sawxray Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I finally switched from my beloved Thinkpad and Windows XP, to a sparkling new MBP 17, with Boot Camp and Parallels. I have always loved the Mac OS (my first computer was a Mac, but I had to switch for software associated with my profession), and am very happy to have the opportunity to jump back in now. This program has really helped with the transition, allowing me to keep Windows XP for the professional software. I like: The fan controls The backlight controls The key remapping (of course) But I have a few issues to address: 1. I have the same problem saving settings as others have described 2. InputRemapper.x86.exe uses a lot of system resources. At idle, I see between 5 and 25 percent of CPU in Task Manager. When I start a new program, I see up to 70 percent of CPU usage! 3. When I select the tray icon, then 'Configure', I get a short list, but nothing is selectable. Is this expected behavior? Of these, 1. is an annoyance, but 2. is a major concern. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliyaal Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I finally switched from my beloved Thinkpad and Windows XP, to a sparkling new MBP 17, with Boot Camp and Parallels. I have always loved the Mac OS (my first computer was a Mac, but I had to switch for software associated with my profession), and am very happy to have the opportunity to jump back in now. This program has really helped with the transition, allowing me to keep Windows XP for the professional software. I like: The fan controls The backlight controls The key remapping (of course) But I have a few issues to address: 1. I have the same problem saving settings as others have described 2. InputRemapper.x86.exe uses a lot of system resources. At idle, I see between 5 and 25 percent of CPU in Task Manager. When I start a new program, I see up to 70 percent of CPU usage! 3. When I select the tray icon, then 'Configure', I get a short list, but nothing is selectable. Is this expected behavior? Of these, 1. is an annoyance, but 2. is a major concern. Any suggestions? Are you by any change running it under Parallels Desktop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawxray Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Are you by any change running it under Parallels Desktop? Yes, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliyaal Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yes, sir. It's not designed to run under virtualization software. When virtualized I cannot access the hardware and you shouldn't need to use Input Remapper. That said the performance issue is because Parallels have implemented QueryPerformanceCounter badly. This function works great under VMWare Fusion and I don't want to use a lower resolution timer. To turn off Input Remapper while you are working through Parallels you can create a .bat file that runs: net stop InputRemapper This will stop the Input Remapper service and no performance issues should occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawxray Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 It's not designed to run under virtualization software. When virtualized I cannot access the hardware and you shouldn't need to use Input Remapper. That said the performance issue is because Parallels have implemented QueryPerformanceCounter badly. This function works great under VMWare Fusion and I don't want to use a lower resolution timer. To turn off Input Remapper while you are working through Parallels you can create a .bat file that runs: net stop InputRemapper This will stop the Input Remapper service and no performance issues should occur. Thanks- A couple of questions. With virtualization, does the fan have better control than with Boot Camp? I don't know how to create a .bat file. Could you kindly give a quick once-over, and I will Google for the rest? Will this .bat file only initiate under virtualization, but not under Boot Camp? Will this .bat file shut down all three forms of InputRemapper found under Task Manager? Thanks again for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawxray Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 OK I have created and run the batch file. However, one instance of InputRemapper remains in Task Manager (InputRemapper.x86.exe, under my user name). Anything I need to do to include this in the .bat file? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliyaal Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 OK I have created and run the batch file. However, one instance of InputRemapper remains in Task Manager (InputRemapper.x86.exe, under my user name). Anything I need to do to include this in the .bat file? Thank you You can remove this by disabling the Input Remapper Tray icon with msconfig. (Start->Run->msconfig) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPirate Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Is there any way to not have the configure-the-keyboard 'splash-screen'-type-thing appear on boot or whenever the program loads? I don't want to change the settings (if active) or disable boot camp drivers (when keyboard settings are inactive) and just have the fans go to the speed I have set them at the last time I was in Windows (that part works already thankyou very very much)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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