I've been using this great text editor already for some time now (kudos to the author!). Recently, I had upgraded to the version 4.6 and started experiencing an unusualy long startup program time. Every time I try to launch the Notepad++, it takes about 10 seconds for the main window to appear. It is so annoying. Does anyone know how to get rid of that issue?
Thanks in advance for your comments!
Ivo
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Yes, my internet connection works just fine while Notepad++ is being launched. Even its home page can be accessed almost instantly. I've just checked the auto-updater settings and turned it off, but it did not helped. Any other idea?
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Specifying -noPlugin param on the command line makes my Notepad++ to start up instantly! I don't understand it. While it appears that the delay is caused by one or more built-in plugins, why am I only one to experience this delay with the stock installation of Notepad++? Thanks in advance!
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OK, I have managed to pinpoint the source of my problem. It's the LightExplorer.dll from the Plugins subdirectory. If I temporarily rename this file, the startup delay is gone and Notepad++ mainn window appears instantly even if all other built-in plugins are still loaded. May I ask what is the purpose of this plugin? What is it used for?
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Close some of the larger files and temporarily disable the plugins, especially the function list. Functionlist has to parse the entire file to search for functions which can take some time when you have large sourcefiles open. Atleast, thats what it looks like on my installation
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I have no files open after start up, because I simply do not want Notepad++ to remeber the sessions, so the program always starts with a fresh new file. Regarding the Function List plugin - I do not use it either. I even have no user rules defined at all so I would guess that it should not have any impact on the startup speed, shouldn't it?
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In that case, download the zip file with the program and extract it somewhere else, and see if that configuration starts slow aswell. If it does, maybe oyu need to check on the health of your OS, defrag maybe?
If it doesn't, it may be one of Notepad's settings, see if you can find what option in config.xml makes it so slow. Notepad starting without any open files should go in the blink of an eye (without any plugins that is). using doLocalConf.xml may have impact aswell as the configuration files are moved somewhere else and thus may cause a wierd delay.
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Almost forgot to say, that my system should be in a good condition. I have reformated/reinstalled the OS about 3 weeks ago and I keep running a defrag regularly once a week, so the OS should not be the one to blame. ;-)
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Thanks again for the reply! I have followed your suggestions, but the startup delays is still here. I downloaded the zip file and extracted it into clean directory, but nothing has changed. I even purged all settings from C:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\Notepad++ directory, but to not avail.
I have already pinpointed the source of my problem - when I temporarily rename the file LightExplorer.dll from Notepad++'s Plugins directory, the delay is gone and the application starts up instantly! What the heck is that plugin for? And why am I the only one who experiences this problem?
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If LightExplorer.dll delays your Notepad++, then you can simply remove it.
None of the Notepad++'s plugins is necessary: they just add additional functionality. For example,
NPPTextFX.dll - a lot of additional functions for text manipulation/modification;
Explorer.dll (by Jens Lorenz) - Explorer-like window which allows to to navigate through your drives/directories, open files etc.;
HexEditor.dll - view/edit current file in hex mode;
FunctionList.dll - usefull for programmers: creates a list of functions in current source file (cpp, pas etc.);
...
If you do not need a functionality of some plugin, you can simply remove it. And vice versa, if you need additional functionality provided by some plugin, you can simply copy this plugin (the .dll file) to Notepad++'s plugins subfolder.
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Thanks, I have already removed LightExplorer.dll plugin and now it starts up immediately. I was merely interested to know why am I the only one who actually experiences this problem...
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I would guess that it has something to do with one of your local HDDs, CD/DVD drives, or network drives. Maybe LightExplorer is trying to read all your drive letters on startup and one of them is delayed or slow.
--piX
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Hi,
I've been using this great text editor already for some time now (kudos to the author!). Recently, I had upgraded to the version 4.6 and started experiencing an unusualy long startup program time. Every time I try to launch the Notepad++, it takes about 10 seconds for the main window to appear. It is so annoying. Does anyone know how to get rid of that issue?
Thanks in advance for your comments!
Ivo
Hi,
i have the same issue, but i have many plugins and think that´s the reason why.
I have a clean installation of v4.6 with no additional plugins.
Try to remove plugins, one by one, to understand which plugin or plugins causes the start-up delay.
I don't have any additional plugins installed. How do I remove the built-in plugins?
Hi,
would it be the auto-update/auto-upgrade functionality ?
Is your Internet connection working properly when this happens ?
Joe
Yes, my internet connection works just fine while Notepad++ is being launched. Even its home page can be accessed almost instantly. I've just checked the auto-updater settings and turned it off, but it did not helped. Any other idea?
Type :
Notepad++ -noPlugin
on command line to see if the speed is improved.
Don
Specifying -noPlugin param on the command line makes my Notepad++ to start up instantly! I don't understand it. While it appears that the delay is caused by one or more built-in plugins, why am I only one to experience this delay with the stock installation of Notepad++? Thanks in advance!
OK, I have managed to pinpoint the source of my problem. It's the LightExplorer.dll from the Plugins subdirectory. If I temporarily rename this file, the startup delay is gone and Notepad++ mainn window appears instantly even if all other built-in plugins are still loaded. May I ask what is the purpose of this plugin? What is it used for?
Close some of the larger files and temporarily disable the plugins, especially the function list. Functionlist has to parse the entire file to search for functions which can take some time when you have large sourcefiles open. Atleast, thats what it looks like on my installation
I have no files open after start up, because I simply do not want Notepad++ to remeber the sessions, so the program always starts with a fresh new file. Regarding the Function List plugin - I do not use it either. I even have no user rules defined at all so I would guess that it should not have any impact on the startup speed, shouldn't it?
In that case, download the zip file with the program and extract it somewhere else, and see if that configuration starts slow aswell. If it does, maybe oyu need to check on the health of your OS, defrag maybe?
If it doesn't, it may be one of Notepad's settings, see if you can find what option in config.xml makes it so slow. Notepad starting without any open files should go in the blink of an eye (without any plugins that is). using doLocalConf.xml may have impact aswell as the configuration files are moved somewhere else and thus may cause a wierd delay.
Almost forgot to say, that my system should be in a good condition. I have reformated/reinstalled the OS about 3 weeks ago and I keep running a defrag regularly once a week, so the OS should not be the one to blame. ;-)
Thanks again for the reply! I have followed your suggestions, but the startup delays is still here. I downloaded the zip file and extracted it into clean directory, but nothing has changed. I even purged all settings from C:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\Notepad++ directory, but to not avail.
I have already pinpointed the source of my problem - when I temporarily rename the file LightExplorer.dll from Notepad++'s Plugins directory, the delay is gone and the application starts up instantly! What the heck is that plugin for? And why am I the only one who experiences this problem?
If LightExplorer.dll delays your Notepad++, then you can simply remove it.
None of the Notepad++'s plugins is necessary: they just add additional functionality. For example,
NPPTextFX.dll - a lot of additional functions for text manipulation/modification;
Explorer.dll (by Jens Lorenz) - Explorer-like window which allows to to navigate through your drives/directories, open files etc.;
HexEditor.dll - view/edit current file in hex mode;
FunctionList.dll - usefull for programmers: creates a list of functions in current source file (cpp, pas etc.);
...
If you do not need a functionality of some plugin, you can simply remove it. And vice versa, if you need additional functionality provided by some plugin, you can simply copy this plugin (the .dll file) to Notepad++'s plugins subfolder.
Thanks, I have already removed LightExplorer.dll plugin and now it starts up immediately. I was merely interested to know why am I the only one who actually experiences this problem...
I would guess that it has something to do with one of your local HDDs, CD/DVD drives, or network drives. Maybe LightExplorer is trying to read all your drive letters on startup and one of them is delayed or slow.
--piX