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The original poster reports that Ortho4XP-P3D runs smoothly when located in the Windows download folder but slows down significantly when moved elsewhere or to other partitions, even after adjusting folder access permissions. ChatGPT suggests multiple troubleshooting steps, including verifying permissions, excluding folders from antivirus scans, checking background processes, running the program in compatibility mode or as administrator, checking disk health, updating graphics drivers, and repairing system files. The overall sentiment is that the user can try these solutions to resolve performance issues related to folder location and permissions on Windows 10.

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Hi, guys!
Windows 10 (20.04) is holding Ortho4XP-P3D down. The program works fine and fast as long as it's in the Windows' download folder. But It slows down the compiler if I move the program anywhere else or other partitions. I added Ortho4XP-P3D to Controller Folder Access, but it didn't work. It turned worse if I may say. Even switching The Controller Folder Access off won't work. Could anybody help me out?
 

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To address the issue you're experiencing with Ortho4XP-P3D slowing down when moved to a different location or partition on Windows 10, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Correct Folder Permissions:​

  • Ensure that the folder containing Ortho4XP-P3D has the correct permissions for the program to access and write files.
  • Right-click on the folder, go to "Properties" > "Security" tab, and make sure your user account has the necessary permissions.

2. Exclude the Folder from Antivirus Scans:​

  • Temporarily exclude the folder from being scanned by your antivirus software to see if it improves performance. Sometimes, real-time scanning can affect program performance.

3. Check...

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To address the issue you're experiencing with Ortho4XP-P3D slowing down when moved to a different location or partition on Windows 10, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Correct Folder Permissions:​

  • Ensure that the folder containing Ortho4XP-P3D has the correct permissions for the program to access and write files.
  • Right-click on the folder, go to "Properties" > "Security" tab, and make sure your user account has the necessary permissions.

2. Exclude the Folder from Antivirus Scans:​

  • Temporarily exclude the folder from being scanned by your antivirus software to see if it improves performance. Sometimes, real-time scanning can affect program performance.

3. Check for Background Processes:​

  • Look for any background processes or tasks that might be running and consuming system resources. Use Task Manager to monitor resource usage and end any unnecessary tasks.

4. Compatibility Mode:​

  • Right-click on the program's executable file, go to "Properties" > "Compatibility" tab, and try running it in compatibility mode for older versions of Windows.

5. Run as Administrator:​

  • Right-click on the program's executable file and select "Run as administrator" to ensure it has the necessary permissions to function correctly.

6. Check for Disk Errors:​

  • Use the built-in Windows Disk Check utility to scan and repair any errors on the drive where Ortho4XP-P3D is located.
  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run chkdsk /f /r on the drive.

7. Update Graphics Drivers:​

  • Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. Use the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) to ensure optimal performance.

8. System File Checker (SFC):​

  • Run the System File Checker tool to scan and repair corrupt system files.
  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the slowdown issue you are experiencing with Ortho4XP-P3D on Windows 10.
 

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