If the computer opens network files quickly in NotePad and slowly in NoteTab, the NoteTab is clearly suspect. If the same computer opens local files as...
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xtx222003
Dec 1, 2005 8:51 pm
Hi Dave, Yes, the computer in question opens local txt files as quickly in NoteTab as it does in NotePad. Why would that be weird? I tested the "tried and...
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David Smart
smartware_co...
Dec 2, 2005 10:48 am
The reason I asked about the local text files is because you appear to have an "unbalanced" problem here. Normally I'd expect either network files to be slow...
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dave
david_99_au
Dec 2, 2005 4:52 pm
Hi dave have you by chance got your virus program set to high, I found that when I had one it slowed opening down considerably. THANKYOU DAVE M ... From:...
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xtx222003
Dec 2, 2005 8:09 pm
Hi Dave M, ... when I had one it slowed opening down considerably. Interesting idea, both computers are running Norton AV. But when I disable Norton's...
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David Smart
smartware_co...
Dec 3, 2005 4:46 am
Not me. Corl?? Interesting though. Why would that affect Notetab but not Notepad I wonder? For that matter ... why would a virus program scan a text file in...
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Jeffery Scism
aladyda1
Dec 3, 2005 5:00 am
Has the source computer been mapped on the reading computer? The delay can be caused by the need to search the HD of the originating computer to find the...
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xtx222003
Dec 3, 2005 11:18 pm
Hi Jeffery, ... delay can be caused by the need to search the HD of the originating computer to find the file. (not sure if this applies if you "browse" to ...
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xtx222003
Dec 3, 2005 11:32 pm
Hi All-- I thought NoteTab was having troubles opening files on only one computer, but I was wrong, it's having troubles on both of the computers. The strange...
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John Mitchell
aussieboykie
Dec 4, 2005 1:14 am
Hello Corl Notetab Light and Notetab Pro both open files more or less instantaneously across my home LAN. I'm sure if this was a general problem it would have...
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dave
david_99_au
Dec 4, 2005 12:35 pm
Hi If you use notetab across network it always go back to where it last was , you can change this , windows does the same thing , I think if you were to close...
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xtx222003
Dec 5, 2005 12:53 am
Thanks John M, I hope that is a positive note for my situation. Corl...
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Jody
notetabber
Dec 5, 2005 9:01 am
Hi David & Corl, and Others, ... I've had some reports of files not opening at all on some, maybe on one kind of Network, so I suspect that to be that software...
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xtx222003
Dec 5, 2005 5:51 pm
Hi Dave M, Sorry, I don't understand the steps you are suggesting that will fix my problem. Corl ... was , you can change this , windows does the same thing ,...
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Bruce Lybbert
b_lybbert
Dec 5, 2005 6:53 pm
This may be a long shot but if I understand correctly notetab caches files as it opens them are you running out of space on the drive your temporary directory...
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sisterscape
Dec 5, 2005 6:55 pm
(moderator note: sorry about the delay posting this... slipped through the cracks somehow!) Hi Lotta: Here's a mail test for you with a link to boot! Those of...
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John Mitchell
aussieboykie
Dec 6, 2005 12:03 am
... Corl I wonder if Dave is on the right track. He said... "If you use notetab across network it always go back to where it last was". I understand this to...
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dave
david_99_au
Dec 6, 2005 11:34 am
HI How long does it take to open local file?? I don't think there is an answer it is the way windows works , have you tried opening a networked file , then...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 12:29 am
Hi Bruce, I'm running XP sp2, all current patches. 512 RAM. I'm assuming you aren't talking about where "temporary Internet files" are stored. Where would I...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 12:31 am
Hi John M, Even when AutoLoad is empty, I still experience the same problem. Thanks, Corl...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 12:31 am
Hi Dave M, A local file opens in less that a second. NoteTab is on both machines. And, yes we use the local NoteTab to open the network files. Thanks, Corl...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 12:33 am
Hi Jody, Quite an impressive laundry list here ;-) The only item you mentioned that made a difference was about the clip libraries. While I only had 3 very...
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Bruce Lybbert
b_lybbert
Dec 7, 2005 1:12 am
Corl : If your using a standard windows install the temp directory will be on your c drive. To find out for sure go to a command prompt and type set your...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 6:42 am
Hi Bruce, All my temp folders are empty, and I didn't see a way to set their capasity. Thanks, Corl...
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Bruce Lybbert
b_lybbert
Dec 7, 2005 7:13 am
The capacity and free space I was refering to is the capacity and free space of the drive that the temp directory is on. Bruce ... set ... be ... problem....
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LaurieK
ladyck3
Dec 7, 2005 1:26 pm
Hi Corl.... In XP SP2, the Temporary Internet files are rather hidden compared to earlier versions of Windows. You used to be able to view from the Explorer, ...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 8:07 pm
Hi Bruce, ... OK, well I have 167GB of 180 free, so without doing the math I appear to be above the 20% threshold you mentioned. Thanks, Corl...
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xtx222003
Dec 7, 2005 8:41 pm
Hi Laurie Thanks for the great tip, I'm something of a neat freak on my computer. Wow, I found at least 4 Temporary Internet Files folders when I went ...
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LaurieK
ladyck3
Dec 8, 2005 12:25 am
Dear Corl, You and your computer are welcome :) I confess, I have not read every message in this thread, but in the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) way of...
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xtx222003
Dec 8, 2005 6:21 am
Hi Laurie, Yes, I have reinstalled, Scandisked and Defraged. I have an computer that is powerful enough to process DVD video and graphics. I've always thought...
