Omega Install Issue - "Slow"

ChivalricRonin · Jul 18, 2004, 05:23 AM

Hello everyone, I just downloaded the new Omega 4.7s and have been using the Omega 4.6's previously without incident.

From what I've read I can instal the 4.7s right overtop of the 4.6s, correct?

When I extract the archive and get the 19mb omega install file and run the exe, it takes an abnormally long time to load. I get the welcome screen, click next, and nothing happens until I ctrl-alt-del. Upon that the next screen pops up... at this point its asking me where to install so no settings have been overwritten. I just closed it down since this is not normal and did not happen with the 4.6's.

I've rebooted and defragged and the problem continues. Suggestions anyone?

MythicaL · Jul 18, 2004, 05:30 AM

Well I use Driver Cleaner and Uninstall everything first, then I install another Omega set. Try that also.

Robert McClelland · Jul 18, 2004, 06:29 AM

I just formated I get installed slow issue too lol I'm on new sp2 2162 but my new score awesome so far

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7980069

swatX · Jul 18, 2004, 06:36 AM

same it installed slow.. as for every other drivers.. i am also using sp2..

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Jul 18, 2004, 06:42 AM

yea i noticed it is really slow this time!

MindlessOath · Jul 18, 2004, 11:02 AM

i heard of this before with other people and they also said they are using windows Service Pack 2... that may be the problem... could it be installshield causing problems?

Omegadrive · Jul 18, 2004, 02:05 PM

sp2 2162 is causing the problem, I have SP2 build 2149 here installed and is not causing any problems.

Danyael · Jul 18, 2004, 03:51 PM

Im dont think this problems relate to the Omegadrivers since the problem can be seen after i remove the driver (to make way for new Omega 2558). After uninstall the driver, the pc restarts, after winxp finish loading, when it tries to detect my radeon, it takes longer time than usual. I can see hdd activities running very fast. long after that, when i finally gets to install Omegadrivers, the part when the drivers tries to detect the vga adapter, it takes just as long before winxp copies the files to their system folder. Same goes when installing the drivers for the "secondary". Im using a tweaking utilities for my winxp so maybe thats causing the problems. What options should i enable/disable? please help.

Prophet-ni · Jul 18, 2004, 03:58 PM

I am also having a slow install issue. Not using SP2 using SP1 Latest Build.
I am using the uniAN Cat's based on 4.7's.
I can install the 4.6 Omegas NP, Radliinker Just sits there after everything else installs.
I have a Connect3D 9200 256MB.
I want mey Omegas Back!!! These uniAN's got me a extra 1500 on my O/C from default Cat 4.7's of 6100 to 7600. I want to use Omegas these drivers choke a bit to much for me.

3D Mark 01 Score

Are these Scores ok for my system with this card?
I just added a old CPU Heatsink fan to my card for the hell of it and got 7600 so I am going out to get a 9600XT this week. Can afford anythig higher. Holla!!!

Robert McClelland · Jul 18, 2004, 08:12 PM

I change my mind mine I think that score alittle slow for that card. Because my 8500le card can do better then that around 9600 points on 3dmark01se. You might want try tuneup software. it's free for 30days hehe. Which version of 9600xt? 128 or 256?

Ev!L-aLphA · Jul 18, 2004, 09:43 PM

ya that happens to me all the time in the install since the 4.5 but i found otu that if u right click it will load up the screen
than right click agian n agian

clicker666 · Oct 2, 2004, 04:29 PM

Same here with the 2576 and 2590 versions. Running XP with SP2. The install takes over 15 minutes, it's quite painful. CPU is pegged to 99% (IRSETUP) and the only way I can tell it's ready to click Next is by watching. IRSETUP drops when ready to click next.

Weird. Not a problem with other Installshield progs either, I reloaded about 2 weeks ago and have installed a ton of progs since. Seems to be only with Omegas. Anyhow, not a major issue, since the Omega's rock! Just adding to the list of people that are having this problem so someone smarter than me might be able to fix it.

Shinjikun · Oct 2, 2004, 04:52 PM

All though you should ALWAYS uninstall your previous driver before upgrading I also had this exact same problem with the Omega drivers for the past few releases before 2.5.76 (when Omega started to use the new installer and compression I believe). Advancing from one screen to the next was extremely slow but I never paid it much attention as it always advanced; albeit slower than hell sometimes. Still using SP1 so SP2 isn't the issue.

The problem has gone away with the last few releases however (at least for me).

clicker666 · Oct 2, 2004, 05:01 PM

As I said, I did a clean install 2 weeks ago. First time I noticed the slowdown. If you suggest SP2 isn't the problem, since you are using SP1, then perhaps it's something we are all running....

I'm running Window Blinds, Symantec Corporate Antivirus 9.0, Intervideo WinDVR, D-Tools, Outlook 2003. Now I do close everything I can when running the Installshield, but SAV 9 doesn't like to completely unload, although I disable Autoprotect.

My PC has an Athlon 2800 XP, OC'd slightly, running a Radeon 9600 NP, 512 megs RAM, SB Live 5.1, ECS K7VTA v 8 mainboard, Seagate 7200 rpm 10 GB system drive and Western Digital 7200 RPM 40 GB data drive, both running in DMA mode.

Like I said, maybe there's a common thread here....

Shinjikun · Oct 2, 2004, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clicker666

As I said, I did a clean install 2 weeks ago. First time I noticed the slowdown. If you suggest SP2 isn't the problem, since you are using SP1, then perhaps it's something we are all running....

I'm running Window Blinds, Symantec Corporate Antivirus 9.0, Intervideo WinDVR, D-Tools, Outlook 2003. Now I do close everything I can when running the Installshield, but SAV 9 doesn't like to completely unload, although I disable Autoprotect.

My PC has an Athlon 2800 XP, OC'd slightly, running a Radeon 9600 NP, 512 megs RAM, SB Live 5.1, ECS K7VTA v 8 mainboard, Seagate 7200 rpm 10 GB system drive and Western Digital 7200 RPM 40 GB data drive, both running in DMA mode.

Like I said, maybe there's a common thread here....

The issue is very strange. As for something we are running I'm also using WindowBlinds, and various other piece of software but when this issue started I did what I usually do for gaming. I closed every single background application that wasn't needed and was left with just the barebones so to speak and the issue still occured. So as to what the cause is\was I'm completely baffled. All I know is that it stopped with the last 2 or 3 driver releases, including this one.

Jul 18, 2004, 05:23 AM	#1
ChivalricRonin DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Omega Install Issue - "Slow" Hello everyone, I just downloaded the new Omega 4.7s and have been using the Omega 4.6's previously without incident. From what I've read I can instal the 4.7s right overtop of the 4.6s, correct? When I extract the archive and get the 19mb omega install file and run the exe, it takes an abnormally long time to load. I get the welcome screen, click next, and nothing happens until I ctrl-alt-del. Upon that the next screen pops up... at this point its asking me where to install so no settings have been overwritten. I just closed it down since this is not normal and did not happen with the 4.6's. I've rebooted and defragged and the problem continues. Suggestions anyone?

Jul 18, 2004, 05:30 AM	#2
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 87 System Specs	Well I use Driver Cleaner and Uninstall everything first, then I install another Omega set. Try that also. __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jul 18, 2004, 06:29 AM	#3
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,252 Rep Power: 193 System Specs	I just formated I get installed slow issue too lol I'm on new sp2 2162 but my new score awesome so far http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7980069 __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2242746 Last edited by Robert McClelland; Jul 18, 2004 at 06:46 AM.

Jul 18, 2004, 06:36 AM	#4
swatX ba\|\\|\\|ed Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 618 Rep Power: 0	same it installed slow.. as for every other drivers.. i am also using sp2.. __________________ thx stick for the sig

Jul 18, 2004, 06:42 AM	#5
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	yea i noticed it is really slow this time! __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Jul 18, 2004, 11:02 AM	#6
MindlessOath DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	i heard of this before with other people and they also said they are using windows Service Pack 2... that may be the problem... could it be installshield causing problems? __________________ ATI Radeon X800XT PE <---- LOOK UPDATED!! AMD Athlon 2Ghz, nforce2, 512mb ddr3500 LINKS U SHOULD KNOW!!!! DriverCleaner - use every time u install new drivers! ATI driver feedback - to report driver problems Tacticalcenter - my Gaming website and forums ATI 3rd party Optimized Driver Compairison

Jul 18, 2004, 02:05 PM	#7
Omegadrive Drivers? What Drivers??? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,526 Rep Power: 73	sp2 2162 is causing the problem, I have SP2 build 2149 here installed and is not causing any problems. __________________ DRIVERHEAVEN ADMINISTRATOR <<E-MAIL>> <<PC SPECS>> GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Jul 18, 2004, 03:51 PM	#8
Danyael DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Driver installation very slow... Im dont think this problems relate to the Omegadrivers since the problem can be seen after i remove the driver (to make way for new Omega 2558). After uninstall the driver, the pc restarts, after winxp finish loading, when it tries to detect my radeon, it takes longer time than usual. I can see hdd activities running very fast. long after that, when i finally gets to install Omegadrivers, the part when the drivers tries to detect the vga adapter, it takes just as long before winxp copies the files to their system folder. Same goes when installing the drivers for the "secondary". Im using a tweaking utilities for my winxp so maybe thats causing the problems. What options should i enable/disable? please help.

Jul 18, 2004, 03:58 PM	#9
Prophet-ni DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manitowoc Wi Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	I am also having a slow install issue. Not using SP2 using SP1 Latest Build. I am using the uniAN Cat's based on 4.7's. I can install the 4.6 Omegas NP, Radliinker Just sits there after everything else installs. I have a Connect3D 9200 256MB. I want mey Omegas Back!!! These uniAN's got me a extra 1500 on my O/C from default Cat 4.7's of 6100 to 7600. I want to use Omegas these drivers choke a bit to much for me. 3D Mark 01 Score Are these Scores ok for my system with this card? I just added a old CPU Heatsink fan to my card for the hell of it and got 7600 so I am going out to get a 9600XT this week. Can afford anythig higher. Holla!!!

Jul 18, 2004, 08:12 PM	#10
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,252 Rep Power: 193 System Specs	I change my mind mine I think that score alittle slow for that card. Because my 8500le card can do better then that around 9600 points on 3dmark01se. You might want try tuneup software. it's free for 30days hehe. Which version of 9600xt? 128 or 256? __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2242746 Last edited by Robert McClelland; Jul 18, 2004 at 08:25 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 09:43 PM	#11
Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 60	ya that happens to me all the time in the install since the 4.5 but i found otu that if u right click it will load up the screen than right click agian n agian __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Oct 2, 2004, 04:29 PM	#12
clicker666 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 327 Rep Power: 0	Same here with the 2576 and 2590 versions. Running XP with SP2. The install takes over 15 minutes, it's quite painful. CPU is pegged to 99% (IRSETUP) and the only way I can tell it's ready to click Next is by watching. IRSETUP drops when ready to click next. Weird. Not a problem with other Installshield progs either, I reloaded about 2 weeks ago and have installed a ton of progs since. Seems to be only with Omegas. Anyhow, not a major issue, since the Omega's rock! Just adding to the list of people that are having this problem so someone smarter than me might be able to fix it. __________________

Oct 2, 2004, 04:52 PM	#13
Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	All though you should ALWAYS uninstall your previous driver before upgrading I also had this exact same problem with the Omega drivers for the past few releases before 2.5.76 (when Omega started to use the new installer and compression I believe). Advancing from one screen to the next was extremely slow but I never paid it much attention as it always advanced; albeit slower than hell sometimes. Still using SP1 so SP2 isn't the issue. The problem has gone away with the last few releases however (at least for me). __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

Oct 2, 2004, 05:01 PM	#14
clicker666 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 327 Rep Power: 0	As I said, I did a clean install 2 weeks ago. First time I noticed the slowdown. If you suggest SP2 isn't the problem, since you are using SP1, then perhaps it's something we are all running.... I'm running Window Blinds, Symantec Corporate Antivirus 9.0, Intervideo WinDVR, D-Tools, Outlook 2003. Now I do close everything I can when running the Installshield, but SAV 9 doesn't like to completely unload, although I disable Autoprotect. My PC has an Athlon 2800 XP, OC'd slightly, running a Radeon 9600 NP, 512 megs RAM, SB Live 5.1, ECS K7VTA v 8 mainboard, Seagate 7200 rpm 10 GB system drive and Western Digital 7200 RPM 40 GB data drive, both running in DMA mode. Like I said, maybe there's a common thread here.... __________________