multiple instances of pokertracker.exe and postgrel.exe

[tripp789]

When I start PT3 i get 2 pokertracker.exe and 12 postgrel.exe processes running at one time, stessing my system and delaying the FTP program, sounds, etc. If I turn the HUD off it runs smoother. Once HUD is started again it slows down drastically again. As a result HUD is useless and annoying to say the least.

Noticed that this happened at about the same time I downloaded XP service pack 3. Don't know if it's related or not.

Is running multiple processes normal?

[prajna]

Yes it is. Kinda strange I know, but this is normal.

~ Thomas
[Pokertracker support]

[tripp789]

So there is no way to improve performance on this computer? HUD will always be unusable? This is a relatively new laptop with duo core processor.

As I said, performance was not an issue until I downloaded SP3. Until then everything ran OK.

I'll need to go back to PT2 if tis doesn't get resolved, and if SP3 is involved a lot of other people will as well.

[Peligroso]

So there is no way to improve performance on this computer? HUD will always be unusable? This is a relatively new laptop with duo core processor.

As I said, performance was not an issue until I downloaded SP3. Until then everything ran OK.

I'll need to go back to PT2 if tis doesn't get resolved, and if SP3 is involved a lot of other people will as well.

The next release will have some extensive HUD performance improvements and will hopefully resolve your issues.

[homerow]

I'll just piggyback on this thread. How about this:
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Like 1 out of 3 of those has the name w/ Table Cover in it, the rest are blank. My PT3 runs horrid w/ HUD running.

Edit: I was playing 12+ tables at a time, but I think I counted a couple more on these instances than tables. Maybe it keeps running when for an old table when I leave?

[feint06]

If the sound issue you mention includes the sound totally cutting out -- that is a FTP problem and not a PT3 problem. It took me a while to narrow it down, but a search on 2+2 confirmed it. If this is happening to you, play a song in winamp on repeat -- for whatever reason this keeps FTP from killing your sound.

[WhiteRider]

There are problems with the HUD for some users in Build 2, a new build will be out within a few days which should fix this.