Primavera Problems: Loading issues

If you are running using SQL express as a database, then it is probably "tired". I reckon every 6 months I need to save all the projects and layouts I need, and delete the P6 local database on my laptopn and reload it.  SQL express "wears out" just like windows.

Tired database,  ....

Then SQL express is a toy, not a surprise but amazing. Should provide better re-indexing tools.

Hi,

are you using P6.0 on Win7?

I had the same problem before, so what I did is to Install another OS, an older one, which is the WinXP...and this is where I installed my P6.0

anyway.... it could also be that your laptop is being swarmed by Viruses... ;-)

Cheers,

the Rock

Tony,

You need to tell us your P6 Version Number.  Version 5 had a problem where the Admin needed to manually purge deletes.  Version 6 definitely had problems running background services that would perform this task for you.  Another possibility might be corrupt databases.  Try Check Project Integrity.  Good luck!

Hi Ronald,

I am using primavera 6 .2

Reinstalled the software and still getting the same problems

Hi Ronald,

I am using primavera 6 .2

Reinstalled the software and still getting the same problems

Cheers,

Yes i am using MSql Express on a windows vista OS.

The laptop is virus free, i ended up doing a full factory restore a few weeks ago as i thought this might have been the problem

Cheers,

Yes i am using MSql Express on a windows vista OS.

The laptop is virus free, i ended up doing a full factory restore a few weeks ago as i thought this might have been the problem

First you need to check the database integrity ( Tools / Check Project Integrity ).  Then you should confirm that your background services are scheduled and being run.  (Windows Start Button / Microsoft SQL Server 2005 / SQL Server Manager SQL Express ).  Then you need to drop-kick your Vista OS and upgrade to 32-bit Windows 7 as fast as you can.  If I were you, I would also upgrade to P6 Version 7.  If this does not work, you will be forced to fix it the old fashion way; call a local Primavera Provider and schedule a repair appointment.  Good luck!

Sounds like your database has become corrupted. You can do a total reinstall of the database after backing it up or if I were you and this will be a recurring issue, I would install the Oracle 10g desktop database. It is more reliable than MS SQL and to me faster and more friendly with indexing.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/express-edition/overview/index.html

Regards,

Kas