my DiskManager (How does this help?)
It's best to put multi Boots on separate drives the boot via the BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key. This keeps them independent instead of interlocked as Windows dual boot manager does.
Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?
Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker It's best to put multi Boots on separate drives the boot via the BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key. This keeps them independent instead of interlocked as Windows dual boot manager does.
Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?
Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?
2. T4 ROCKS (I: ) or T4 (F: )? Well, neither of them are operating systems... (F: ) is a partition on my main HDD and (I: ) is an external hard disk.
3. What does OP mean??? (tw33k called me that. Should I be offended
?) 1) separate HD's booted via Bios.
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster
Hello to everyone.
I have performance problem with windows 7.
After I log on into my user account (i don't have password), I must wait 5 minutes for perfomance. It's slow that everything I can open, so I can't feel the real speed of my pc after Welcome screen, after checking internet connection and avast free. Every startup file is disable (only avast free).
After 5 minutes, everything is fine. Works fast, opening fast..everything is fast than ever.
My configuration:
CPU: Core i5 750 @2.66
MB: Asus P7H55
RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
HDD: WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
VGA: KFA2 GTS 250 1GB DDR3
What is the problem??!!!
I have performance problem with windows 7.
After I log on into my user account (i don't have password), I must wait 5 minutes for perfomance. It's slow that everything I can open, so I can't feel the real speed of my pc after Welcome screen, after checking internet connection and avast free. Every startup file is disable (only avast free).
After 5 minutes, everything is fine. Works fast, opening fast..everything is fast than ever.
My configuration:
CPU: Core i5 750 @2.66
MB: Asus P7H55
RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
HDD: WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
VGA: KFA2 GTS 250 1GB DDR3
What is the problem??!!!
Test hardware: memtest86 CD for 5-6 passes or overnight, then HD maker's diag/repair CD full scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities
Check system file integrity: SFC -SCANNOW Command
Study carefully the Event Viewer>Admin view to google repeat errors using text and ID#. Ditto the Performance log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking WEI score link at Computer>properties. Look for cued issues on Tools page, then Generate A System Health Report.
Is this a factory install or did you install it? Was the HD wiped first of all code? When did problems start? Can you remember what you did just before probs started? If probs are recent see if you can System Restore to beforehand.
As a last resort before Clean Reinstall, try a Repair Install
If you have no password, you don't need to log in unless you have other possibly unnecessary accounts which can be deleted in User Accounts.
Check system file integrity: SFC -SCANNOW Command
Study carefully the Event Viewer>Admin view to google repeat errors using text and ID#. Ditto the Performance log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking WEI score link at Computer>properties. Look for cued issues on Tools page, then Generate A System Health Report.
Is this a factory install or did you install it? Was the HD wiped first of all code? When did problems start? Can you remember what you did just before probs started? If probs are recent see if you can System Restore to beforehand.
As a last resort before Clean Reinstall, try a Repair Install
If you have no password, you don't need to log in unless you have other possibly unnecessary accounts which can be deleted in User Accounts.
When I bought the computer, it was include Windows 7 Professional 32bit. Then because of 4GB RAM, I have installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit clean install.
I don't remember when this problem has started.
Here some results from the test. Today, I'll test the hdd and memory.
1. System file integrity
2. Performance Log
3. System Health Report
http://www.speedyshare.com/files/247..._P_Report.html
4. HDD Performance (READ)
I have looked the case, and the red led (HDD) was work a lot. Just after Security Center.
I don't remember when this problem has started.
Here some results from the test. Today, I'll test the hdd and memory.
1. System file integrity
2. Performance Log
3. System Health Report
http://www.speedyshare.com/files/247..._P_Report.html
4. HDD Performance (READ)
I have looked the case, and the red led (HDD) was work a lot. Just after Security Center.
Im curious why do you need a Virtual Drive for Assasins Creed anyway?
It simply extra software/Drivers that you do not need.
AC2 does not require the disc to play.
As for the first one, i didn't think it did either .. but most of mine are STEAM so could be wrong.
It would be easier to just use the original disc wouldn't it?
Not only for the reasons of extra un-needed software but also wasting extra disc space for the game itself as well a copy of the Full disc.
It simply extra software/Drivers that you do not need.
AC2 does not require the disc to play.
As for the first one, i didn't think it did either .. but most of mine are STEAM so could be wrong.
It would be easier to just use the original disc wouldn't it?
Not only for the reasons of extra un-needed software but also wasting extra disc space for the game itself as well a copy of the Full disc.
Run the Latency Checker to see if a driver is responsible for lagging: DPC Latency Checker
nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.
Any performance changes after repairing System Files?
You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.
I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.
nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.
Any performance changes after repairing System Files?
You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.
I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker 1) separate HD's booted via Bios.
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster
2. What are the advantages/disadvantages of keeping it Active (it's an external HDD)?
3. Oh. Ok. Ha. Of course.
4. Thanks for all your help! I finally found the rep button (I'm not viewing this website in the default theme, so the buttons and their placement are different) and have 'repped' you!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Run the Latency Checker to see if a driver is responsible for lagging: DPC Latency Checker
nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.
Any performance changes after repairing System Files?
You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.
I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.
nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.
Any performance changes after repairing System Files?
You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.
I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.
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SOURCE: http://itexpertvoice.com/home/what%E...-in-windows-7/
Must do the same like the tutorial on SOURCE link??
I haven't read anything, but why a 32-bit Windows and 4GB of ram? 32-bit versions only work with 3GB or LESS, so you are probably with 0,75GB or more usable RAM not recognized by the OS.
Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.
Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by nekov4ego I haven't read anything, but why a 32-bit Windows and 4GB of ram? 32-bit versions only work with 3GB or LESS, so you are probably with 0,75GB or more usable RAM not recognized by the OS.
Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.
Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.
OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!! ATI Catalyst was the problem!!! I uninstalled Catalyst, let Windows 7 handle the drivers related stuff, and now everything works like a charm!!! It took me TWO weeks to get a solution to this problem!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by t4akawolf OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!! ATI Catalyst was the problem!!! I uninstalled Catalyst, let Windows 7 handle the drivers related stuff, and now everything works like a charm!!! It took me TWO weeks to get a solution to this problem!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker �� Quote: Originally Posted by t4akawolf OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!! ATI Catalyst was the problem!!! I uninstalled Catalyst, let Windows 7 handle the drivers related stuff, and now everything works like a charm!!! It took me TWO weeks to get a solution to this problem!
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
Heh heh heh
, uhm, yeah, yeah it was...Shuda listened
Oh btw, who marked this thread as 'Solved'? I mean it IS solved, but who did so? Isn't the Asker of a post the only one with the option to do that??? And where exactly is this 'Mark As Solved' button??
Your post sounded definitive, so I asked the mods to mark it Solved.
It's just housecleaning, that's all. Most don't know how or why to mark it Solved (use Report button).
Sorry if you're not quite ready to go.
Many threads stay active forever (regardless) thanks to Google.
It's just housecleaning, that's all. Most don't know how or why to mark it Solved (use Report button).
Sorry if you're not quite ready to go.
Many threads stay active forever (regardless) thanks to Google.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker Your post sounded definitive, so I asked the mods to mark it Solved.
It's just housecleaning, that's all. Most don't know how or why to mark it Solved (use Report button).
Sorry if you're not quite ready to go.
Many threads stay active forever (regardless) thanks to Google.
It's just housecleaning, that's all. Most don't know how or why to mark it Solved (use Report button).
Sorry if you're not quite ready to go.
Many threads stay active forever (regardless) thanks to Google.
You can come back any time to visit, or hang around and share what you've learned. 
Thanks! Well, I guess I'll see you around lol, bye!
Oh and btw, Catalyst itself wasn't the problem! You see, me being the most absent minded person ever, I installed WinXP's Catalyst in Win7 and THEN I updated it to the latest WinXP Catalyst -.- I just realized this when I saw '...winxp...' somewhere in the file name of the Catalyst installer. I downloaded the latest Catalyst for Win7x64 bit and everything works like a charm
Oh and btw, Catalyst itself wasn't the problem! You see, me being the most absent minded person ever, I installed WinXP's Catalyst in Win7 and THEN I updated it to the latest WinXP Catalyst -.- I just realized this when I saw '...winxp...' somewhere in the file name of the Catalyst installer. I downloaded the latest Catalyst for Win7x64 bit and everything works like a charm
Then it sounds like Catalyst was the problem.
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