Guest DaMuschu Posted September 15, 2001 Posted September 15, 2001 Re-installed direct x 8. Didn't made difference, still that error message, updating drivers now.
Nyarlathotep Posted September 15, 2001 Author Posted September 15, 2001 any updates, new users with probs ?Nyar...
Guest DaMuschu Posted September 15, 2001 Posted September 15, 2001 I tried to run the ez.exe file but it say'sthat an error is caused bij battle for dune and the program exits.Maby i know the problem. I have a Prophet 2 Mx graphics card. I had placed an Voodoo 2 card in my computer too. But those two had a conflict so i removed the voodoo 2 card and uninstalled the software of it. But now everytime i start my computer i get an error message which says that it can't find an certain 3dfx.dll file. That's true because i removed that file. But the voodoo card is not in my computer anymore: why does the system asks for it then??[This message has been edited by DaMuschu (edited 09-15-2001).]
Guest CheezX Posted September 17, 2001 Posted September 17, 2001 I just reformatted my comp and I installed Emperor w/ the 1.08 patch and now after the EA and Westwood screens, Emperor just exits itself and I get back to my desktop. Before my format however, I got to Atreidies chaptor 3 an then I got lockups/freezes. Can anyone help? Here is my EZ text thing:----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 Pro Video Driver : nvdisp.drv Driver Version : 4.13.01.2181 Sound Card : Creative SB Live! Value Sound Driver : emu10k1.vxd Driver Version : 4.12.01.0801 DirectX : DirectX 8 Operating System Windows ME 4.90.3000----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : BasementBIOS Info Name : Award Version : Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG PNP : Manufacturer : (Standard system devices)CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 900 MHz AuthenticAMD Thunderbird 6 4 2 RAM : 383 MB Total 192 MB Free Virtual RAM : 1498 MB Total 1498 MB Free Operating System : Windows ME 4.90.3000 Default Browser : Internet Explorer Version : 5.50.4134.600 Temp Directory : C:WINDOWSTEMP Size : 53 MB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 1280x1024 32 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Adapter DefaultPrimary display device Description : NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 Pro Manufacturer : NVIDIA Video Memory : 32 MB Main Driver : nvdisp.drv Version : 4.13.01.2181 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 : Creative SB Live! Value Manufacturer : Creative Main Driver : emu10k1.vxd Version : 4.12.01.0801 Provider : Creative----------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 8DirectDraw Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : Not certifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096DirectInput Info Version : 4.08.00.0400----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 3038 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 : WINDOWS Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 2.92 GB Free Space : 1.31 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : DOWNLOADS Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 1.95 GB Free Space : 868.29 MBDrive Letter E Volume Name : PROGRAMS Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 38.06 GB Free Space : 10.40 GBDrive Letter F 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 G 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 H 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 performed----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Information-------------------------------------Primary monitor Description : Plug and Play Monitor Manufacturer : (Standard monitor types) Max. Resolution : 1600x1200----------------------------------------------------------------Network Information------------------------------------- Description : NETGEAR FA311 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter Manufacturer : NETGEAR Driver : FA311ND5.SYS Provider : NETGEAR Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider Description : NETGEAR FA311 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter Manufacturer : NETGEAR Driver : FA311ND5.SYS Provider : NETGEAR Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: : 192.168.0.1 IP Mask: : 255.255.255.0 Gateway: : Description : NDIS 1394 Net Adapter Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : nic1394.sys Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider----------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : HID-compliant mouse 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.exessdpsrv.exenprotect.exesgserv95.exesmc.exeExplorertaskmon.exeSystrayAudio Headquarterscookie.exewmiexe.exenavapw32.exeexshow95.exeexshow.exesygate.exestmgr.execacheman.exesysdoc32.exewartrayicon.exeiexplore.exeinternat.exeddhelp.exeaim.exeez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------SET windir=C:WINDOWSSET winbootdir=C:WINDOWSSET COMSPEC=C:WINDOWSCOMMAND.COMSET PATH=C:WINDOWS;C:WINDOWSCOMMANDSET PROMPT=$p$gSET TEMP=C:WINDOWSTEMPSET TMP=C:WINDOWSTEMP----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------*empty*------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: X_SERIAL_KEY: X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows ME , Version 4.90, Build 3000X_PROCESSOR: ThunderbirdX_SPEED: 900 MHzX_MMX: NoX_RAM: 383 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 ProX_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.13.01.2181X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 7 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: Not CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: emu10k1.vxd 4.12.01.0801X_MODEM: X_V_MANUFACTURER: NVIDIAX_A_MANUFACTURER: CreativeX_CASE_END
Guest WingedOne Posted September 17, 2001 Posted September 17, 2001 I tried everything that's been suggested so far and I'm still getting lock-ups during gameplay.Any idea what I need to do? Do you think my only option is getting a new sound card at this point?Here's the Easy_EA text file for my system.----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro Video Driver : nvdisp.drv Driver Version : 4.13.01.2181 Sound Card : Sound Blaster AudioPCI Sound Driver : ctpci9x.vxd Driver Version : 4.12.01.2003 DirectX : DirectX 8 Operating System Windows 98 A 4.10.2222----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : MICHELLSBIOS Info Name : Award Version : Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG PNP : Manufacturer : (Standard system devices)CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 751 MHz AuthenticAMD Athlon 6 2 2 RAM : 126 MB Total 66 MB Free Virtual RAM : 1921 MB Total 1886 MB Free Operating System : Windows 98 A 4.10.2222 Default Browser : Internet Explorer Version : 5.0.2614.3500 Temp Directory : C:WINDOWSTEMP Size : 87 KB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 800x600 32 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh ratePrimary display device Description : NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro Manufacturer : NVIDIA Video Memory : 32 MB Main Driver : nvdisp.drv Version : 4.13.01.2181 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 : Sound Blaster AudioPCI Manufacturer : Creative Main Driver : ctpci9x.vxd Version : 4.12.01.2003 Provider : Creative Description : Wave Device for Voice Modem Manufacturer : LT Main Driver : serwave.vxd Version : 4.10.00.2222 Provider : LT Description : Sound Blaster AudioPCI Legacy Device Manufacturer : Creative Main Driver : Version : Provider : Creative Description : Creative Gameport Joystick Manufacturer : Creative Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd Version : 4.08.00.0400 Provider : Creative----------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 8DirectDraw Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : CertifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096DirectInput Info Version : 4.08.00.0400----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 1238 KB Access Pattern : Quad-speed or higherDrive 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 : 57.22 GB Free Space : 55.81 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : Type : Fixed File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter E Volume Name : ZIP250 Type : Floppy File System : FAT Total Space : 238.73 MB Free Space : 6.11 MBDrive Letter F Volume Name : Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 2.97 GB Free Space : 2.11 GBDrive Letter G 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 : SONY CPD-100ES Manufacturer : SONY Corporation Max. Resolution : 1280x1024----------------------------------------------------------------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----------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : HID-compliant mouse Type : PS2Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)----------------------------------------------------------------Modem Information--------------------------------------- Description : Actiontec 56K PCI Call Waiting Modem Driver : Actiontec 56K PCI Call Waiting Modem Provider : 6- 3-1999----------------------------------------------------------------Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 4.0----------------------------------------------------------------Task List-----------------------------------------------msgsrv32.exemprexe.exemmtask.tskmstask.exeExplorertaskmon.exeSystrayctnotify.exemediadet.exewmiexe.exernaapp.exetapisrv.exeddhelp.exeez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 H7 P330 T6SET SBPCI=C:PROGRA~1CREATIVEAUDIODOSDRVPATH %PATH%;c:ocamlbinset CAMLLIB=c:ocamllib----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------DEVICE=C:WINDOWSHIMEM.SYSDEVICE=C:WINDOWSEMM386.EXE------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: X_SERIAL_KEY: X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows 98 A , Version 4.10, Build 2222X_PROCESSOR: AthlonX_SPEED: 751 MHzX_MMX: NoX_RAM: 126 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 ProX_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.13.01.2181X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 5 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: ctpci9x.vxd 4.12.01.2003X_MODEM: Actiontec 56K PCI Call Waiting ModemX_V_MANUFACTURER: NVIDIAX_A_MANUFACTURER: CreativeX_CASE_END
Gobalopper Posted September 17, 2001 Posted September 17, 2001 Nyar I got my problem fixed. Turned out it was just some bad RAM, I bought some new stuff and removed the old one and the game works fine now. Doesn't even slow down on the final level at 1600x1200. :)
Nyarlathotep Posted September 18, 2001 Author Posted September 18, 2001 WingedOne, as you've tried already what's in this thread, your prob is going to be harder to solve. At this point, I would strongly suggest you contact WW tech support. In the meantime, we'll troubleshoot. It would be nice to know if the game locks up in Skirmish and campaign mode, or both for that matter.If you suspect your soundcard, try disabling or removing it. That should prove wether or not that's the prob. Another thing I would suggest, is to set the refresh rate somewhat lower (maybe to default) and try to run the game.For all that have or are going to contact WW tech support, I would be grateful if you could keep us updated on the progress.Nyar...
Guest WingedOne Posted September 18, 2001 Posted September 18, 2001 It locks up in both campaign and skirmish mode.
Nyarlathotep Posted September 18, 2001 Author Posted September 18, 2001 Did you try to disable/remmove your soundcard ?Nyar...
Guest CheezX Posted September 18, 2001 Posted September 18, 2001 I tried 800x600 w/ 16bit color today and still the same thing. I'm pretty sure all my drivers are current. I havent tried the tips on Pg14 yet, and I will when i get the time. I appreciate everyone's help and I know how busy you people are. Also, I read how similar people have my syptoms and have a VIA board w/ SB LIVE. I hope WW patches this or someone figures how to fix it.Thanx everyone!!!ps-keep trying on me
Nyarlathotep Posted September 18, 2001 Author Posted September 18, 2001 CheezX, let us know how you're doing with those suggestions on page 14. Another thing, the SBLive! and VIA thing is not to blame on WW. I believe VIA has especially for this prob, updated their chipset drivers. If I remember correctly, you need to have VIA 4in1 driver version 4.32 (I think it's located on page 14 as well, or one of the pages after that).Nyar...
Nyarlathotep Posted September 18, 2001 Author Posted September 18, 2001 Gobalopper, I'm glad you can finally enjoy the game :DNyar...
Nyarlathotep Posted September 18, 2001 Author Posted September 18, 2001 CheezX, what you could try is to lower your desktop resolution to 800x600 16. Run the game in the same resolution and see if that changes anything. You also have loads of background progs running and I assume that you close them while running the game ? You said you've formatted the comp, did you make sure you updated all the drivers (I've noticed you did for the GeForce though) ?Also, did you try what's been suggested in this thread ? On page 14 you'll find a summary of all pages before that. It might also be usefull to contact ww tech support. In the meantime, we'll do anything we can to solve your prob :)Nyar...
Guest CheezX Posted September 19, 2001 Posted September 19, 2001 I got the lastest VIA drivers. Also, I tried setting the desktop to 256 color, starting Emperor with +W, setting refresh rate to default, checking the version of ddraw.dll, checking the IRQ, and disabling screen saver. No affect. I'll try the more complex stuff(like bios and harware acceleration) later. Thats it for now, I'll keep you posted on what I find.ps-I'm startin to think that its a defective RAM module because I bought a 256 kingston value ram from DELL.com a little while ago.I'll check that this weekend.Thanx
Guest WingedOne Posted September 19, 2001 Posted September 19, 2001 Nyar:I tried it with the soundcard disabled, but it still locked up. However, my VIA chipset driver is 4.29va. In fact when I updated the driver to version 4.29va, it made the problem even worse. I couldn't get past the skirmish mode menu screen without it locking up. I'll try version 4.32 or 4.33 and let you know if it solves my problems.[This message has been edited by WingedOne (edited 09-19-2001).]
Nyarlathotep Posted September 19, 2001 Author Posted September 19, 2001 Keep us updated guy's 8)Nyar...
Guest Kio Rautha Harkonnen Posted September 20, 2001 Posted September 20, 2001 Another problem solved by the doctor 8)Hows it goin Nyar i've got a bet goin that this page beats *aha* so dont let me down!Do you ever find time to have a battle??? *jus wonderin*Just thought i'd pop in.See ya
Guest Kio Rautha Harkonnen Posted September 20, 2001 Posted September 20, 2001 1: Im no wizard @ dune either2: Covering for you: Yas if you want to go out of business....bumping it up, no probs :)
Nyarlathotep Posted September 21, 2001 Author Posted September 21, 2001 Thanks dude. I'll get back to you once I'm back :)Nyar...
Guest CheezX Posted September 23, 2001 Posted September 23, 2001 OK, I finally did everything(except putting it in software mode because I can't find that dxsetup thing on the cd) on Pg14. Still the same thing. If anyone with a VIA motherboard and SBLive! or sumthing else has my problem(exiting to desktop after the EA and WestWood screens) , please tell me how you solved the proble, if you ever did. I know you're on vacation Nyar, so I'll wait for some time.peace out!!
Guest WingedOne Posted September 24, 2001 Posted September 24, 2001 So far, I still didn't get my problem resolved. I wrote to Westwood Technical support and all I got back was a e-mail telling me to try the things I tried already. GRRRRRRRR!!!I'll try either a new soundcard or new memory this weekend and see how that works.I did notice one constant during my lock-ups would be whenever the lockup would occur I was performing some sort of action with the mouse (either clicking it or moving the pointer). I'm using a Microsoft Optical Trackball. I was wondering if that could be one source of my problem.
Guest kiltor2 Posted September 25, 2001 Posted September 25, 2001 Hey everyone I have not posted in a while but I upgraded my 16mb voodoo3 to a Nvidia tnt2 32mb and now I have had no lockups since...I don't know why but it works has not locked up in over 3 hours of playing time before would lockup within 20 minutes and I am into the late Atredies missions...Kiltor2
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