BZ 1785: High CPU usage

MizzouRah · 07-16-2008, 12:39 AM

When OOTP is closed and nothing else open, the CPU usage is around 0% - 1%.

As soon as I open OOTP and sit there idle, the CPU usage stays around 50% - 58%, is this normal?

battists · 07-16-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

When OOTP is closed and nothing else open, the CPU usage is around 0% - 1%.

As soon as I open OOTP and sit there idle, the CPU usage stays around 50% - 58%, is this normal?

Is there any particular screen you are on when the CPU usage is high? Are you just talking about the main page?

MizzouRah · 07-16-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

Is there any particular screen you are on when the CPU usage is high? Are you just talking about the main page?

As soon as it loads up.. doesn't matter which screen. If I just sit back and do nothing.. the CPU hovers around 50%.

Nutlaw · 07-17-2008, 07:55 PM

I'm seeing 0-1% when my computer is idle, with OOTP open or not.

I'm seeing up to 50% when OOTP is actively doing something like opening up or simming.

Have you seen this on multiple occasions? Are you sure that nothing else was running in the background, like a virus scan?

MizzouRah · 07-17-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutlaw

I'm seeing 0-1% when my computer is idle, with OOTP open or not.

I'm seeing up to 50% when OOTP is actively doing something like opening up or simming.

Have you seen this on multiple occasions? Are you sure that nothing else was running in the background, like a virus scan?

Yes, this is with my anti-virus turned off and nothing else running, doesn't matter.

MizzouRah · 07-17-2008, 11:54 PM

It will sit at 50% until I close ootp out. Once I close ootp, it stays on 0%-1%.

battists · 07-18-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

It will sit at 50% until I close ootp out. Once I close ootp, it stays on 0%-1%.

MizzouRah, if you click on the Processes tab and sort by CPU usage, can you tell if it's actually OOTP that is running at 50%?

Thanks!

Obviously, by now you've probably gathered that this isn't normal!

Steve

MizzouRah · 07-19-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

MizzouRah, if you click on the Processes tab and sort by CPU usage, can you tell if it's actually OOTP that is running at 50%?

Thanks!

Obviously, by now you've probably gathered that this isn't normal!

Steve

Yes, it's definitely OOTP that's running at 50%. OOTP is at 50% and System Idle process is at 50%.

endgame · 07-19-2008, 05:21 PM

How often is Outlook Express checking for new mail? Mine is set pretty frequently and I found closing it improved my processing slightly.

battists · 07-19-2008, 08:09 PM

MizzouRah,, this is WEIRD.

Can you tell us about your system? What Operating System do you use? What kind of a chipset do you have?

MizzouRah · 07-19-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by endgame

How often is Outlook Express checking for new mail? Mine is set pretty frequently and I found closing it improved my processing slightly.

I can close everything out, including taskbar options and it still runs my CPU at 50%.

I have a Dell Dimension E520

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 Ghz
3 GB memory
Windows XP SP3

Battists, I'm going to see if there is some updated drivers for my chipset.

MizzouRah · 07-19-2008, 11:14 PM

Still the same.. *sigh*

Greatgrampa · 07-20-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Still the same.. *sigh*

That may not be the actual usages. Sometimes this figure is out of whack on some computers, especially using Vista. I had the same problem when I had Vista on my computer. I finally switched back to XP and the usage was much improved.
You might want to try a program that will free up some of your memory. I am and have always used FreeRam XP Pro. I even used it with Vista and it worked. The program is free. Just google the name and it will find it for you.
Worth a try, anyway.

MizzouRah · 07-20-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greatgrampa

That may not be the actual usages. Sometimes this figure is out of whack on some computers, especially using Vista. I had the same problem when I had Vista on my computer. I finally switched back to XP and the usage was much improved.
You might want to try a program that will free up some of your memory. I am and have always used FreeRam XP Pro. I even used it with Vista and it worked. The program is free. Just google the name and it will find it for you.
Worth a try, anyway.

Trust me, I have XP and it's something going on with the game. Nothing else I play or use does this like ootp does.

I have 3 GB of memory.. so that's DEFINITELY NOT the issue.

Something with the game and my pc is screwy.. the trouble is finding out what the issue is.

edm · 07-20-2008, 07:01 PM

MizzouRah, did you try uninstalling and then reinstalling? I was having a similar issue before the latest patch (CPU usage was staying at 100% when idle at times). It went away after I installed the patch. I thought it was fixed because of the patch. But I always do a clean install when a new version comes out. so maybe that's what fixed it for me. its worth a try. Delete all your ootp folders after you uninstall too (under my docs, program files).

Nutlaw · 07-20-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by edm

MizzouRah, did you try uninstalling and then reinstalling? I was having a similar issue before the latest patch (CPU usage was staying at 100% when idle at times). It went away after I installed the patch. I thought it was fixed because of the patch. But I always do a clean install when a new version comes out. so maybe that's what fixed it for me. its worth a try. Delete all your ootp folders after you uninstall too (under my docs, program files).

Just don't delete your saved games along with it. Move them first!

MizzouRah · 07-22-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by edm

MizzouRah, did you try uninstalling and then reinstalling? I was having a similar issue before the latest patch (CPU usage was staying at 100% when idle at times). It went away after I installed the patch. I thought it was fixed because of the patch. But I always do a clean install when a new version comes out. so maybe that's what fixed it for me. its worth a try. Delete all your ootp folders after you uninstall too (under my docs, program files).

I'll try that next and report back!

MizzouRah · 07-22-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutlaw

Just don't delete your saved games along with it. Move them first!

Most definitely!!!

Thanks!

MizzouRah · 07-22-2008, 10:36 PM

Darn it.. deleted everything and reinstalled.. still runs the CPU at 50%.

battists · 07-22-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Darn it.. deleted everything and reinstalled.. still runs the CPU at 50%.

I've forwarded this along to the big guys, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas.

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MizzouRah All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 1,675	BZ 1785: High CPU usage When OOTP is closed and nothing else open, the CPU usage is around 0% - 1%. As soon as I open OOTP and sit there idle, the CPU usage stays around 50% - 58%, is this normal?

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edm All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,470	MizzouRah, did you try uninstalling and then reinstalling? I was having a similar issue before the latest patch (CPU usage was staying at 100% when idle at times). It went away after I installed the patch. I thought it was fixed because of the patch. But I always do a clean install when a new version comes out. so maybe that's what fixed it for me. its worth a try. Delete all your ootp folders after you uninstall too (under my docs, program files). __________________ World F'ing Champions!

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07-17-2008, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
MizzouRah All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 1,675	It will sit at 50% until I close ootp out. Once I close ootp, it stays on 0%-1%.

07-19-2008, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
battists Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 14,251	MizzouRah,, this is WEIRD. Can you tell us about your system? What Operating System do you use? What kind of a chipset do you have?

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MizzouRah All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 1,675	Still the same.. sigh

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MizzouRah All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 1,675	Darn it.. deleted everything and reinstalled.. still runs the CPU at 50%.