Problem after dumping loads of OOTP files

BrandonJ33 · 07-08-2003, 01:53 PM

I know this might not be in an area that you may be able to help since it's an Internet Explorer problem, but it was caused directly by deleting large numbers of OOTP5 files.

To test OOTP5 out, I ran a rather lengthy simulation. Quite a few years. After I was done with the files, I dumped them with the recyling bin. Most of the files eliminated were .html files, so that may be related to the problem I'm having?

My problem is that Internet Explorer is now running painfully slow as a result of deleting such a large quantity of files (at least that'd seem to me the reason).

I've run scandisc, fragmented, run Spybot and Adaware, but none have seemed to restore Internet Explorer to the speed it ran before dumping the files.

The problems I'm having with IE are... when entering info in search fields, there is a long delay before my keystrokes show up on screen. In fact, there's a good delay when I'm typing in this message field.

I am running Windows Millenium Edition (yuck..) and have an 800 mhz AMD Duron processor with 300 and some MB of RAM (forget the exact number).

I know you might not be able to help since it's not a direct problem with the OOTP5 software, but any suggestions short of reformatting would be helpful

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-edit-

I may not have been clear on all the troubles I'm having with IE. Pages also scroll slowly and it tends to freeze for a few seconds a lot of the time.

Thanks.

Steve Kuffrey · 07-08-2003, 02:41 PM

I would hope that you have rebooted your computer since deleting the files haven't you?

BrandonJ33 · 07-08-2003, 08:44 PM

Yes, of course. I rebooted and ran scandisc and defrag after dumping the files.

Steve Kuffrey · 07-08-2003, 09:09 PM

I don't think that the removing of the OOTP files would cause the slow down, there has to be another reason. Have you run defrag on your system recently?

eriqjaffe · 07-09-2003, 10:50 AM

Have you attempted to re-install IE?

Also, make sure you're up-to-date with your virus definitions (you ARE running anti-virus software, right?). You might also go to http://windowsupdate.com, and make sure that you have the latest patches and security updates for IE installed.

--Eriq.

07-08-2003, 01:53 PM	#1
BrandonJ33 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 33	Problem after dumping loads of OOTP files I know this might not be in an area that you may be able to help since it's an Internet Explorer problem, but it was caused directly by deleting large numbers of OOTP5 files. To test OOTP5 out, I ran a rather lengthy simulation. Quite a few years. After I was done with the files, I dumped them with the recyling bin. Most of the files eliminated were .html files, so that may be related to the problem I'm having? My problem is that Internet Explorer is now running painfully slow as a result of deleting such a large quantity of files (at least that'd seem to me the reason). I've run scandisc, fragmented, run Spybot and Adaware, but none have seemed to restore Internet Explorer to the speed it ran before dumping the files. The problems I'm having with IE are... when entering info in search fields, there is a long delay before my keystrokes show up on screen. In fact, there's a good delay when I'm typing in this message field. I am running Windows Millenium Edition (yuck..) and have an 800 mhz AMD Duron processor with 300 and some MB of RAM (forget the exact number). I know you might not be able to help since it's not a direct problem with the OOTP5 software, but any suggestions short of reformatting would be helpful . -edit- I may not have been clear on all the troubles I'm having with IE. Pages also scroll slowly and it tends to freeze for a few seconds a lot of the time. Thanks.

07-08-2003, 02:41 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I would hope that you have rebooted your computer since deleting the files haven't you? __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-08-2003, 09:09 PM	#4
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I don't think that the removing of the OOTP files would cause the slow down, there has to be another reason. Have you run defrag on your system recently? __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-08-2003, 08:44 PM	#3
BrandonJ33 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 33	Yes, of course. I rebooted and ran scandisc and defrag after dumping the files.

07-09-2003, 10:50 AM	#5
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,694	Have you attempted to re-install IE? Also, make sure you're up-to-date with your virus definitions (you ARE running anti-virus software, right?). You might also go to http://windowsupdate.com, and make sure that you have the latest patches and security updates for IE installed. --Eriq.