#93607 - 2002-09-13 07:50 AM
Windows 2000 and a 16-bit app
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Kdyer
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Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
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We are seeing an issue where in Windows 2000 Professional and running a 16-bit application where when the users print out of it, the system slows to a crawl.
What are the thoughts on how to address this?
- create a batch to do a - start /low program.exe
- modify the shortcut for "compatibility mode"
- modify the registry for tweaking with the NTVDM
- other ideas
Any thoughts or insights would be helpful.
Thanks!
Kent
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#93608 - 2002-09-13 08:49 AM
Re: Windows 2000 and a 16-bit app
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Alex.H
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Registered: 2001-04-10
Posts: 406
Loc: France
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Kent,
Get the task manager when printing, performance tab, check the "show kernel time" in the menu, and get a look to the red graph. If it hits the roof, there is little thing you can do, as the windows core is eating all ressources just to handle the 16 bit commands.
With this, start /low will be of few uses
Compatibility mode may decrease the charge, but no garanties.
Maybe force the local spooler to get the full print before sending it to the printer (dunno if i'm understandable, get a look to the "Print Directly to Printer" option)
Also, if you're printing to a network printer, try this one : net use lpt1: \\servername\ printer_share /persistent:yes
Maybe it will help
For registry hacks : http://www.jsiinc.com/suba/tip0100/rh0154.htm
[ 13. September 2002, 08:49: Message edited by: Alex.H ]
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#93609 - 2002-09-13 02:09 PM
Re: Windows 2000 and a 16-bit app
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Kdyer
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Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
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Alex,
Thanks for the link..
We are usig RAW with the HP 4 Plus Driver..
Anyway, I will get together with the users and my colleagues to see what we can come up with.
Thanks!
Kent
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