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I found a short avi clip and tried it ... but it did the same thing.
I didn't think I could upload any of the mp4 files because they are large (23 MB or so), but I put one here:
www.bardenterprises.com/stuff/squirrels2.mp4
Unfortunately, because I applied for a refund, I had to uninstall PD, so I won't be able to try other fixes.
Barbara
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The only video files I have at the moment are mp4 - - I have a cheapie little "Flip" video camera and that what it takes.
At this point, I think I'm going to opt to give up on PD, uninstall it, get a refund, and move on. I've found that when I need to go to such lengths to get something to work, it ends up being the wrong choice. Thanks anyway for the tip.
Barbara
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Hi Fred ... I am running 9.0.0.2930, so I'm afraid that's not the situation.
I'm getting outta here before I'm tempted to use this as an excuse to buy a brand new super duper computer <G>
I'll see you all again in a year or so when I have a computer that will do justice to this program!
Barbara
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Final update:
I updated the video drivers and it did seem to help the CPU usage quite a bit -- never got over 50%.
However, the program still wouldn't work. I tried to import a media file (one small mp4 file, less than 3 minutes long) and I finally gave up after 12 minutes.
I even uninstalled and reinstalled the program, but I gave up after 16 minutes after trying to import that same file (it was stuck at 170,004K memory for the last 12 of those 16 minutes). If that is the way it's supposed to work, it's too slow for me. I'm 61 now and want to finish my first film before I turn 70.
I have to just admit that my computer isn't up to the task of running this program.
Thank you ALL for your help and support ... it was really sweet of everyone to work with me on this (if nothing else, I now have an updated video driver!)
Barbara
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Fred .... Yup, that's always my first step! Thank goodness for RESTORE!!
I'll update everything tonight and post my results tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
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Thanks, FredB ... I'll definitely try to make this work before I give up on PD. I went to the site given and they have tutorials on how to upgrade the driver (and even a 'detect and choose' option!).
I'll give it a shot tonight (why do these things make my so nervous??? I've been using computer since the old Kaypro and DOS days, but I still put these kinds of updates off until they become absolutely mandatory!)
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Thanks, Barry, but the reason I got PD was that I assumed I could use it on THIS computer, without upgrading RAM to more than is stated as the system requirements.
I definitely will update my video driver (which has been adequate for everything else I do ... I'm not a real 'power user <G>') But since I am not inclined to update my RAM just for this program, it's best that I find an alternate, less powerful one.
Some day, when I get a better system, I'll be able to join the "big boys" and get a decent program like this. But for now, I'll have to set my Ken Burns aspirations aside.
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I certainly can (and should) update my video drivers but I am dismayed and disappointed to learn that even though my computer meets the system requirements stated, I will "struggle" with this program. OUCH.
All I was doing was putting together about 4 "mini" clips (less than 3 minutes each) as a test -- nothing fancy. It froze up (99% CPU usage) as I was trying to import the media files from my computer (they are mp4 files).
If I can't handle even that task with my computer, I have a feeling a just wasted $70. Oh, drat!
Can anyone recommend a less resource intensive program I can use just to put together some simple movies?
Barbara
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Hello ...
I just downloaded and installed PD yesterday (directly from Cyberlink). The program appeared to install perfectly and I started playing around a bit with it.
However, it appears that no matter what I try to do, the CPU usage soars to 95-99% and causes everything to either lock up entirely or take forever to do anything (usually, I end up with a 'not responding' message in task manager and have to close it down.)
I have a Del Vostro 420, with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 3 GB RAM, E8400 @ 3.00 GHz and tons of room on my hard drive. I am running XP w/ SP3. From what I can tell, that meets the minimum requirements for the 32 bit application (which is what I bought). I have version 9.0.0.2930 of PD.
I've attached a screenshot of an error message I received at one point, as well as the task manager readout showing the CPU usage. I've also attached my dxdiag.txt file.
Can anyone give me any help in figuring out what I need to do to get this program to work (short of upgrading my whole computer system?).
Thanks!
Barbara
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