AH Runs Fast

[nooby52]

I recently installed a new HDD. I backed up all my data, and re-imaged the system after the install, and now AH runs at least twice the speed it should, but only online; NOT IN OFFLINE PRACTICE. I deleted the game from my computer and re-installed it after d/l from the AH web site. Still runs fast online. Here is some of my system info:

OS Name   Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version   6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description    Not Available
OS Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation
System Name   TONY-PC
System Manufacturer   System manufacturer
System Model   System Product Name
System Type   x64-based PC
Processor   AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 Processor, 3013 Mhz, 3 Core(s), 3 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date   American Megatrends Inc. 0501, 8/3/2010
SMBIOS Version   2.5
Windows Directory   C:\Windows
System Directory   C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device   \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale   United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer   Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
User Name   Tony-PC\Tony
Time Zone   Central Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM)   4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory   4.00 GB
Available Physical Memory   1.59 GB
Total Virtual Memory   8.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory   4.49 GB
Page File Space   4.00 GB
Page File   C:\pagefile.sys

BHDrvx64   ROOT\LEGACY_BHDRVX64\0000   This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.

Symantec Iron Driver   ROOT\LEGACY_SYMIRON\0000   This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.

Symantec Network Security WFP Driver   ROOT\LEGACY_SYMNETS\0000   This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.

Any ideas?

[Bizman]

The system info you've provided doesn't tell much other than that there's not too much RAM in your system. A DxDiag output as an attachment would tell much more.

What exactly do you mean by saying "I re-imaged my system after the install"? Factory reset for a <Brand name> computer? That would explain the "not present or not working properly" Symantec virtual devices (read Norton Antivirus).

Anyhow, there seems to be quite some hassle in your Device Manager which may indicate missing motherboard drivers and/or missing Windows updates.

[JimmyD3]

Bizman, I am very thankful you are  on this forum. Your expertise with PC's is a lifeline for many of us, and an PC education for those of us that read most of the threads on this forum. 

[Drane]

If you happen to be referring to the clock in the tower, online arena runs fast, maybe 2x.

Offline practice arena runs same speed as clock on your wall.

[nooby52]

Guys, thanks for your replies. At first, not only was the clock moving very fast (maybe 10 seconds per revolution  for the second hand), but when I hopped aboard my ac I couldn't even taxi, the controls were so sensitive it was impossible not to "over-steer". But then I calibrated my controls and that took care of that problem. The second hand of the clock in my control tower now takes 15 seconds to complete a revolution. That sounds "normal", based on Drane's reply. I guess new equipment doesn't want to play well with Windows 7 anymore. I'll be shopping around for a new system pretty soon, I guess. I ran DxDiag per Bizman's suggestion. How much of it should I post, just in case anyone's interested in seeing it? It's kinda lengthy.

[nopoop]

Windows 7 ?? Get windows 10. Some have had problems with 11.

[Bizman]

I ran DxDiag per Bizman's suggestion. How much of it should I post, just in case anyone's interested in seeing it? It's kinda lengthy.

The first third should suffice, however it's just a .txt file which isn't too large to upload.

Don't put it into the text field, instead use the +Attachments and other options  link below the Post reply text field!

[Meatwad]

Windows 7 ?? Get windows 10. Some have had problems with 11.

Windows 7 works perfectly fine. No reason to upgrade because microsoft tells you to

[Shuffler]

Windows 11pro runs great on all my machines.

[LCADolby]

Windows 11pro runs great on all my machines.

I have Win11 Home on my new PC, and I had had zero issues thus far.

[Max]

Bizman, I am very thankful you are  on this forum. Your expertise with PC's is a lifeline for many of us, and an PC education for those of us that read most of the threads on this forum. 

Can't tell you how true this statement is. Bizman has helped me out countless times. A true asset to the community. Thank you Biz! 

[Shuffler]

Can't tell you how true this statement is. Bizman has helped me out countless times. A true asset to the community. Thank you Biz! 

I believe most, if not all, would agree. I certainly do.

[Dichotomy]

Windows 11pro runs great on all my machines.

really?  I've been a bit reticent about installing it even though I've got the free upgrade option.  Is there a way to shut off stuff you don't want running in the background like my beloved and now deceased XP?

[Bizman]

really?  I've been a bit reticent about installing it even though I've got the free upgrade option.  Is there a way to shut off stuff you don't want running in the background like my beloved and now deceased XP?

You can do it manually the same way as always, through the task manager. And of course before that uninstall every app you don't need. And go through the settings to shut down any background activity. And... The same as with every Windows version before 11.