Flying Scotsman Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi Everyone,Can anyone help? I`ve just got going with 5.5 deluxe and think it`s very good indeed. But I have come across a niggle which I didn`t have with 4.48.When I use `run application after last slide` I cannot get a transfer from the existing file to the new .exe without the computer delaying for about 2 secs, before the new .exe file kicks in, the result being that I get my desktop showing between the two .exe files. As I said I use this feature a lot and have had no problems at all with 4.48.I`ve set up the whole thing as I do for 4.48 (same folder etc.) and switched off the 5.5 D3D hardware accelerator in both .exe files. I`ve also disabled all my antivirus scanners (see below), but the problem persists.I have a Sony Viao PCG-K series laptop with Pentium 4 and Radeon separate graphics and RAM increased to 1 gig. Windows XP with service2 pack etc.On another issue, I noticed someone asking about AVG 8.0. I downloaded it and it played merry h..l with my sequences (AVG 7.0 was OK) using both 4.48 and 5.5. So, before I start any work or shows I go into AVG and disable all the bits that are running and that seems to have solved the problem. Friend of mine had a similar experience with Norton 360 - same remedy. What seems to be happening is that all these upgraded anti-whatever bits of software that scan all files as they are accessed and used are slowing life up and making sequences very unpredictable in their running.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xahu34 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hello Flying S.On the subject of combining several shows, see here. Further search in the forum will lead to additional information (I would guess). I do not believe that it is possible to avoid a short delay when starting the second show (or some other application), but you will manage to get rid of the flashing desktop. Best regardsXaver H.Munich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hello Flying S.On the subject of combining several shows, see here. Further search in the forum will lead to additional information (I would guess). I do not believe that it is possible to avoid a short delay when starting the second show (or some other application), but you will manage to get rid of the flashing desktop. Best regardsXaver H.Munich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hello Xavier,Thank you for your ideas. You`ve solved the problem. I was using the `run external application after...` in the advanced menu of `project options`. Your suggestion of checking the `run external application...` for the last slide in the `Customise Slide` menu fixed it. I was in the wrong place!Well done and thank you.Best wishes.Flying Scotsman(The first steam locomtive in the world to reach an authenticated 100 miles per hour). Igor has a photo of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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