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Nyarlathotep

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Guest Impz0r

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Yep froze up again...same thing , i had a horde of units...i build 5 air drones and make them into one unit and it froze up.

I have alot of back ground programes goin guess ill try and disable them

Guest rajzor

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Did a another install of the game. Now on CDR drive, during which it did not return to the desktop. At first I didn´t update the game. I came till Atreides level 5. Then I thought it was enough for then and tried an internet game. Before that I updated the game. At the chat screen it crashed. A blue screen appeared containing the following:

Windows, press enter or ctrl alt del... Filename: VWIN32(05) +00001906 Error: OE: 0028: C02A4ADE

It´s nothing to me, but maybe it is to someone else. Hopefully some support guys I tried to reach can be the rescuers....

Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep

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Impz0r, thing is, you have a Celeron processor, which if you ask me, in combination with a Voodoo 3 isn't exactly the best combo to run EBFD.

Install the Voodoo 1.04 drivers. Make sure you've closed all background programs (press [ctrl-alt-delete] and "end task" all what's in there, except for "Systray" & "Explorer").

Try downloading the program "Cacheman".

Let us know if the above already has been done and if not, inform us about the outcome !

Nyar...

Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep

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rajzor, as you now have had the second blue screen (and also again with a memory address), try removing some RAM. I do not know what kind of modules you have, but start with as less as possible. Swap modules if it's not solved immidiately (I even wonder if Windows ME can deal with 1024 RAM).

Nyar...

[This message has been edited by Nyarlathotep (edited 10-30-2001).]

Guest Impz0r

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Yea i got all my drivers....you know iv never encounterd all this trouble with one vidio game...Screw it im gonna trade it back to comp usa for Civ 3

Guest rajzor

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WinME can´t really deal with 1G RAM, but with some modifications it can! These are in the system.ini. Add the following lines to 386enh:

ConservativeSwapFileUsage=1

And to vcache:

MinFileCache=51200

MaxFileCache=102400

Before those changes, windows wouldn´t even start. But more important, crash problems also occurred before I put in 1G (when I had 256M).

Guest rajzor

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When it´s gonna work at my pc it IS indeed a miracle. But I don´t believe in miracles anymore. Especially now that I tried to install XP on a 2nd partition. I came no further than 33% of creation... and you know what happens then? Your complete HD is screwed up...

Guest rajzor

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Just had another nice crash. Straight to the HP bootup screen. I tried again the lowest possible graphics settings... which was a suggestion by someone at gathering.tweakers.net Didn´t work of course as we now by now.

I sent my problem again to WW tech support and now also to the Dutch EA helpdesk. Hope they respond, beyond the automated messages.

Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep

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The dutch department won't reply. I asked a question there as well several months ago, and still no reply.

When you do get the automated reply, just reply back and state that it didn't solve your problem. Then a "real" person will work on it.

Have you thought of the fact that the 256 RAM you started with could be faulty (just brainstorming here :))?

Nyar...

Guest rajzor

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Then both of my RAM are faulty? 2 512s and 2 128s? One each is faulty? I would have to try.

Guest rajzor

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Well, and then there was XP..... let's see if we can finally eXPerience the game...

Nyarlathotep

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So removing memory didn't solve anything...

I admire your determination to get the game working rajzor. I sure hope you can enjoy the game very soon.

I do wonder however, if XP isn't going to give you the same or other problems as several users have tried to get it working.

Never the less, we're here if you need us :D

Nyar...

Guest rajzor

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Thanks for your continuous attention for my problem nyar. Yesterday I tried to play in XP, but again it crashed, same way as before. Next I'll try updating drivers again. I do know that XP recognises the hardware in a better way. As my soundcard finally got named after the mobo. Before it was called Crystal.

Now I'm at my parents home for the weekend and I'm gonna install the game here. On a PII 350, 64 RAM. But I'll put some more RAM in it, probably 256M. Next week there'll be some XPing again... cya!!

Oh, and btw, I saw in another topic that you play EBFD with friends by LAN. Can I, or we, try this once. Please mail me if that's okay.

Guest DD-BattleMover

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I'm new...but even I suffer from the dreaded lockup fiasco! Please would the 'right-honourable' Nayr help one in such dire circumstances?

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System Information

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Time of this report: 10/9/2001, 20:26:32

Machine name: Default

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95 (4.0, Build 1212) B

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer:

System Model:

BIOS:

Processor: Intel Pentium II, MMX, ~233MHz

Memory: 128MB RAM

Page File: 0MB used, 565MB available

DirectX Version: DirectX 8.0 (4.08.00.0400)

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 4.08.00.0400

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DxDiag Notes

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DirectX Files Tab: The file vfwwdm32.dll is incorrectly installed in the Windows folder and should be deleted.

Display Tab 1: The file nvdisp.drv is uncertified, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs. You may be able to get a certified driver from the manufacturer of the hardware device.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Music Tab: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Components

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ddraw.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 369664 bytes

ddraw16.dll: 4.07.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 28496 bytes

ddrawex.dll: 4.87.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 24336 bytes

ddraw.vxd: 4.07.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 30469 bytes

ddhelp.exe: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 41984 bytes

dxapi.sys: 4.87.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 2416 bytes

d3d8.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 1082368 bytes

d3dref8.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 236544 bytes

d3dim.dll: 4.07.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 625936 bytes

d3dim700.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 872960 bytes

d3dref.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 140800 bytes

d3dramp.dll: 4.07.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 590096 bytes

d3drm.dll: 4.06.02.0436 English Final Retail 1/8/1999 18:10:00 437008 bytes

d3dxof.dll: 4.06.02.0436 English Final Retail 1/8/1999 18:10:00 107792 bytes

d3dpmesh.dll: 4.06.02.0436 English Final Retail 1/8/1999 18:10:00 87312 bytes

dplayx.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 245760 bytes

dpmodemx.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 90112 bytes

dpwsockx.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 98304 bytes

dplaysvr.exe: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 45056 bytes

dpnsvr.exe: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 86016 bytes

dpnet.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 237568 bytes

dpnlobby.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 98304 bytes

dpnwsock.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 143360 bytes

dpnaddr.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 90112 bytes

dpnmodem.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 159744 bytes

dpvoice.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 442368 bytes

dpvsetup.exe: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 122880 bytes

dpvvox.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 184320 bytes

dpvacm.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 90112 bytes

dinput.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 671744 bytes

dinput8.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 704512 bytes

dinput.vxd: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 10874 bytes

dimap.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 102400 bytes

diactfrm.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 425984 bytes

vjoyd.vxd: 4.05.00.0155 English Final Retail 7/29/1998 18:00:06 30320 bytes

msanalog.vxd: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 12224 bytes

joyhid.vxd: 4.88.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 13055 bytes

joy.cpl: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 405504 bytes

gcdef.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 528384 bytes

gchand.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 6144 bytes

gameenum.sys: 4.07.00.0700 English Final Retail 9/9/1999 07:00:00 10512 bytes

dsound.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 474112 bytes

dsound3d.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 1339392 bytes

dsound.vxd: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 48171 bytes

dswave.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 15360 bytes

dsdmo.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 176128 bytes

dsdmoprp.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 478720 bytes

dmusic.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 110592 bytes

dmusic16.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 11008 bytes

dmusic32.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 28672 bytes

dmband.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 25600 bytes

dmcompos.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 59392 bytes

dmime.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 168960 bytes

dmloader.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 30720 bytes

dmstyle.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 110080 bytes

dmsynth.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 130048 bytes

dmscript.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 78336 bytes

dx7vb.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 600576 bytes

dx8vb.dll: 4.08.00.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 1069056 bytes

amstream.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 63488 bytes

devenum.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 131584 bytes

dxmasf.dll: 6.01.05.0130 English Final Retail 9/20/2001 13:40:40 425232 bytes

mciqtz.drv: 4.00.96.0729 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 11776 bytes

mciqtz32.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 33792 bytes

mpg2splt.ax: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 141312 bytes

qcap.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 248320 bytes

qdv.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 272896 bytes

qdvd.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 455168 bytes

quartz.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 1658368 bytes

quartz.vxd: 4.00.96.0729 English Final Retail 8/24/1996 11:11:10 5676 bytes

strmdll.dll: 3.02.00.3564 English Final Retail 9/20/2001 13:40:40 212288 bytes

vidx16.dll: 0.00.00.0000 English Final Retail 9/20/2001 13:40:42 10240 bytes

ir41_32.ax: 4.11.16.0086 English Final Retail 8/24/1996 11:11:10 788992 bytes

mswebdvd.dll: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 375296 bytes

mpg2splt.ax: 6.03.01.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 141312 bytes

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Components Incorrectly Located in Windows Folder

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vfwwdm32.dll: 4.03.00.1214 English Final Retail 4/10/1997 12:14:00 49152 bytes

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Display Devices

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Card name: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Chip type:

DAC type:

Device ID: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_002D000800

Display Memory: 15.5 MB

Current Mode: 800 x 600 (16 bit)(optimal refresh rate)

Monitor: (Unknown Monitor)

Monitor Max Res:

Driver Name: nvdisp.drv

Driver Version: 4.13.01.2181 (English)

DDI Version: 7

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 9/8/2001 17:13:00, 106976 bytes

Driver Certified: No

WHQL Date Stamp: None

VDD: *vdd

Mini VDD: nvmini.vxd

Mini VDD Date: , 0 bytes

Device Identifier: {D7B70EE0-4340-11CF-356B-0120A2C2C935}

Vendor ID: 0x0000

Device ID: 0x0000

SubSys ID: 0x00000000

Revision ID: 0x0000

Registry: OK

DDraw Status: Enabled

D3D Status: Enabled

AGP Status: Enabled

DDraw Test Result:

D3D Test Result:

AGP Test Result:

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Sound Devices

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Description: YAMAHA OPL3-SA Direct Sound Driver

Device ID: ISAPNPYMH0030_DEV000080860001

Manufacturer ID: 37

Product ID: 16

Type: VXD

Driver Name: VOPL3SA.VXD

Driver Version: 4.06.00.2343 (English)

Driver Attributes: Beta Retail

Driver Certified: Yes

Date and Size: 12/18/1998 12:28:10, 80543 bytes

Other Files: vopl3sa.vxd

Driver Provider:

HW Accel Level: Full

Registry: OK

Sound Test Result:

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DirectMusic

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DLS Path: C:WINDOWS.000systemgm16.dls

Version: 1.00.16.0002

Ports:

Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port

MIDI Mapper, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal

OPL3-SA FM MIDI, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal

OPL3-SA MPU MIDI OUT, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External

OPL3-SA Soft Wave Table MIDI OU, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal

OPL3-SA MPU MIDI IN, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External

Registry: OK

Music Test Result:

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Input Devices

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Device Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro

Driver Name: MSGAME.VXD

Driver Version: 2.00.00.0161 (English)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Date and Size: 8/5/1997 00:00:00, 18073 bytes

Poll w/ Interrupt: Yes

Registry: OK

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Input Drivers

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Registry Key: msjstick.drv<0000>

Active: Yes

DeviceID: ISAPNPYMH0030_DEV000180860001

Matching DevID:

16-bit Driver: msjstick.drv

32-bit Driver: vjoyd.vxd

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DirectPlay Service Providers

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Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.08.00.0400)

Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.08.00.0400)

Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.08.00.0400)

IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.08.00.0400)

DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnwsock.dll (4.08.00.0400)

DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnwsock.dll (4.08.00.0400)

DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnmodem.dll (4.08.00.0400)

DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnmodem.dll (4.08.00.0400)

DirectPlay Test Result:

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps

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Inactive Display Entries in Registry

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Card name: Standard Display Adapter (VGA)

Driver: vga.drv

Card name: STB Velocity 128

Driver: stbv128.drv

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Inactive Sound Entries in Registry

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None

----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 : YAMAHA OPL3-SAx Sound System

Sound Driver : vopl3sa.vxd

Driver Version : 4.06.00.2343

DirectX : DirectX 8

Operating System Windows 95 B 4.0.1212

----EASy System Output---------------------------------------

Computer Name : Default

BIOS Info

Name :

Version : PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0

PNP : Plug and Play BIOS

Manufacturer : (Standard system devices)

CPU Info

CPU Count : 1

CPU Type : 233 MHz GenuineIntel Pentium II

6 3 4

RAM : 127 MB Total

64 MB Free

Virtual RAM : 550 MB Total

550 MB Free

Operating System : Windows 95 B 4.0.1212

Default Browser : Internet Explorer

Version : 5.0.2014.200

Temp Directory : C:WINDOWS.000TEMP

Size : 2 MB

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----Display Info--------------------------------------------

Number of Displays : 1

Current Mode (Primary) : 0x22409 22832

Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh rate

Primary display device

Description : NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro

Manufacturer : NVIDIA

Video Memory : 16 MB

Main Driver : nvdisp.drv

Version : 4.13.01.2181

Provider : NVIDIA

Supported Display Modes

| 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits

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640 x 480| * | * | * | | *

800 x 600| | * | * | | *

1024x 768| | * | * | | *

1152x 864| | * | * | | *

1280x1024| | * | * | | *

1600x1200| | | | |

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----Sound, Video and Game Controllers-----------------------

Description : YAMAHA OPL3-SAx Sound System

Manufacturer : YAMAHA

Main Driver : vopl3sa.vxd

Version : 4.06.00.2343

Provider :

Description : Gameport Joystick

Manufacturer : Microsoft

Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd

Version : 4.05.00.0155

Provider :

Description : Wave Device for Voice Modem

Manufacturer : U.S. Robotics, Inc.

Main Driver : serwave.vxd

Version : 4.10.00.0431

Provider :

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----Direct X------------------------------------------------

DirectX Info

Version : DirectX 8

DirectDraw Info

Version : 4.08.00.0400

Certified : Not certified

DirectSound Info

Version : 4.08.00.0400

Certified : Certified

DirectPlay Info

Version : 4.03.00.1096

DirectInput Info

Version : 4.08.00.0400

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----Drive Information---------------------------------------

----CDRom Info----------------------------------------------

Cache size : 1238 KB

Access Pattern : Quad-speed or higher

Drive Letter A

Volume Name :

Type : Floppy

File System :

Total Space : 0.00 KB

Free Space : 0.00 KB

Drive Letter C

Volume Name :

Type : Fixed

File System : FAT

Total Space : 2.00 GB

Free Space : 42.97 MB

Drive Letter D

Volume Name :

Type : Fixed

File System : FAT

Total Space : 2.00 GB

Free Space : 550.31 MB

Drive Letter E

Volume Name :

Type : Fixed

File System : FAT

Total Space : 2.00 GB

Free Space : 432.84 MB

Drive Letter F

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

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----Monitor Information-------------------------------------

Primary monitor

Description : Plug and Play Monitor

Manufacturer : (Standard monitor types)

Max. Resolution : 1280,1092

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----Network Information-------------------------------------

Description : Dial-Up Adapter

Manufacturer : Microsoft

Driver : pppmac.vxd

Provider :

Bound Protocols

TCP/IP

IP Address: Obtained from provider

IP Mask: Obtained from provider

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----Input Device Information--------------------------------

Mouse Information

Description : Standard PS/2 Port Mouse

Type : PS2

Keyboard Information

Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)

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----Modem Information---------------------------------------

Description : U.S.Robotics x2 Winmodem Voice

Driver : U.S.Robotics x2 Winmodem Voice

Provider :

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----Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------

Glide Info

Glide2 Version :

Glide3 Version :

OpenGL Info

Version : 4.0

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----Task List-----------------------------------------------

msgsrv32.exe

mprexe.exe

mmtask.tsk

winmodem.exe

Explorer

Systray

loadwc.exe

findfast.exe

Microsoft Office Startup

vsaccess.exe

sidewinder gdp.exe

spool32.exe

ddhelp.exe

emperor battle for dune_ez.exe

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----Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------

REM [HEADER]

C:PROGRA~1MCAFEEVIRUSS~1SCANPM C:

@IF ERRORLEVEL 1 PAUSE

@ECHO OFF

REM [CD-ROM DRIVE]

REM C:WINDOWSCOMMANDMSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001

REM [DISPLAY]

REM MODE CON: COLS=80 LINES=25

REM [sOUND, MIDI, OR VIDEO CAPTURE CARD]

REM SOUNDTST.COM

REM [MOUSE]

REM MOUSE.COM

REM [MISCELLANEOUS]

SET MSINPUT=C:MSINPUT

REM - BY WINDOWS SETUP - MSCDEX.EXE /D:OEMCD001 /L:F

REM - BY WINDOWS SETUP - MSCDEX.EXE /D:OEMCD001 /L:F

SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T4

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----Config.sys----------------------------------------------

REM [Header]

DOS=HIGH,UMB

REM [sCSI Controllers]

REM DEVICE=SCSI.SYS

REM [CD-ROM Drive]

REM DEVICE=C:CDROMNEC_BM.SYS /D:MSCD001 /PIO

REM [Display]

REM DEVICE=DISPLAY.SYS

REM [sound, MIDI, or Video Capture Card]

REM DEVICE=SOUND.SYS

REM [Mouse]

REM DEVICE=MOUSE.SYS

REM ------------------

REM [Miscellaneous]

REM DEVICE=SMARTDRV.EXE

device=C:NEC_BM.SYS /D:OEMCD001

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X_CASE_START

X_CASE_DESCRIPTION:

X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME:

X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME:

X_GAME: Emperor: Battle for Dune

X_SERIAL_KEY: ---

X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows 95 B, Version 4.0, Build 1212

X_PROCESSOR: Pentium II

X_SPEED: 233 MHz

X_MMX: Yes

X_RAM: 127 MB

X_MANUFACTURER:

X_PRODUCT_ID:

X_VIDEO_CARD: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro

X_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.13.01.2181

X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware Support

X_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 5 MB

X_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: Certified

X_AUDIO_DRIVERS: vopl3sa.vxd 4.06.00.2343

X_MODEM: U.S.Robotics x2 Winmodem Voice

X_V_MANUFACTURER: NVIDIA

X_A_MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA

X_CASE_END

By the way, I've tried everything but at random intervals the game will lock up during a mission...yet it will play so fast! Shame as this is perhaps the best game I've played in ages....

Guest truemouse

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whoa thats a big post, i just wanted my presence too! sorry i cant help!

Guest rajzor

Guest rajzor

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Well, that sounds very promising, except for the fact that I haven´t got a msi mainboard, but an Asustek VIA... and my BIOS is by Phoenix. I already tried to update the BIOS, but it wasn´t possible. But to be sure, I´ll check again...

Nyarlathotep

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DD-BattleMover, of course we'll help :D

First off, the processor you have isn't all that, but you stated that it locks up randomly, so I guess it should work.

Looking over what you've posted, I noticed the following:

"DirectX Files Tab: The file vfwwdm32.dll is incorrectly installed in the Windows folder and should be deleted."

Please try the suggestions made here (summary on page 18) and let us know if it changed anything.

Nyar...

Nyarlathotep

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rajzor, Did you do a clean install of winXP ?

And when you tried the RAM thing, did you also change the modifications in the .ini file (as they were changed to handle 1024mb) ?

And playing via LAN.. I don't think that should be a problem...

Nyar...

Nyarlathotep

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Well, it wasn't just specially for you.

I just copied it in here, cause I'm trying to get as much as possible troubleshooting tips :D

But getting back to you, I think you always should be able to update your BIOS.

Nyar...

Nyarlathotep

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Battlemover, I went over your e-report and it shows something else that's weird:

"Current Mode (Primary) : 0x22409 22832

Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh rate"

Try setting the desktop resolution to 800x600 and set the refresh rate to the default.

Then run the game in 800x600.

Also, make sure you have all the background programs closed (exept for "systray" and "explorer").

Nyar...

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