Technical Issues
I can't use musescore all of the sudden. My computer ran Musescore 4 perfectly fine until just this week. Whenever I open a score it is fine until I try to move the score around or try to input notes. It lags uncontrolably and I cannot accurately input notes. My mouse freezes at indeterminate times and unpredictably. I try to put an A down and I end up 2 octaves above or below it cause the curser freezes and then jumps randomly. This is extremely frustrating as I've not had any issues previously and now It's an usable program. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it
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Is this even after a computer reboot?
In reply to Is this even after a… by bobjp
Yes it is
In reply to Yes it is by Elmonto
Did you change an audio device?
In reply to Did you change an audio… by bobjp
I have not
In reply to Did you change an audio… by bobjp
Audio playback runs and sounds perfect. It's only when I try to navigate the score or when I'm trying to write notes down it freezes unpredictably and gets unusably laggy. I haven't changed anything about my computer.
I've found that using it in a smaller window works. But my computer isn't anywhere near maxed out. So I'm not sure what's going on.
In reply to I've found that using it in… by Elmonto
F11 is a full screen setting. try turning it off and dragging the size to the one you need. It's a little strange.
In reply to F11 is a full screen setting… by bobjp
If I make I increase it more than being able to see a few bars it starts freezing again.
In reply to If I make I increase it more… by Elmonto
Can you send screen shot?
In reply to Can you send screen shot? by bobjp
First is what I've using to still compose. 2nd becomes unusable
In reply to First is what I've using to… by Elmonto
What happens if you select the Maximize button in the MuseScore window?
In reply to What happens if you select… by bobjp
It lags the same
Your computer system needs either more memory, a faster processor or both. Musescore 4 needs a lot of memory to function. You may have the minimum required memory but that is not enough. Close programs and services that you're not using to free up some memory. Perhaps there's a program running that's also using a lot of resources.
In reply to Your computer system needs… by FBXOPWKDOIR2
It ran completely fine before this past week. I have more memory than needed. I've used task manager to look at the specs and usage while using musescore and it hasn't capped or run high. I usually close everything and stop background programs when I use musescore but I haven't found anything that works.
In reply to It ran completely fine… by Elmonto
Try scanning for viruses on your system. Also check out the system temperature. Sometimes a lot of dust and gunk will reduce air flow, heating up your processor until it bogs down when faced with graphics intensive stuff. Unplug it, open it up and take a look. If there's dust and dirt, vacuum it out. Check the operation of your CPU fan and also the fan(s) on the case if you have any. If they're slow or stopped, you may have an heat issue.
In reply to Try scanning for viruses on… by FBXOPWKDOIR2
There's no issue with the fans. It's a glass case so i can see their speeds and they arent dirty or any obstructions. I bought the PC about 4 months ago specifically for musescore , so it's quite heartbreaking not being able to use it. I have a program that shows me the Temps of all my hardware and nothings overheating. I will do a scan for viruses and open it and visually inspect it again. Thank you for your help and fingers crossed I can figure it out!
Solved it. I'm literally just an idiot and the computer wasnt getting enough power. Program is working perfect now. Thanks for everyone's help!!!
In reply to Solved it. I'm literally… by Elmonto
If you don't mind, please expand on that. Not enough power how?