SSMS extremely slow on Open Table

  • After a Windows Update (I installed .NET 3.5 update and Internet Explorer 8) SSMS has a severe problem.

    When I "Open Table" to view all the records in a table, the cpu goes to almost 100% and the records are drawn very slowly.

    I think it's the graphic, which runs like a snail, it takes about 1 min to paint the tab-page and some parts are missing.

    Every action afterwards, like for example resizing the object browser takes the cpu up again and the screen starts repainting with a speed even slower then you can read.

    When I Query the same table with a simple select statement using "new query", the grid fills up in no time.

    So I think the problem lies in Management Studio itself in the screen called by Open Table.

    I found a solution for IE7 on the Internet:

    Select Tools|Internet Options|Advanced and disable:

    - "Check for publisher's certificate revocation"

    - "Check for server certificate revocation"

    - "Check for signatures for downloaded programs"

    I tried these on IE8, but it made no difference.

    Pentium 3400 (year 2005), XP-SP3, SqlServer Developer SP3, screen resolution 1920 x 1080

  • I had a very similar issues with a Dev's PC.

    I updated to the latest graphics driver and it seemed to be a little quicker (not perfect)!

  • try a lower resolution @ lower bits as well....

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  • @Henrico.

    I tried a another resolution: 16 bits in stead of 32 bits. Maybe it's a bit faster, but still very slow. :crying:

  • @ sql_lock:

    Thank you for your suggestion.

    I'll try to update to the latest graphics driver.

  • Run SQL BPA maybe you'll get some answers there? I know I have.

    Sounds like an underlying problem, and directly related to your hardware or drivers?

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • Henrico Bekker


    Run SQL BPA.

    Sorry, I don't know what you mean by BPA, please could you explain?

  • BPA = Best Practise Analyzer

    Download Here:

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DA0531E4-E94C-4991-82FA-F0E3FBD05E63&displaylang=en

    This will evaluate your SQL Server and provide a very detailed report on all recommendations (as per Microsoft)

    Show's vulnerabilities, issues with growth etc...

    Handly tool for all DBA's on basic troubleshooting...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • Thanks Henrico,

    I am a developer, not a DBA, that's why I didn't know what a BPA stands for 😉

  • Henk Schreij (9/18/2009)


    @ sql_lock:

    I'll try to update to the latest graphics driver.

    I Updated the Intel 82915G driver (from the year 2004) to the latest version (2007).

    And now is "Open Table" fast again 🙂

    Thank you !

  • Henk Schreij (9/23/2009)


    Henk Schreij (9/18/2009)


    @ sql_lock:

    I'll try to update to the latest graphics driver.

    I Updated the Intel 82915G driver (from the year 2004) to the latest version (2007).

    And now is "Open Table" fast again 🙂

    Thank you !

    No prob... 🙂

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