Second Life Forums Archive - Client just runs SLOWWW!

Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-20-2008 11:08

Before I even fiddled with my graphics drivers the SL Client was running UNBEARABLY slow. UI and buttons in game took a few seconds to click, rotating your avatar to change direction in world was unbearably horrible and slow. Everything is just...........running at snails pace.

No idea why this is. I tried getting new drivers but that was just awful, the new ATI catalysts would crash my client before I even got to the log in screen. I've gone back to omega drivers and I can get to the log in screen now. just...everything is SLOW!

I've tried all the different clients and they're all the same. I can tell without even logging in jjust by mousing over the buttons and typing in the Username and password boxes, and playing around with the preferences. Yes, BEFORE loading the world. I don't know why everything is all slow and awful.

Please no mention of graphics drivers as I've fiddled as much as I want to with em, updated ,degraded, upgraded again.

I think it could be memory?

Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-21-2008 06:09

No one else having this kinda problem niet?

Larissa Lomax

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Join date: 20 Mar 2004

Posts: 187

02-21-2008 07:57

What spec is your machine?

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Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-21-2008 09:53

Ah yeah ,of course!

Win XP home
AMD +4200 dual core (both affinities are set)
Radeon x800xl 256mb AGP Graphics card
Crucial 2gb ddr 3200 ram
600w PSU

Meade Paravane

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Join date: 21 Nov 2006

Posts: 4,845

02-21-2008 09:58

From: Simon Au

AMD +4200 dual core (both affinities are set)

About a year ago, SL had problems with dual core machines but it's far better now. I wouldn't play with processor affinity, if I were you.

You don't say if this happens in more than one sim. Do you have this problem everywhere you go?

Also, you on a wireless network?

edit: missed this bit on the first read..

From: Simon Au

Yes, BEFORE loading the world.

Do you have anti-virus software running? If so, try telling it to not worry about SL or, if you can't do that, turn it off. Also, _before_ you start SL, how much free memory does your machine have?

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Farallon Greyskin

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Join date: 22 Jan 2006

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02-21-2008 10:32

Also, your not running any other OpenGL programs or GLIntercept by any chance?

It sounds like you are in software render mode...

I have an x500 card and XP in an older machine and it plays SL at a perfectly resonable frame rate.

Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-21-2008 10:40

Yeah I remember it last year, it sorted itself out. Really SL has ran fine since I joined in April 06.

Also, your not running any other OpenGL programs or GLIntercept by any chance?

NNnno, not as far as i'm aware anyway. It's like something has triggered this to happen though. Perhaps There's something I should disable / turn off. When I do log on ; the menus at the top of the second life window such as File, edit, have BROKEN text. Here's a picture

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3695/brokenol4.jpg

This has only been since it's been acting funny too.

A Vivox gateway error pops up each time I log on too.

I tried turning off my anti virus stuff, didn't help at all.

And yes i'm on a wireless network.

Farallon Greyskin

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Join date: 22 Jan 2006

Posts: 491

02-21-2008 11:17

Well... It may be possible that something you installed like overwrote the OpenGL ICD in your windows folder and so now you acrtually are running in software mode because your video driver doesn;t regognise it ro something. Some years ago I had a game install do this to me, trying to install it's own special OpenGL driver :/

A compelte uninstall and reinstall of the video driver might replace any messed with files.

Jaggy Jay

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Join date: 15 Jul 2006

Posts: 9

02-21-2008 11:47

Which video drivers are you using ?

Do you do a clean install using Driver Cleaner Pro when you update them ?

Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-21-2008 12:28

I use the latest Omega Drivers. I can't install ATI Catalysts because it gives me a zero display service error. I get it while installing Omegas, but it's fine after reboot.

I jus did a reinstall by using Driver cleaner for the first time and still the same result. Slow Slow slow.

Well... It may be possible that something you installed like overwrote the OpenGL ICD in your windows folder and so now you acrtually are running in software mode because your video driver doesn;t regognise it ro something.

How could I see if this is the problem / go about fixing it farallon?

Simon Au

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Join date: 29 Apr 2006

Posts: 138

02-21-2008 12:47

Hahahaha, I fixed it.

I disabled VOICE under preferences, and i'm running nice and smooth again. We're back in business!

Why would voice make it so slow like that?

Pasiphae DeVaux

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Join date: 7 Aug 2006

Posts: 8

02-23-2008 14:42

I have the exact same problem, but unfortunately, voice chat is already disabled in my prefs.

Sadly, too many things have changed for me to pinpoint what caused the slow-down.
I recently re-formatted/re-installed the OS and upgraded one of my video cards to the 8800gt, which runs every other app (WoW, CoD4, etc.) smoothly.

I've tried the latest SL main release, as well as the latest RC release. I tried running it on a monitor that's using the older video card with no luck. I have no anti-virus software and no other OpenGL apps running.

I haven't been on SL in a number of months, so it's also possible that it's the latest version of the SL client that's just not jiving with my system, and not even due to something I changed.

My symptoms are identical to what Simon describes in his original post. Going through the preferences is a nightmare. Just checking a checkbox takes 20 seconds or so. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. System specs below.

Vista Ultimate x64
Intel Pent D 940 dual-core 3.2Ghz
4Gb OCZ DDR2 667 SDRAM
Asus P5N32-SLI Deluxe mobo
EVGA 7900GTX and BFG 8800GT (latest nvidia drivers)

Client just runs SLOWWW!
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-20-2008 11:08 Before I even fiddled with my graphics drivers the SL Client was running UNBEARABLY slow. UI and buttons in game took a few seconds to click, rotating your avatar to change direction in world was unbearably horrible and slow. Everything is just...........running at snails pace. No idea why this is. I tried getting new drivers but that was just awful, the new ATI catalysts would crash my client before I even got to the log in screen. I've gone back to omega drivers and I can get to the log in screen now. just...everything is SLOW! I've tried all the different clients and they're all the same. I can tell without even logging in jjust by mousing over the buttons and typing in the Username and password boxes, and playing around with the preferences. Yes, BEFORE loading the world. I don't know why everything is all slow and awful. Please no mention of graphics drivers as I've fiddled as much as I want to with em, updated ,degraded, upgraded again. I think it could be memory?
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-21-2008 06:09 No one else having this kinda problem niet?
Larissa Lomax Registered User Join date: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 187	02-21-2008 07:57 What spec is your machine? _____________________ ~ Trout Rated 5.5 " You are not quite slutty - just beautiful, sensual, and fun to be around - and that's a pretty damn good thing in my book. " DJ blog: http://djlarissa.blogspot.com/
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-21-2008 09:53 Ah yeah ,of course! Win XP home AMD +4200 dual core (both affinities are set) Radeon x800xl 256mb AGP Graphics card Crucial 2gb ddr 3200 ram 600w PSU
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	02-21-2008 09:58 From: Simon Au AMD +4200 dual core (both affinities are set) About a year ago, SL had problems with dual core machines but it's far better now. I wouldn't play with processor affinity, if I were you. You don't say if this happens in more than one sim. Do you have this problem everywhere you go? Also, you on a wireless network? edit: missed this bit on the first read.. From: Simon Au Yes, BEFORE loading the world. Do you have anti-virus software running? If so, try telling it to not worry about SL or, if you can't do that, turn it off. Also, _before_ you start SL, how much free memory does your machine have? _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Farallon Greyskin Cranky Seal Join date: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 491	02-21-2008 10:32 Also, your not running any other OpenGL programs or GLIntercept by any chance? It sounds like you are in software render mode... I have an x500 card and XP in an older machine and it plays SL at a perfectly resonable frame rate.
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-21-2008 10:40 Yeah I remember it last year, it sorted itself out. Really SL has ran fine since I joined in April 06. Also, your not running any other OpenGL programs or GLIntercept by any chance? NNnno, not as far as i'm aware anyway. It's like something has triggered this to happen though. Perhaps There's something I should disable / turn off. When I do log on ; the menus at the top of the second life window such as File, edit, have BROKEN text. Here's a picture http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3695/brokenol4.jpg This has only been since it's been acting funny too. A Vivox gateway error pops up each time I log on too. I tried turning off my anti virus stuff, didn't help at all. And yes i'm on a wireless network.
Farallon Greyskin Cranky Seal Join date: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 491	02-21-2008 11:17 Well... It may be possible that something you installed like overwrote the OpenGL ICD in your windows folder and so now you acrtually are running in software mode because your video driver doesn;t regognise it ro something. Some years ago I had a game install do this to me, trying to install it's own special OpenGL driver :/ A compelte uninstall and reinstall of the video driver might replace any messed with files.
Jaggy Jay Registered User Join date: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 9	02-21-2008 11:47 Which video drivers are you using ? Do you do a clean install using Driver Cleaner Pro when you update them ?
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-21-2008 12:28 I use the latest Omega Drivers. I can't install ATI Catalysts because it gives me a zero display service error. I get it while installing Omegas, but it's fine after reboot. I jus did a reinstall by using Driver cleaner for the first time and still the same result. Slow Slow slow. Well... It may be possible that something you installed like overwrote the OpenGL ICD in your windows folder and so now you acrtually are running in software mode because your video driver doesn;t regognise it ro something. How could I see if this is the problem / go about fixing it farallon?
Simon Au Registered User Join date: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 138	02-21-2008 12:47 Hahahaha, I fixed it. I disabled VOICE under preferences, and i'm running nice and smooth again. We're back in business! Why would voice make it so slow like that?
Pasiphae DeVaux Registered User Join date: 7 Aug 2006 Posts: 8	02-23-2008 14:42 I have the exact same problem, but unfortunately, voice chat is already disabled in my prefs. Sadly, too many things have changed for me to pinpoint what caused the slow-down. I recently re-formatted/re-installed the OS and upgraded one of my video cards to the 8800gt, which runs every other app (WoW, CoD4, etc.) smoothly. I've tried the latest SL main release, as well as the latest RC release. I tried running it on a monitor that's using the older video card with no luck. I have no anti-virus software and no other OpenGL apps running. I haven't been on SL in a number of months, so it's also possible that it's the latest version of the SL client that's just not jiving with my system, and not even due to something I changed. My symptoms are identical to what Simon describes in his original post. Going through the preferences is a nightmare. Just checking a checkbox takes 20 seconds or so. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. System specs below. Vista Ultimate x64 Intel Pent D 940 dual-core 3.2Ghz 4Gb OCZ DDR2 667 SDRAM Asus P5N32-SLI Deluxe mobo EVGA 7900GTX and BFG 8800GT (latest nvidia drivers)

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