log files causing in-game freeze

[supermonk]

recently noticed large text output in-game is causing a freeze/stutter for 1-2 seconds - depends on size. i'm assuming there's some kind of communication issue when transcribing the data into log files. I tried deleting all logs and turning logs on/off but it's not working. not sure why this is only happening recently. any advice?

[Kelor]

Did you find a fix for this? i seem to be getting a similar type of thing.

[supermonk]

I haven't. I just keep logs off now :/

[nyclin]

How big are your log files? After 100mb or so I've noticed similar problems.

[articnv]

i just go thru onc ei start to sturet and archive the logs rename them and create a n new log

[Izmael]

Are your log files on a network share? That would be causing it.

[paulgiamatti]

Move your EQ directory out of Program Files if you haven't. Also, do you ever edit your log files? If you make a change in a log file and save for any reason it can corrupt them and cause this write issue. Even perhaps just opening it and saving without any editing - if you're using a text editor that autosaves to view your logs then that might be the culprit.

[supermonk]

Log files are not in a shared network drive and I've deleted them all to start fresh. Also p99 folder is not in program files but rather on the same level. I don't think I ever saved them, but if I did I've deleted them since but it's still causing game stutters. Not using a text editor either as I just open it up in notepad

[supermonk]

EQ folder is on my SSD too..

[Bittersauce]

I experience microfreezes every time my log file is written to, even on a fast SSD. No idea why, but I did find a workaround that is totally convoluted, but works for me.

I create a 50mb RAMdisk automatically on bootup, and I have my Logs folder junctioned there. Log files get written to RAM and get wiped every reboot; if I need to keep a log I will manually save it to my SSD.

[paulgiamatti]

Are you guys using any third party apps like GINA or GamParse? Only other thing I can think of is maybe something that's reading the log files is doing something wonky and causing your machine to stutter with each new line.

[Darkatar]

Are you guys using any third party apps like GINA or GamParse?

I use GINA and have never had this issue, even with logs 150mb+

[Sinadin]

if you use WIN 10, tell Windows Defender to NOT scan your EQ folder

[supermonk]

if you use WIN 10, tell Windows Defender to NOT scan your EQ folder

you sir, are a genius. fixed.

[SteppinnRazor]

you sir, are a genius. fixed.

Had to bump thread and give this guy props. Worked for me too.