Intuos Driver Problem...

**HunterKiller_** · July 22nd, 2007, 01:31 AM

I've got th latest Intuos3 X64 driver installed.
Weird thing is, it doesn't load up with Windows, it seems to hang for about one or two minutes after Windows starts.

Now this isn't really a problem in itself, however, while it hangs, it holds up a handful of other program that need to start running.
Examples are: MSN won't sign on, internet tray icon doesn't show up, and some other applications won't even start until the driver has loaded.

I'm on Windows XP64 SP1. I've also tried on SP2, and I'm now on a fresh install of Windows, and it still doesn't solve the problem, so I'm thinking it's a driver flaw.
The Graphire3 driver didn't have this issue.

Anybody else get this problem?

**Mungus** · July 22nd, 2007, 02:50 AM

I can't promise they have the answers, but I think your chances might be improved over here...

http://www.wacom-europe.com/forum/fo...VE=&FORUM_ID=8

**Penabled** · July 22nd, 2007, 03:27 AM

Checked the link....but nothing really useful....and yes my drivers take a while to load... and I'm not running a firewall.

**HunterKiller_** · July 22nd, 2007, 05:53 AM

Just tried excluding the service from being virus scanned. Doesn't make a difference.
I also tried making a shortcut from the Tablet.exe file to start manually, but it doesn't work. =\

**Dan.v.D.** · July 22nd, 2007, 06:07 AM

well although you didn't find the solution at the wacom support forums, you most likely will recieve help if you post your problem there.

**ceberae** · July 22nd, 2007, 05:31 PM

There are a few threads on the Wacom support forums that report various problems with the newest driver (6.04). You may just want to roll back to an earlier one, but definitely post in the support forum so they at least are aware that there's a problem.

**Nerahla** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:35 PM

I'm using 6.04-4 with an Intuos3, XP64 SP2 and have zero problems.... I also have MSN messenger, Yahoo and AIM loading at startup as well as iTunes - what other processes are you running?

**phoric** · July 23rd, 2007, 05:22 PM

I have the same problem as well, as you described, on multiple machines all running XP SP2. The driver does load, but it waits a few minutes after booting before doing so. It does this on my 2 home desktops (a dell and a HP) as well as my work laptop (a HP laptop with an AMD). It happens whether or not the tablet is connected.

It hasn't been too annoying of an issue yet so honestly I haven't looked into a fix. I would do as the other suggested and try different drivers or post on the Wacom site and let us know if you find a fix...

**HunterKiller_** · July 25th, 2007, 04:10 AM

There is already a thread on the Wacom forum about this problem, and Wacom staff have replied, saying to enter the Tablet.exe process into firewall and virus scanners as an exception for scanning.
I tried it, doesn't help.

**Nerahla** · July 25th, 2007, 12:21 PM

You know, if you just install NoScript in your Firefox browser then you don't need to worry about installing any firewall or anti virus anywhere to screw up how your system runs.

Also, don't click on random links you can't indentify, either.

**phoric** · August 1st, 2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Runecaster

You know, if you just install NoScript in your Firefox browser then you don't need to worry about installing any firewall or anti virus anywhere to screw up how your system runs.

Also, don't click on random links you can't indentify, either.

This is not true. This will protect somewhat against browser-based exploits, while a firewall and antivirus protects against worms, virii, and other security threats that transmit via the network, e-mail, and TCP/IP, and has nothing to do with your browser.