Orangutan said:
pwp said:
I've done everything in the Adobe Universe to find a fix, but to no avail. I've had it.
Even though you're giving up, it might help others to know what you've tried. Could you please post a list of all the tweaks you've made to LR?
For example, I was able to get substantially improved performance by pre-generating all my 100% previews before I even start my sorting process. It reduces the subjective time and frustration, though I'm sure it doesn't reduce actual processing time.
OK, here's what I have done (that I can remember...)
1. Optimise catalog regularly, though my catalog is tiny. I use another DAM system.
2. Toggle "Use Graphics Processor" and test
3. Toggle Smart Previews and test.
4. Increase Cache size to 40Gb 50Gb 70Gb etc , vary it and test.
5. Purge Cache regularly
6. Trash preferences.
7. Hide all Lr processes and locations from AntiVirus/Malware
8. Make sure there is a lot of spare space on the HDD. I'm at 50% capacity.
9. Lr (and all programs inc OS) are on a fast SSD
10. Face recognition is OFF
11. Keep Nvidia GTX 770 drivers up to date
12. Keep input device drivers up to date (Razer mouse and Wacom Intuos Pro)
13. Sorting and ranking is done externally in Photomechanic which keeps Lr Import size down.
There must be more...this has been going on for a long time.
This morning I read up on a Victoria Bampton- Lightroom Queen Lr Forums thread and she suggested as a last ditch thing that the user account may be corrupted, and to try running Lr from a fresh user account. I wouldn't have a clue how to do this. It's worth a try for sure.
Mt Spokane Photography said:
Your issue sounds unusual, particularly if it varies from day to day.
I'd certainly be suspecting a hardware issue or a Software conflict (more likely). There are relatively few who have issues like this, but it can be frustrating to deal with and find the issue. Sometimes, Victoria Brampton posts suggestions to the LR forums for those with issues. I've found her advice to be very sound.
You're very likely right, the erratic performance is inexplicable so a conflict is probably the culprit. But identifying it is beyond my skill level. But it's
just Lr. Photoshop just rips through the most demanding processes I can throw at it, and Premiere Pro is also never lacking for brisk, completely satisfying performance. Same with After Effects, Illustrator...
-pw