I am using Darktable 5.6.0 on windows 11 and up until today, I have had no issues.
When I first installed the version above, when it loads form the start, there are many other “windows?” that are also opening in the background which I never had happen before.
Now today I seem to have 3 new issues that I never had before.
Very slow when switching between light table and darkroom
Very slow after taking snapshots and want to view them to see the differences in an edited photo
Sometimes, I even get a message that says “Darktable is not Responding” when I use snapshot and I have to shut the program down and restart but will also get the same message again.
Other programs on my computer appear to be working fine.
I have the same problem.
When 5.6.0 starts (windows 11) it flickers through a lot of screens. This is an issue for 5.6.0 only. It is especially a problem the first time darktable starts after you have powered on your computer. Annoying!
See attached video.
I have not experienced other problems but darktable 5.6.0 seems slower than older versions.
The video Olaf has supplied looks very much what is happening to mine as well when it first loads.
The “Darktable not responding” message very slow to load and view snapshots is an issue however. Sometimes when i switch from one edited image to another in snapshot, i see half of the old image while the new is loading. Again i think because its moving way to slow. Never had this issue before. I downloaded 5.6.0 from darktable site.
Should be fine as long as you didn’t use any 5.6-specific features like Color Harmonizer in your edits. I’d personally recommend installing the current nightly.
No matter whether you decide to down- or upgrade: Just give it a try: Backup your config-dir beforehand and off you go.
I have an older back up saved. If I back up the 5.6.0, wouldnt i have the same issue when i go to use the backup? I assume best to uninstall through Control Panel and not just installing a previous version and having it uninstall?
I am not sure I understand what you mean. I think you should backup the config-dir not the 5.6-program-files.
“older backup” = no backup .
I’d recommend the following: backup the config-dir, uninstall 5.6, install 5.4.1 and see how that goes. If you have issues with 5.4.1 you could try uninstalling that and going with the nightly. Maybe uninstalling previous versions is not necessary - I am not totally up to speed with the windows-installing routines.
Or just wait some more. I think 5.6.1 is not far out.
There is still one issue however. Right after darktable opens, i am still getting about 5 -6 different screens poping up when darktable immediately opens up. There are fast enough that i cannot read what they are.
I believe you are correct. It just seems that I have to wait just a little longer load. Thats not a big deal. The program running slower was, but seems to be much better with 5.6.1. Looking forward 5.8
Do you have any idea as to why all the “pop ups”? If you need a video, i can take so you can see what’s happening.
You can try this shortcut. It is just a windows desktop shortcut with @leonidas111 fix. After extracting it should work plug and play as long as you installed darktable with its default settings.
Side-Effect: One terminal window staying open in the taskbar next to darktable.
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