If using a Dell Precision M4800 (or any Dell Laptop), verify that you are using the correct power supply and that you have disabled EIST in BIOS.

Re-running the 'Windows experience index' revealed that there was something wrong with the graphics and CPU on the PC.

The performance hit was not immediately realized by the user until trying to open a VMware virtual machine to run RSLogix 5000 or other CPU intensive software. EIST technology dynamically changes your CPU speed based on your computer's current circumstances.įor example, in one case the laptop was in a docking station and was not using the properly rated power supply, which caused the EIST to slow the CPU to the slowest possible setting. Intel SpeedStep technology or Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology ( vXhL-lbnxqJQ2uSNlvOFAk4NdplA3oJrJlBxXY.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fseller%2fasmo-na%2feng%2f203838.htm) (EIST). It is taking about 10 to 15 minutes, but when using my other computer it takes less than a minute what is going on? RSLogix or Studio 5000 is taking a long time to open. Rockwell Software running slowly on DELL Computer Problem Hopefully it will help someone in the future. Not sure if original issue is was resolved but I received the following email this morning. I have no Antivirus software installed on them, and verified AV software doesn't scan the VM files. I like them, but the performance absolutely sucks! I have even had them bogged down for over 2 hours after a fresh reboot. I have heard all of the praise for VM's on this forum, but I have had nothing but head aches from them. That will be my last chance, if they cant get it working, I am removing them. IT will be having VMware remote in on Wednesday to see if they can find any issues. Right now I have a corrupt VMX file on my Misc VM. It takes over a minute to assembly an online edit in RS5000 sometimes. My programming software freezes up all the time. I have them setup with 8gb memory, and 4 processors(1 processor, 4 core). Top of the line processor, 32gb ram, Win 7 Pro, SSD hard drive for OS, and a hybrid drive for the VM's. I have a Brand new Dell M6800 fully loaded.

1 for allen bradley software, and one for all my misc programs. Do any of you have any suggested VMWare settings for your software? I setup 2 VM's for all of my software.

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