Icon X using >90% CPU
Saturday, July 24, 2004 by BlueDev | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I posted this over in the newsgroups for Desktop X as well, but thought I would toss it out here too.
Every time I load Icon X, or Desktop X with icons on the screen, I am getting a huge CPU hit. Icon X (or Desktop X) jump up to usually greater than 90% CPU usage. Desktop X runs nice and low as long as there are no icons on the screen, or if I disable Icon X in the config menu. I have toyed around with the settings and it pretty much stays there, no matter what I do. Any ideas?
Specs are as follows:
Win XP Home +SP1 and all critical updates
p4 2.4 GHz CPU
512 DDRRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 w 64 megs (running Omega drivers version 2.5.51 based on catalyst 4.6)
Thanks.
Every time I load Icon X, or Desktop X with icons on the screen, I am getting a huge CPU hit. Icon X (or Desktop X) jump up to usually greater than 90% CPU usage. Desktop X runs nice and low as long as there are no icons on the screen, or if I disable Icon X in the config menu. I have toyed around with the settings and it pretty much stays there, no matter what I do. Any ideas?
Specs are as follows:
Win XP Home +SP1 and all critical updates
p4 2.4 GHz CPU
512 DDRRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 w 64 megs (running Omega drivers version 2.5.51 based on catalyst 4.6)
Thanks.
BlueDev
Reply #2 Saturday, July 24, 2004 12:05 PM
Reply #2 Saturday, July 24, 2004 12:05 PM
Thanks for the reply. I actually think I figured it out.
For those who may run into the same problem here was my solution.
I remembered reading things about Desktop X and Icon X and the .NET Framework. I also realized I had never downloaded and installed that since it was an optional update. I installed it and viola, Icon X uses 0-1%.
For those who may run into the same problem here was my solution.
I remembered reading things about Desktop X and Icon X and the .NET Framework. I also realized I had never downloaded and installed that since it was an optional update. I installed it and viola, Icon X uses 0-1%.
BaconIsGood4You
Reply #3 Monday, July 26, 2004 2:10 PM
Reply #3 Monday, July 26, 2004 2:10 PM
I'm having the same problem even though I've downloaded Icon Packager and .NET Framework.
WebGizmos
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:02 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:02 AM
I've tried disabling IconX as well by unchecking the "run at startup" but it still runs at startup! Anyone know how to disable it without uninstalling it? 
BaconIsGood4You
Reply #6 Friday, July 30, 2004 2:49 PM
Reply #6 Friday, July 30, 2004 2:49 PM
No one can help us with this problem? (sorry for the double bump)
BlueDev
Reply #7 Friday, July 30, 2004 3:43 PM
Reply #7 Friday, July 30, 2004 3:43 PM
Sorry I don't have any other ideas for you. Haven't had the problem since I posted my solution.
Stockholm Syndrome
Reply #8 Friday, July 30, 2004 3:52 PM
Reply #8 Friday, July 30, 2004 3:52 PM
My IconX does that sometimes too, but it's OK if I run DX with IconX enabled. The new one that comes separate is a little buggy right now I guess. 
Nevermind I guess they're using the same version. Whatever
. Don't mind me.
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Nevermind I guess they're using the same version. Whatever
. Don't mind me.[Message Edited]
Suriken
Reply #9 Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:33 AM
Reply #9 Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:33 AM
...yeah i installed desktopx onto a dell pc and it seemed to take ages starting up and then would run at like 60-70% idle but i dont use that computer anyway so not really a problem
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Reply #1 Saturday, July 24, 2004 11:58 AM
Think we just have to remember some of the software is still in beta-form gliches ae to be expected.
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