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Any Windows XP experts out there?

by Dave Everett
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My computer crashed the other day and I have had to reload all systems. Since reloading Windows XP I have experienced a strange problem with it.

When scrolling up or down a page, the page moves with what I can only describe as a "ripple" effect, at a rate of just one ripple at a time. The page moves around 10mm each ripple. This means that scrolling in small sections can take forever, although clicking in the centre section of the scroll bar to move up or down a complete screen height still performs normally.

Anyone any ideas how to correct this please?

Dave Everett
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Hunter
    Dave, what browser are you using?

    Most of the time this can be adjusted in the settings of your browser.

    Have you tried that yet?
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    Hi Dave,

    Not sure if this will work, but it's worth a try.

    When you have your browser open, go to the top and follow these paths...

    Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Scroll down to where it says "Use smooth scrolling" and make sure the box is checked > Ok

    Let me know if that works.

    All the best,
    Michael

    EDIT: For Firefox it's very similar...

    Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Use smooth scrolling > Ok
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I'm not an expert by any means, but tell me, is this behavior in all programs with a scroll bar or in Firefox browser only? I ask because for me, pages like these forums, real estate listings, and pages with dynamic content scroll in jerks for me with Firefox, but scroll perfectly fine in IE. I'd like a fix for this behavior myself - hopefully one that doesn't include switching back to IE!

    And yes folks, I have "smooth scrolling" check in my preferences.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    What if you have smooth scrolling in one browser but not another? Doesn't sound like the graphics card to me. Inferior browser?
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Michael D Price View Post

        Dude ... Smooth scrolling is a FEATURE, which means it's not necessary to function properly. What he described is far from proper functioning.
        Trust me, that isnt it.

        Matter of fact, here is the proof ...

        http://forums.hostmysite.com/about1626.html
        I understand that. I was referring to the problem I have with Firefox. Pages scroll smoothly in IE, Netscape, and other browsers. Firefox is the only browser, and the only software I use, that doesn't scroll smoothly.
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  • Profile picture of the author Terry Crim
    Sounds to me that the mouse scroll setting in the mouse driver software is set to a small number of lines to scroll.

    You can access that through your start menu -> programs -> name of mouse software

    OR from the mouse icon in the control panel.


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  • Profile picture of the author Terry Crim
    If it was a wrong video driver then he would be having other issues besides the scrolling problem.

    Check the mouse scroll setting first. Increase the number and see if that helps or solves the problem. Then explore other options.


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  • Profile picture of the author Quentin
    Definitely something to do with your video I would think.

    If you reloaded XP then your drivers would be default but your card whether seperate or onboard will not be configured. If its onboard be sure to run your motherboard cd to load the video drivers. If you don't have it look it up on the net.

    If you run a separate pci card or better same applies. Add the correct drivers from disk or download.

    Get the right drivers and all will be good.

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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Everett
      My sincere thanks for all the suggestions made so far. In answer to the questions:

      I use the Firefox browser, but IE is also affected.
      It is not only browsers that are affected - all other programs are also.
      I am currently downloading and updating ALL drivers as that sounds the most likely answer, but will post again to let you know if that solves the problem or not.

      Once again, thanks to everyone.

      Dave
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Everett
    Latest update:
    All drivers checked and replaced with current versions.
    All possible Windows updates downloaded and installed.
    Result:
    The ripple effect has increased in speed, but is still there.

    Dave
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    • Profile picture of the author anth.elias
      Originally Posted by dalepubs View Post

      Latest update:
      All drivers checked and replaced with current versions.
      All possible Windows updates downloaded and installed.
      Result:
      The ripple effect has increased in speed, but is still there.

      Dave
      If you are seeing this in IE increase your screen resolution to at least 1024x768, if you are still seeing the ripple effect it may not be your browser but another application that is running in the background that is bogging down your computer.

      Go to start--> run--> type in msconfig take a look at the Services Tab this shows you the applications that are currently running, the Startup tab shows all the applications that start when you restart your computer.

      If you go to start --> run type taskmgr the application Tab show you what applications are currently active and the Processes Tab shows you what your computer is currently processing, your system idle cpu column should be at 98 maybe 99 percent if you are just browsing the web, there should not be anything higher than 02 percent, if there is a process or application that is running higher than that, it may be the problem, but be very carefull at what you right clicking and End Process.
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      • Profile picture of the author whawk57
        The Pc slower and heavier in general?
        Open task Manager and open performance tab see the cpu usage, is it high?
        and the pf usage is it abnormally high? if so ,it could be infected with some spyware...
        if so download 'spyware terminator', update and scan...
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        • Profile picture of the author askloz
          That's a graphic card issue.

          Originally Posted by Intrepreneur View Post

          Has anyone ever installed Xp and noticed this same effect?

          I have done tonnes of Windows Xp installs and very often I noticed the rippling effect. I'm not sure how I ever cured it but when I set-up a new installation I carry out some serious twaeks and installs so it could be any one of them that ever stopped the rippling and that's whay I am unable to pin point the cause.
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  • Profile picture of the author mmurtha
    Hey Dave,

    Back about a month ago, I have to reinstall XP. The scroll didn't work right for me either until I installed the correct video driver. Matter of fact, I had to go back thru all the drives to make sure they were in place because I had a couple of other things messing up too.
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    • Profile picture of the author topam
      Yep, you've got to reinstall your graphics driver.
      Head over to the nvida graphic drivers page and choose option 2.
      It will scan your computer and check the correct graphics driver you need.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dave Everett
        Originally Posted by topam View Post

        Yep, you've got to reinstall your graphics driver.
        Head over to the nvida graphic drivers page and choose option 2.
        It will scan your computer and check the correct graphics driver you need.
        This action has totally cured the problem. Despite the fact that I had updated all drivers, or thought I had, NVIDIA found the problem and provided the cure.

        Many thanks to topam and all other contributors.

        Dave Everett
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  • Profile picture of the author Austin.W
    Hi Dave,

    Can you go to this site: Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit
    Download the software and run it, then save the results and PM them to me.

    A
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