Nyarlathotep Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 Ken, you state that the problem is with your disk drive. I asume you mean your cd drive. It opens while playing and afterwards, you're not able to play again ? If so, is it just with EBFD or with other games also ? How many cd drives do you have in your computer ?If you have trouble explaining it in English, please explain in Dutch :)"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 elite, try to run the EASy program. When done, the output will be saved on your desktop. All you need to do is to copy the output in a post here :)If you're still having problems, let me know.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 tkurk, it's going to be hard to fix your prohblem, as I lack in XP experience.However, first make sure you've also updated your Intel chipset drivers. I now it sounds silly, but it has solvd a lot of compatibility issues with a friend comp.Try running your desktop settings to a lower resolution and with 256 colors.Hope it helps, if not, let me know.. I'll be sure to try and help you.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 "nyarlothep i always have this question about you.how in the world did you get that name.NYARLOTHEP.hmm...maybe the name of your pet dog or something "I came across it somewhere while reading.."Nyarlathotep" is the name of the God of a thousand different incarnations. I didn't see the name before and found it "original" :)"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 4, 2002 Author Share Posted March 4, 2002 Triple, have you tried the -altvid option behind the games shortcut ? If not, please try and let me know.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triple Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 I got the game to play! I switched the shadowing to off and now it plays flawlessly! I am so happy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkurk Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Nyar,I will try those things and get back to you here in the near future.Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Nyar, I was reading your thread today (first time in over a month) and I was following Triple's problem. Does this part from his Easy report seem weird to you?:"Description : NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400Manufacturer : NVIDIAVideo Memory : 1 MBMain Driver : nvdisp.drvVersion : 4.13.01.2750Provider : NVIDIASecondary display deviceDescription : SiS 530Manufacturer : SiSVideo Memory : 64 MB"That information does not seem right to me. I think the Geforce MX should have 64MB and the onboard SIS should be at 1MB.What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Triple Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 I would like to know about this as well. Thanks for actually pointing that out as to I didn't notice it until you posted this Number6 :)-Triple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 6, 2002 Author Share Posted March 6, 2002 Triple, have fun and enjoy !!Number6, good to see you :)My answer to your question is that I do not have a water proof answer. I also do not believe the SiS has 1mb video memory. I think the system notices the onboard videocard first, therefore mixing up the memory. It might be due to the EASy program itself.. as you know, it also screws up the Windows 2000/NT/XP outputs.. In those outputs it states "DirectX 7", while they are running 8.1.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 6, 2002 Author Share Posted March 6, 2002 lotonix, is it a lockup issue you have or something else ? Please state your exact problem.In the meantime, try ypdating your videocard drivers to 27.xx.Also, make sure you update your VIA chipset !!If the above doesn't help, please have a look at page 31, you'll find a summary there, or try the following page:www.xs4all.nl/~saschoLet me know how it goes !"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkurk Posted March 6, 2002 Share Posted March 6, 2002 Nyar,I tried to update my chipset's driver from Intel's site but it says that no download is available, only that the updated driver is on the XP cd. I have the 440 chipset with MMX.I tried running in various color and resolutions and that did nothing.I get the "unable to load 3D device" error when I try and start it up.Any more ideas I can try??tkurk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotonix Posted March 6, 2002 Share Posted March 6, 2002 ----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 Pro Video Driver : nvdisp.drv Driver Version : 4.13.01.2250 Sound Card : VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Sound Driver : viaudio.SYS Driver Version : DirectX : DirectX 8 Operating System Windows ME 4.90.3000----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : C1791170-ABIOS Info Name : American Megatrends Version : Version 1.00 PNP : Manufacturer : (Standard system devices)CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 1443 MHz AuthenticAMD Thunderbird 6 4 2 RAM : 255 MB Total 140 MB Free Virtual RAM : 512 MB Total 512 MB Free Operating System : Windows ME 4.90.3000 Default Browser : Internet Explorer Version : 6.0.2600.0 Temp Directory : C:WINDOWSTEMP Size : 2 KB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 1280x1024 32 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh ratePrimary display device Description : NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 Pro Manufacturer : NVIDIA Video Memory : 64 MB Main Driver : nvdisp.drv Version : 4.13.01.2250 Provider : NVIDIASupported Display Modes | 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits --------------------------------------------------- 640 x 480| * | * | * | | * 800 x 600| | * | * | | * 1024x 768| | * | * | | * 1152x 864| | * | * | | * 1280x1024| | * | * | | * 1600x1200| | * | * | | * ----------------------------------------------------------------Sound, Video and Game Controllers----------------------- Description : Gameport Joystick Manufacturer : Microsoft Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd Version : 4.08.01.0881 Provider : Description : VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Manufacturer : VIA Technologies, Inc. Main Driver : viaudio.SYS Version : Provider : Description : Microsoft Kernel System Audio Renderer Manufacturer : Microsoft Main Driver : Version : Provider : ----------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 8DirectDraw Info Version : 4.08.01.0881 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 4.08.01.0881 Certified : CertifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096DirectInput Info Version : 4.08.01.0881----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 3072 KB Access Pattern : Drive Letter A Volume Name : Type : Floppy File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter C Volume Name : Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 17.08 GB Free Space : 14.35 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : Type : CDRom File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performedDrive Letter E Volume Name : EMPEROR1 Type : CDRom File System : CDFS Total Space : 639.69 MB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performed----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Information-------------------------------------Primary monitor Description : Plug and Play Monitor Manufacturer : (Standard monitor types) Max. Resolution : 1600,1200----------------------------------------------------------------Network Information------------------------------------- Description : Dial-Up Adapter Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : pppmac.vxd Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider Description : EZ Connect USB/Ethernet Converter Manufacturer : SMC Driver : SMCUSB.sys Provider : SMC Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider----------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Web (IntelliPoint) Type : Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)----------------------------------------------------------------Modem Information--------------------------------------- Description : Driver : Provider : ----------------------------------------------------------------Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 4.0----------------------------------------------------------------Task List-----------------------------------------------msgsrv32.exemmtask.tskmprexe.exeblackd.exeExplorerblackice.exepstores.exeiexplore.exeddhelp.exeautorun.exeExploreremperor battle for dune_ez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------SET windir=C:WINDOWSSET winbootdir=C:WINDOWSSET COMSPEC=C:WINDOWSCOMMAND.COM----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------*empty*------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: Emperor: Battle for DuneX_SERIAL_KEY: ---X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows ME , Version 4.90, Build 3000X_PROCESSOR: ThunderbirdX_SPEED: 1443 MHzX_MMX: NoX_RAM: 255 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 ProX_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.13.01.2250X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 7 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: viaudio.SYS X_MODEM: X_V_MANUFACTURER: NVIDIAX_A_MANUFACTURER: VIA Technologies, Inc.X_CASE_ENDhere it is nyar...the techs have dropped me. reply for lotonix if u can fix it. thx :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 7, 2002 Author Share Posted March 7, 2002 tkurk, "unable to create 3D device" has to do with incompatibility of directx with one of your drivres (soundcard or videocard). Please try the option -s behibd the games shortcut. If it doesn't help, try to uninstall the game (completely, meaning deleting any folders left after uninstall and alos in registry if needed).Then try to reinstall.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Good answer to my question Nyar. I did not know that the Easy report messed stuff like that up. Have you been playing Renegade? The game got a bad review in PCGamer. If you get a chance email me and let me know what you think of Renegade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest archieb Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Hi Nyar!!!I've tried all the sugestions to no avail. Now my dos and win both report bad H/D numbers as I boot up for normal win98se. So I guess whats left is to reinstall 98se or upgrade to 2000. Any suggestions? archieb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areyouforit Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 it still amazes me the amount of replies there are when i come and visit this topic.its so large i can't find my question :Di have an question i'm not an expert but...could i uninstall the program of my cd-drive? and then install it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 9, 2002 Author Share Posted March 9, 2002 Ken, about the replies.. what do you think I need to do when someone comes back for their problem :DAbout your cd-drive.. I don't think you have to uninstall the drivers, unless it's a cd rewritable or DVD player. In that case you could just reinstall the drivers. If you have another cd in your system, did you try to play/install the game on that one ?"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 9, 2002 Author Share Posted March 9, 2002 archieb, if you're up to it, you could reinstall your OS. To be honest, I always recommend doing that, once a half a year/year, depending on how much stuff you install on your computer.Best thing to do when you buy a comp, is to have partitions on your drive. "C" being the OS drive and any other partition for other programs. That way, when you reinstall your OS and programs, you will not lose any saved information (like files made in Office, saved games, ect, ect)..Btw number6, I'll mail you in a minute :)"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FalconZ Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Does anyone know of a case where EB4D dumps to desktop ALWAYS when a move command is issued to a unit but ONLY then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjCiD Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 no but after i play a few games it will quit to desktop. sometimes it does it after one game.... and more frequently... getting disturbed >:( used not to mind cause after bout 3-4 games i take a break. also after i play emp and i quit when i try and open up other programs it locks up and has to restart.... take ur time Doc i know there r a lot of ppl in front of me.... i can deal with resarts for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 11, 2002 Author Share Posted March 11, 2002 Any updates or did I miss something ?"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 12, 2002 Author Share Posted March 12, 2002 FalconZ, yes there have been problems reported with that. Post the EASy output if you can and I'll try to be of help..Djcid, same goes for you, just provide some specs and a good description of what happens.Btw, did those problems always happen since the begining ?"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjCiD Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 heres the funny thingon my fisrt copy of EBFD I couldnt play online.... but when i got 2nd this December I can play online but am having these probles.... yes from the start after i uninstalled and then put new in.... but it happened less frequently... but within two months, now it happenes more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjCiD Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 i think this is a old one... cant find EA thingy to do it again... where is it or should it be?this might not help cause i noticed most stuff isnt listed as is on others.... if i find EA sys thingy i'll do it again....----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : Video Driver : Driver Version : Sound Card : Sound Driver : Driver Version : DirectX : DirectX 8 Operating System Windows 2000 5.1.2600----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : BIOS Info Name : Version : PNP : Manufacturer : CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 1990 MHz GenuineIntel 15 1 2 RAM : 511 MB Total 355 MB Free Virtual RAM : 1250 MB Total 1141 MB Free Operating System : Windows 2000 5.1.2600 Default Browser : Version : Temp Directory : C:DOCUME~1TonyLOCALS~1Temp Size : 139 MB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 0 Current Mode (Primary) : 0 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Supported Display Modes | 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits --------------------------------------------------- 640 x 480| | | | | 800 x 600| | | | | 1024x 768| | | | | 1152x 864| | | | | 1280x1024| | | | | 1600x1200| | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------Sound, Video and Game Controllers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 8DirectDraw Info Version : 5.01.2600.0000 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 5.01.2600.0000 Certified : CertifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 5.00.2134.0001DirectInput Info Version : 5.01.2600.0000----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 0 KB Access Pattern : Drive Letter A Volume Name : Type : Floppy File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter C Volume Name : Type : Fixed File System : NTFS Total Space : 93.15 GB Free Space : 68.85 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : Type : Floppy File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter E Volume Name : EMPEROR1 Type : CDRom File System : CDFS Total Space : 639.72 MB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performedDrive Letter F Volume Name : EMPEROR4 Type : CDRom File System : CDFS Total Space : 384.83 MB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performed----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Information-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Network Information-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : Type : Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)----------------------------------------------------------------Modem Information--------------------------------------- Description : Driver : Provider : ----------------------------------------------------------------Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 5.1----------------------------------------------------------------Task List-----------------------------------------------[system process]systemsmss.execsrss.exewinlogon.exeservices.exelsass.exesvchost.exesvchost.exesvchost.exesvchost.exeExplorerspoolsv.exenavapw32.exepoint32.exectfmon.exenost_lm.exepackethsvc.exemdm.exenavapsvc.exenerosvc.exenvsvc32.exewanmpsvc.exemspmspsv.exeemperor battle for dune_ez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------*empty*----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------*empty*------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: Emperor: Battle for DuneX_SERIAL_KEY: ---X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows 2000 , Version 5.1, Build 2600X_PROCESSOR: X_SPEED: 1990 MHzX_MMX: YesX_RAM: 511 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: X_DISPLAY_DRIVER: X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, No Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 0 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: X_MODEM: X_V_MANUFACTURER: X_A_MANUFACTURER: X_CASE_END[This message has been edited by djcid (edited 03-12-2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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