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JG49
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Explorer.exe using 50% CPU [dual core] and over 1 gig memory

This happens when renaming files/folders

December 15, 2009 11:08:19 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

OK, let me see if I can explain this so you will understand lol

If I make a new file/folder on the desktop [or use an existing one] and right-click rename, the first time explorer.exe is only using around 20-30 megs of memory and CPU usage is normal, but if I right-click on the file/folder a second time and attempt to rename it explorer.exe imedeatly jumps to 50% CPU usage [dual core] and the memory jumps to over 1 gig, which makes the computer lag terribly. The only way I can rectify the problem is to log off/log on or end the explorer.exe process and restart it.

This happends with all skins except Windows Classic, Aero and Stardock Design's Aero Colours

I can replicate this bug any time I want using the method above so I know for a fact that it's a Window Blinds bug.

Now here's the wierd part:
If I put the file/folder into another folder on the desktop the problem does not happen, and does not happen when renaming file/folder within any other folder on the computer, this only happends on the desktop.

Any ideas how to fix the problem ?

Thanks JG49

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.9
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 6

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.01 (build 234 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(ACR X223W) 1 is attached to Radeon X1900 Series

Wblind.dll        2009/12/10 16:58:20
Wblind64.dll      2009/12/10 16:58:46
Wbsrv.dll        2009/12/03 13:44:41
SevenConfig.exe   2009/12/03 13:43:22
Wbload.exe        2009/12/03 13:43:12
Wbhelp.dll        2009/07/29 15:11:07
Tray.dll          2009/10/21 09:13:19
Wbload.dll        2009/07/29 15:08:29
Screen.exe        2009/12/03 13:43:26

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Neil Banfield
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Reply #1 December 15, 2009 11:18:27 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Do you have Fences or Deskscapes installed?

I have tried to reproduce this but cannot.  The cpu and memory remain at normal levels.

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Reply #2 December 15, 2009 11:54:41 AM
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Thanks for the reply Neil,

Never had Fences installed, I had Deskscapes installed about a month ago for a couple of weeks but removed it because I was having problems with it.

The Stardock apps I have installed currently are:

Impulse
Icon Packager
Icon Developer
Icon Explorer
Cursor Effects
Logo On Studio Vista
SkinStudio 7
Tweak 7
WindowBlinds (BETA2)
WindowBlinds
ObjectDock Plus (runnig 3 docks)

All of the above are updated to their most recent builds

Is it possible the uninstall of Deskscapes left reg entries behind that could be mucking things up ?

Thanks

 

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Reply #3 December 15, 2009 12:11:59 PM
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Sounds like you have something running in the background.  How about your security, anti-virsus or anit-malware software?

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JG49
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Reply #4 December 15, 2009 1:28:28 PM
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The only security software I use is ESET Smart Security Version 4.0.314.0, (purchased in March) all modules are current.

I have to agree that some background process that affects the desktop itself must be incompatible with WB 7 or the other way around.

I've downloaded Sysinternal's Process Explorer from MS, mabey it will shed some light on what's happening when the bug occurs.

I'll be back

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Reply #5 December 16, 2009 11:35:25 AM
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In advanced settings (UIS2/1 only) I unchecked
"I want skins to be able to apply textures to the back of explorer windows"
and the problem went away.

I have know idea why that setting should have anything to do with rightclick renaming files/folders on the desktop but in my case it does.

So now, unfortunatly, I don't get the full functionality of Window Blinds 7 and have to look at the default crappy white Explorer backgrounds.

Hopefully this will get fixed in a future update.

Thanks

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Reply #6 December 22, 2009 1:22:50 PM
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I got the same proplem , with 50% CPU usage .

So thank you JG49 for the tip ... it works.

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Reply #7 March 9, 2010 8:49:25 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

I have the same issue. Quadcore Phenom II, 8 Gb Mem and gtx 260 216 core. I only run desktop fences and window blinds.

 

It only pegs 25% cpu for me but jumps to over a gb of usage and lags like hell.

 

 

 

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.9
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 6.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.01 (build 247 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(SyncMaster 245B/245BW/245BPlus(Digital)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260

Wblind.dll         2010/02/15 14:09:20
Wblind64.dll         2010/02/15 14:09:05
Wbsrv.dll         2009/12/03 13:44:41
SevenConfig.exe         2010/02/15 14:09:57
Wbload.exe         2010/02/02 14:33:18
Wbhelp.dll         2009/10/07 15:35:07
Tray.dll              2009/10/21 09:13:19
Wbload.dll              2009/09/25 08:41:28
Screen.exe         2009/12/03 13:43:26

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Reply #8 March 9, 2010 8:56:18 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

on a side note, disabling the textures does not fix the issue for me. For now I guess I'll refrain from renaming stuff on my desktop, lol.

 

-zp

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