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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 14, 2007 9:26:38 GMT -5
There are several little programs avialble at either avsim or flightsim that will shut down all un-necessary programs when running flightsim. Have been having virtual memory issues with my crappy Dell. I figure thse might help a bit. Anyone recall what they are called?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2007 9:47:35 GMT -5
Dale, get FSAutostart by Ken Salter.
An 'expert' on another forum was very insulting about it, one of the reasons why I cancelled my membership there, but I find it very useful as it can be configured in a few minutes to shut down all the background services and programs that you usually need to have running when you're using your PC for other stuff but that you don't need for FS.
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 14, 2007 9:51:55 GMT -5
Excellent ... will give it a shot.
Thank you
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 14, 2007 10:07:52 GMT -5
Alright.. got it .. installed it, however no idea on how to confirgure and use it. References to Ken's website were at this moment no value as it can't be reached. How do I get all config'ed in??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2007 4:46:00 GMT -5
OK, here we go. 1. Start it up and you get a little screen with several buttons down the side. Click on the one labelled 'Configure' and in the 'Browse' panel, put in the path to your flightsim program eg c:\Program Files\FS2004. I also recommend that you click on 'Defragment Memory', which is actually a button. Then click on 'Save' in the lower rh corner. That'll save your setting and put you back to the FSAutostart main panel. 2. Now click on the button labelled 'Programs'. You'll get a new panel that shows all the programs you've got running in the background (eg anti-virus, anti-spam etc). The idea is you switch off the ones you don't need while you're simming and when you've finished, FSAutostart switches them back on again. So against each program, click in the column marked 'Action'. You'll get a drop-down giving you options - usually you'd select 'Stop & Restart'. Use your common sense to start with but don't be too worried if you switch things off that you shouldn't because you can always go back later and change your decision. When you've finished click on 'Save' in the lower rh corner. 3. Breathe a sigh of relief and smile - you're getting the hang of it. 4. Now click on the button labelled Services. You realise immediately that that sigh of relief was a bit premature when you see the length of the list. Can all of those be running in the background? Yep - now you know why Windows is such a resource hog. And this is nothing compared to Vista....So ruddy hell, what can be switched off and what has to be left on? Ken Salter has thought of that. The main Services panel shows what's running and what's not - you only need bother with the ones that are actually running. Not only that, but if you have the latest version of FSAutostart, there's a Services Help panel 'attached' to the right of the main panel. When you place your cursor over a service in the main panel it tells you what the service does and what Mr Salter recommends you do with it. So run down the list of running services and select the appropriate action for each one in the 'Action' column, as before. Don't worry if you turn more off than you should as again you can change your decision later. But if in doubt switch a service off rather than leave it running. When finished, click on 'Save' again. 5. Breathe another sigh of relief - more deserved this time. Smile and feel a bit cocky because now you think you've cracked it. 6. Stop and restart FSAutostart (otherwise it doesn't remember the configuration). Click on the 'Start' button to begin the process to start up your flightsim program. Pay careful attention to the DOS screen that opens and watch the progress as it works to shut down your programs and services. Watch for any errors (eg dependency errors) and make a note of which services are involved so you can go back afterwards and change your selected action against that service. Eventually your FS will start and run in the usual way. When you end it, you'll be able to see all your programs and services being automatically restarted. That's all!
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 16, 2007 7:15:17 GMT -5
I did manage to figure it out .... and have been using it. I have also been using the function that defrags a portion of memory as well. Thanks for all the help.
Dale
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 16, 2007 7:18:20 GMT -5
It seems to reduce the instance of the deformed textures and bluring ... (Also installed new video drivers, but I don't think the problem is there) .... as a last resort ... may re-install FS2002 .... If I recall, the last time I did that (leaving FS9 in as well) FS9 performed well .... perhaps it feels threatened and is afraid that if it mis-performs I will deep six it in favor of FS2002.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2007 11:52:22 GMT -5
Dale, y'have to be careful with these threats. In the end the system has the whip hand (as has so often been proven) and it can end up kicking you in the butt just when you least expect it.
Promise it a nice relaxing disk defrag or something like that - that should do it. But whatever you do, don't threaten it with a system restore. That can make it mighty angry and once you've upset its boot sector there may be no going back to the enjoyable relationship you once had with it.
Sound familiar?
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 16, 2007 19:46:32 GMT -5
no, have tried that many times ... just have to live with the problem from time to time.
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Post by rogerb34 on Apr 19, 2007 18:44:02 GMT -5
If running XP, post reads like insufficient RAM. Won't salvage by shutting down programs. 1G RAM ok FS9 If using the mainboard graphics card, likely not enough to drive FS9. Need better card and deselect mainboard video.
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Post by kbr on Apr 22, 2007 1:30:30 GMT -5
This is just a thought, but something you can check is how much free space is left on your hard drive. I have notice that a lot of computers need a good bit of free space to handle the virtual memory when using a flight simulator (mine included.)
This seems to vary from system to system and on mine when I get less than 12 gigs of space available, FS starts slowing down. This is just a suggestion and may not even be your problem, but I thought I'd mention it just in case. If it seems to apply to you, try freeing up some hdd space and see if that helps.
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 22, 2007 9:44:09 GMT -5
You know that might be closer KBR .... my HD is 30 gig ... well so they call it... the little program that shuts down unnecessary stuff and then turns them all back on is great ... works as claimed. Don't know if it cured the situation ... but hey... if it helps a little. As for HD ... presently it is running around 7 + gigs .... of free space. - Just prior to getting this Crummy Dell --- I know, sour grapes ... but it is a lemon no matter how closely they try for great products. (It happens ... too bad they wouldn't just admit to that) I purchased a 40 gig HD for my old system, but then bought the Dell ... that VIRGIN 40 gig drive is still sitting in the closet., in its protective covering ... I wonder ... what about mounting it externally ... slaving it off the 30 gig drive ... what would that involve? Are there external cases that will accommodate the new HD? Then move FS9 .... Trainsim and any future additions to either to the 40 gig and go from there. I wonder if that might help. D
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Post by spad0007 on Apr 22, 2007 13:57:19 GMT -5
I have a rule to keep at least 25% HD space free. So I May manage the page filing on my computer. If you have an USB. port you can hook up a external HD I have mine in a cigar box use'n an Bi Tech adapter kit. Kit cost me $21.00 with tax at Micro center. XP recognized it as a guest drive right a way comes with a driver disk for 98' so your 40Gb HD was your biggest expense their are cases for HD's but thy cost to much for what you get and over heat if left on to long. so i hope this helps. may be I will take a pix of mine and post it?
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Post by dalecaruso on Apr 22, 2007 17:21:27 GMT -5
yes would love to see
Dale
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2007 18:15:18 GMT -5
Dale= I had a power supply problem with one of my computers so I too the extra hard drive out and put it in a case I bought at Best Buy (not terribly expensive) It plugged into a USB port and had its own power cord. Win XP recognized it as the same drive I removed.
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