Tech Support Guy Forums - Games http://forums.techguy.org For all of your game-related problems. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:06 GMT vBulletin 30 http://static.techguy.org/v38/images/misc/rss.jpg Tech Support Guy Forums - Games http://forums.techguy.org Counter Strike http://forums.techguy.org/games/878986-counter-strike.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:09 GMT I try to load a game, and no bars come up nothing loads...it just says establishing network connection....any clues? I try to load a game, and no bars come up nothing loads...it just says establishing network connection....any clues? ]]> Games cobra1900 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878986-counter-strike.html bizzare gaming problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/878976-bizzare-gaming-problem.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:56 GMT system details 3 yr old intel pentium d915 2.8 ghz---------processor new ati radeon hd 4870--------gpu new 2gb kingston 800 mhz ----------memory new seagate 500gb 7200----hd new asus p5n73 -----------moboard 500 watts psu the problem now... system details

3 yr old intel pentium d915 2.8 ghz---------processor
new ati radeon hd 4870--------gpu
new 2gb kingston 800 mhz ----------memory
new seagate 500gb 7200----hd
new asus p5n73 -----------moboard
500 watts psu

the problem now friends is....even when i play the oldest games like hulk or the newest like assasins creed 2 at whatever settings whether high or low i get a series of low and high fps alternatively independent of whats is being rendered.

eg : when i play grid at 1440 * 900 and ultra settings i get alternation of 80 fps and then 20 fps for say 20 seconds each even when the car is still or im at options by pressing escape.

only thing i can inform is that all the time cpu is about 80-90% load irrespective of fps in game whereas gpu is 1% load when low fps and 35% load when high fps

ill really appreciate if someone can help ]]> Games mawerickin http://forums.techguy.org/games/878976-bizzare-gaming-problem.html Halo2 vista will not run http://forums.techguy.org/games/878946-halo2-vista-will-not-run.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:43 GMT I can't get Halo 2 to work
brand new dell desktop pc, win 7 home premium
I removed the McAfee anti-virus (i use AVG free)

I also removed the preloaded dell software, and Mircosoft live, instant messenger, etc

I picked up a copy of HALO 2 for vista and it installed, i tried to play and get this message:


Live Gaming on Windows failed to initialize. This may be because another
LIVE Gaming on Windows application (such as the Halo 2 dedicated server) is
running on the same machine. Otherwise, reinstalling the game may fix this
problem.

what i have done so far:

- download Windows Live Gaming (3.0) and installed, same message
- uninstalled halo2, and Windows Live Gaming (3.0), reboot pc and reinstall halo2 and Windows Live Gaming (3.0), same message
- uninstalled halo2, and Windows Live Gaming (3.0), ran ccleaner and cleanup, re-booted pc, re-installed halo2, and Windows Live Gaming (1.0) located on halo2 dvd, same message
- downloaded patches for both halo2 and Windows Live Gaming (3.0) and installed, same message


I have done some google searches and i did come across a forum post where someone re-names a few files and got around this problem but i cant find it again.

I currently have avg free 9 running (disabling it did not fix the problem)
I run firefox for a browser
I try to not have other programs running when i don't need them though

halo2 is the first game i have installed
anyone have any advise?

thanks ]]> Games hmt321 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878946-halo2-vista-will-not-run.html Problems installing Desperate Houseives PC game http://forums.techguy.org/games/878828-problems-installing-desperate-houseives-pc.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:29:35 GMT I've tried installing my new Desperate Housewives PC game 3 times. Each time it takes about half an hour to install everything from disk 1, then 10 minutes for disk 2. Then it asks me to put disk 1 back in.... that's where the problem happens. Each time I put disk 1 back in, the computer doesn't freeze, but it shows the error message "Not Responding". When I have to end the task, I have to start all over with the installation, and each time I get the same error message. Anyone know how to solve this problem? ]]> Games Keisersr1 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878828-problems-installing-desperate-houseives-pc.html Would Windows 7 Home Premium be able to run Fallout 3? http://forums.techguy.org/games/878825-would-windows-7-home-premium.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:13:54 GMT Taking a gamble here. I am getting a new computer with Windows 7 but I've been seeing reports on Google that it crashes or doesn't function at all with this OS. ]]> Games Mr.Peebles http://forums.techguy.org/games/878825-would-windows-7-home-premium.html Would Fallout 3 run on these specs? http://forums.techguy.org/games/878821-would-fallout-3-run-these.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:43:45 GMT Kay, so I'm getting a new computer and I'm wondering if the specs of this computer can run Fallout 3.

Here are the specs:

Dell Studio XPS Intel Core i7 Processor
8GB System Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive Size: 1TB
NVIDIA GeForce GTS240 graphics card
Windows 7 Home Premium

Would this computer be able to run Fallout 3 at least on medium settings?

PLEASE HELP? I'm getting this new computer soon and I'm having second thoughts. ]]> Games Mr.Peebles http://forums.techguy.org/games/878821-would-fallout-3-run-these.html Solved: Choppy gameplay and lagspikes after format http://forums.techguy.org/games/878807-solved-choppy-gameplay-lagspikes-after.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:51 GMT Hello! I'm new to this forum.

I have a problem, I formatted my pc yesterday and today I tried to play HoN (Heroes of Newerth). Before I formatted I played the game with the settings on High with out lags and stuff but now I can't even play it on low. The framerate is choppy and in the team battles it sometimes freezes completely.

Have the latest drivers to the video card and soundcard.
AVG antivirus
all ports are open in the router
CPU @ ~30degrees celcius in standby and when playing 50degrees.
8800GTS 640mb videocard
2GB ram
Intel E6750.

Does any1 know what the problem might be? :/ ]]> Games speccaN http://forums.techguy.org/games/878807-solved-choppy-gameplay-lagspikes-after.html Game restarts my pc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://forums.techguy.org/games/878726-game-restarts-my-pc.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13:35 GMT Prince of Persia: Warrior Within restarts my computer everytime i get to the first boss. Ubi, apparently has no support. They had me update my drivers then told me theres nothing i can do. So i come to you all, please dont pass this thread up. I... Prince of Persia: Warrior Within restarts my computer everytime i get to the first boss. Ubi, apparently has no support. They had me update my drivers then told me theres nothing i can do. So i come to you all, please dont pass this thread up. I hate wasting money on for poo games i cant play like COD4.

My Specs:
1.5GB Ram
AMD Sempron 2.0GHz
ATI Radeon X1600
Realtek Audio

Game Specs:
Supported OS: Windows® 98SE/2000/XP (only)
Processor: Pentium® III 1 GHz or AMD Athlon 1 GHz
RAM: 256 MB
Video Card: DirectX 9-compliant graphics card
Sound Card: DirectX 8-compliant sound car
DirectX Version: 9.0c (included on disc
CD-ROM: 16X CD-ROM or 4X DVD-ROM
Hard Drive Space: 2 GB ]]> Games bubblepantz http://forums.techguy.org/games/878726-game-restarts-my-pc.html Crysis resolution problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/878692-crysis-resolution-problem.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:07 GMT Hi! Im having problems with running crysis on 1440x900, which is my monitors native resolution. Its default at 1024x768, but when i change it to 1440x900, it doesnt fill the screen, and leaves two black chunks on both sides of my screen. How can i... Hi! Im having problems with running crysis on 1440x900, which is my monitors native resolution. Its default at 1024x768, but when i change it to 1440x900, it doesnt fill the screen, and leaves two black chunks on both sides of my screen. How can i fix this? ive tried to search the net about it but havent found anything yet, any help here?

Thanks ]]> Games Ronnrein http://forums.techguy.org/games/878692-crysis-resolution-problem.html Japanese game crashes http://forums.techguy.org/games/878632-japanese-game-crashes.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:43:33 GMT I have a pc game I downloaded called Supamasato 3, it's kinda a super mario bros game but in a more cute way ^^ any last week I try ed playing it and the game just opened on closed on me.

Do I need some kinda special file to play Japanese games so they won't crash again. ]]> Games HaloSnake http://forums.techguy.org/games/878632-japanese-game-crashes.html Music problems in Monopoly Tycoon http://forums.techguy.org/games/878588-music-problems-monopoly-tycoon.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:10:10 GMT Hello everyone,

I have recently installed Monopoly Tycoon on my computer (Microsoft Vista), but the game crashes at the 'Deep Red' startup screen unless I disable the music at the configuration screen. I installed both the 1.3 and 1.4 patches and managed to get the rest of the sounds working, but not the music.

Any ideas what I could do to get the game running with music?

Thanks alot,
JollySam ]]> Games JollySam http://forums.techguy.org/games/878588-music-problems-monopoly-tycoon.html games http://forums.techguy.org/games/878554-games.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:38:29 GMT what can be causing my games to show in a small box in the middle of my screen and the rest of the screen around it be black what can be causing my games to show in a small box in the middle of my screen and the rest of the screen around it be black ]]> Games ladyblue85 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878554-games.html Direct3D in Win7 problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/878542-direct3d-win7-problem.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:08:43 GMT ok, i have just installed BigFishGames to my laptop and got World of Goo for it (I'm running on Win7). But, when i try to play the game, it says:

"Could not find any compatible Direct3D devices."

I click OK, then it says:

"Error: Access violation at 0x0049D6EB (tried to read from 0x00000000), program terminated."

Now, I've gone online in search for a Direct3D Driver, but all of the ones that I find will not work for Windows7.

I'm at a loss on this one, any ideas? ]]> Games KragenNevmore http://forums.techguy.org/games/878542-direct3d-win7-problem.html Remote Desktop Gaming via Laptop http://forums.techguy.org/games/878423-remote-desktop-gaming-via-laptop.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:55 GMT I have a mid-level HP gaming laptop, (details below) which does not quite perform as well for RC helicopter flight simulations with the more detailed backgrounds. (trees, buildings, runways, etc.) so I'm :oconsidering using Windows Remote Desktop to connect to my much higher performance desktop computer. If I use a high speed ethernet connection between the two computors, can this work with almost the same apparent speed as if I'm on the desktop? Many thanks. (I prefer not to upgrade my desktop to high performance gaming unless this would work:confused:) Laptop: HP Pavillion dv5 G60-120US Notebook ,Vista OS, AMD Turion™ X2 RM-70 Dual-Core Mobile Processor at 2GHz & 1MB L2 Cache & Up to 4000 MT/s system bus & 3072MB DDR2 System Memory, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 256MB on-board memory, 250G (5400RPM) Hard Drive, 15.6" Diagonal High Definition (8) HP Brightview Display (1366x768), Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector), Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN ]]> Games heliSimGuy http://forums.techguy.org/games/878423-remote-desktop-gaming-via-laptop.html Prince of Persia restarts my PC http://forums.techguy.org/games/878399-prince-persia-restarts-my-pc.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:58 GMT I play, so far havent made it out of the first level, and it restarts for no reason. My computer is compatible to play this game. My hardware i installed myself and i know is compatible with each other. This system plays all different kinds of games... I play, so far havent made it out of the first level, and it restarts for no reason. My computer is compatible to play this game. My hardware i installed myself and i know is compatible with each other. This system plays all different kinds of games on such a low spec'd machine and i never once have had this issue. .


1.25GB Ram
ATI X1600 512MB
AMD Sempron 3000+
Windows XP

Anything else just ask for it. ]]> Games bubblepantz http://forums.techguy.org/games/878399-prince-persia-restarts-my-pc.html Problem with spider http://forums.techguy.org/games/878380-problem-spider.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:18 GMT This one is weird, seems all the problems I have are weird anymore so let's see what happens with this post.

Windows XP SP2 with all updates. 2 gigs of memory and hard drive only has 8 gigs of space used. Checked for spyware/trojans and viruses, all clean.

When spider is opened it will deal the cards at a reality decent speed, not fast and not slow but once in a while it will deal them so fast. Then it will go back to dealing them slow. It will do this when no other programs are opened. It changes from fast to slow and slow to fast for no apparent reason.

Now just playing around and don't ask how I happened to come across this but media player was playing in the background and the games deals fast with it playing. So I closed media player and it deals slow again, open media player and it deals the cards fast again.

So what does media player have to do with the speed spider deals the cards? And what can be done to have it deal them fast all the time without media player being opened.

Seems to me the game should deal at the same speed all the time and why would media player cause it to deal fast when it is opened?

Like I said weird..... ]]> Games rkselby98 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878380-problem-spider.html 9600GT very-low FPS - MW2 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878370-9600gt-very-low-fps-mw2.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:34 GMT
  • I'm having serious lag issues playing Modern Warfare 2, NBA 2K10, Borderlands and other games on my Nvidia 9600 GT GPU(ZOTAC)
  • Basically I am getting a very low frame rate. I do not have the exact FPS value but it is completely unplayable.
  • My driver is updated to the latest (191.07)
  • I had performed a fresh XP installation a couple of weeks back.
  • After that even FIFA 09 is giving me a lag and it used to run ultra smooth before.
  • I've played GTA4 at ~30 FPS previously on the same system
  • My graphic card is ~6-8 months old and i have had no problems before
Is it a hardware problem?
Is it a bad XP installation?


PLEASE HELP!!!!!

I've already defragmented my hard-drive, run CCleaner, removed all unnecessary startup applications.

This is my HJT log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 7:43:38 PM, on 11/18/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - D:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (reboot)] "C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam.exe" /runcleanupscript
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nView\nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {1E54D648-B804-468d-BC78-4AFFED8E262F} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/Driver...reqlab_nvd.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe


My System Specs

------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 11/18/2009, 19:47:20
Machine name: NITISH
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL CO.,LTD
System Model: MS-7327
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 350MB used, 3079MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode


---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_104319DA&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9107 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/27/2009 02:42:22, 5900416 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/27/2009 16:12:22, 7655872 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4562-11CF-F959-483000C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0622
SubSys ID: 0x104319DA
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run


P.S : I've attached my System Requirements Lab result for Modern Warfare 2.



UPDATE :

I've realized that the lag is spiked in nature.
Modern Warfare 2 runs beautifully for ~15seconds then it lags for ~5seconds.
Hope this helps

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]]> Games nitishgera http://forums.techguy.org/games/878370-9600gt-very-low-fps-mw2.html Sims 2 Open For Business Installation http://forums.techguy.org/games/878284-sims-2-open-business-installation.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:14:40 GMT I'm trying to reinstall Open For Business on my computer. I already have the Sims 2 and it works fine. When I try installing Open For Business it tells me to put the Sims 2 disk in to check for updates. I put it in but it now tells me that there is an error and that installation will terminate. How do I get it to install? ]]> Games jmob http://forums.techguy.org/games/878284-sims-2-open-business-installation.html <![CDATA[Xbox 360 & External HDD]]> http://forums.techguy.org/games/878281-xbox-360-external-hdd.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:52:44 GMT I was just wondering if instead of spending 100$ on an xbox 360 hard drive could I connect my 1TB external to my 360 and use that as the hard drive to store downloaded content and games and everything or is there no way of redirecting where the... I was just wondering if instead of spending 100$ on an xbox 360 hard drive could I connect my 1TB external to my 360 and use that as the hard drive to store downloaded content and games and everything or is there no way of redirecting where the contents is saved? ]]> Games computerguy1990 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878281-xbox-360-external-hdd.html How to cool down GTX 9800 while playing games? http://forums.techguy.org/games/878262-how-cool-down-gtx-9800-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:02:14 GMT Hi, this is my problem: Whenever I play high graphical games my graphics card dies (shuts down computer) really quickly after starting the game due to the heat.. At 50% fan peed the card sits at 60 degrees and even on 100% speed it will overheat... Hi, this is my problem: Whenever I play high graphical games my graphics card dies (shuts down computer) really quickly after starting the game due to the heat.. At 50% fan peed the card sits at 60 degrees and even on 100% speed it will overheat really fast. I heard of a device that was specifically made for the 9800 to cool it down.. Anyone know about this? Thanks for help. ]]> Games boomers rule http://forums.techguy.org/games/878262-how-cool-down-gtx-9800-a.html Oblivion Crashes http://forums.techguy.org/games/878259-oblivion-crashes.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:52:51 GMT I installed oblivion, and I can play it just fine, but whenever I'm in a certain level (inside the gate in Kvatch) and I walk a certain distance into the level, the game crashes. My computer meets all the min requirements.

Anyone know what could cause something like this? ]]> Games probablyneedhelp http://forums.techguy.org/games/878259-oblivion-crashes.html HomeWorld 2 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878236-homeworld-2-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:54:27 GMT okay, so im having trouble with this game homeworld2 im not really sure what the problem is, but I am not able to see some of my ships. Image: http://upload.xenex.net/files/7/hw2.JPG _Image: http://i.imgur.com/ZhjCA.jpg _ okay, so im having trouble with this game homeworld2


im not really sure what the problem is, but I am not able to see some of my ships.





]]> Games gFFto http://forums.techguy.org/games/878236-homeworld-2-a.html Problem with running Eve online http://forums.techguy.org/games/878172-problem-running-eve-online.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:57:37 GMT I have had Eve on this computer for a while, and then a couple days ago it stopped allowing me to log on. Kept giving me a "this file has been damaged, modified, or corrupted" error. I have tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it to no avail. Now if I even try to download the file it will kick me over to there "premium download" file and then it will reject the installation after about an hour...

Another issue I think is related is that if you install a game onto it (that is not an mmo), after a couple days it will become corrupted and change to that icon that means it is not recognized.

It runs on Vista and is a really fast computer. Its a pretty customized computer so I can't tell you too much more about it. Has a really good graphics card and all that stuff.

If you can point me in any direction that would help I would appriciate it. I tried looking at forum threads but am not a savvy enough tech person to decipher much of what was written. ]]> Games hailstorm http://forums.techguy.org/games/878172-problem-running-eve-online.html games http://forums.techguy.org/games/878170-games.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:49:20 GMT i have be playing games for a few years but i got my computer serviced when i got it back my games will download but will not play it says no support for hardware accelerated games HS8. HELP:confused: i have be playing games for a few years but i got my computer serviced when i got it back my games will download but will not play it says no support for hardware accelerated games HS8. HELP:confused: ]]> Games casscon http://forums.techguy.org/games/878170-games.html modern warfare 2 http://forums.techguy.org/games/878098-modern-warfare-2-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:28:41 GMT Just tried the multiplayer for the first time but just stays on the "connecting to IWNet " . Left it for 15 mins several times but no results

Any ideas ]]> Games temprahater http://forums.techguy.org/games/878098-modern-warfare-2-a.html Call of Duty 4 on W7 screen problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/878006-call-duty-4-w7-screen.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:17:30 GMT I just recently installed W7 and put on COD4. Now when I had the game on Vista, the game would be in full screen no matter the resolution. say 800x600 Now in Window 7 I have the resolution on 800x600 and its in full screen but has a back boarder... I just recently installed W7 and put on COD4. Now when I had the game on Vista, the game would be in full screen no matter the resolution. say 800x600

Now in Window 7 I have the resolution on 800x600 and its in full screen but has a back boarder if that makes sense. like it reaches the top and bottom of the screen but not the side. It is only truly full screen when its on max resolution which is 1440x900.

I'd have it on 1440x900 but my graphics card isn't the best =[ and I'm trying to get the most fps out of the game. So can anyone help with the screen problem?

I have updated my graphics card so no problem there. I have downloaded all the updates for COD4. Windows is up to date, from what Windows updater is saying... ]]> Games rachet http://forums.techguy.org/games/878006-call-duty-4-w7-screen.html games fps? http://forums.techguy.org/games/877977-games-fps.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:30:37 GMT People often showed their games ' fps as a measure of how good they run. But since fps in a game is not constant. So how do I select the most representative fps in a game? ]]> Games neofan3 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877977-games-fps.html Half life 2 episode 2 blue screen and restart http://forums.techguy.org/games/877962-half-life-2-episode-2-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:49:04 GMT I've played half life 2, half life 2 episode 2 and portal perfectly... but when I play the episode 2(I downloaded all from steam) after some seconds of playing my computer turns blue, it says some words in the screen and it restarts... after it restarts it say thah windows had an error... this is my computer has:
CPU:Intel(R) Celeron(R) M CPU 410 @ 1.46GHz
CPU speed:1.47 GHz
RAM:894.0 MB
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build Service Pack 32600)
VIDEO CARD: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series (0x5A62)
DIRECT X VERSION: 9.0c
SOUND CARD: Realtek High Definition Audio
FREE DISK SPACE:31.2 GB ]]> Games sarigueya2 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877962-half-life-2-episode-2-a.html WoW Latency issue...with a twist http://forums.techguy.org/games/877932-wow-latency-issue-twist.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:31:29 GMT Well, about a week and a half ago I started to encounter issues with my WoW latency spiking to 500+, when it usually sit around 50-150, but my frame rate staying exactly the same. There was simply a 1-2 second pause between me doing something and it... Well, about a week and a half ago I started to encounter issues with my WoW latency spiking to 500+, when it usually sit around 50-150, but my frame rate staying exactly the same. There was simply a 1-2 second pause between me doing something and it actually happening (text, abilities, etc).

So, I started doing a few registry fixes (Nagles, etc), then ran a few utilities to optimize my connection, but nothing stuck. So, I stumbled across a solution previously posted about this where it was the ISP having interleaving enabled and therefore creating the issue. (thread is at: http://forums.techguy.org/games/6888...tency-wow.html) Well, that thread had a guy tracert'ing the WoW server at 12.129.232.115, which is the login server. I did so on my desktop, where I play primarily, and here are the results:

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Tracing route to 12.129.232.115 over a maximum of 30 hops

1 2 ms <1 ms <1 ms 10.0.0.1
2 1076 ms 656 ms 706 ms 10.225.128.1
3 571 ms 810 ms 758 ms gig6-2.vstlny11-rtr002.nyroc.rr.com [24.94.32.10
1]
4 800 ms 1069 ms 1094 ms ge-0-1-0.rochnyei-rtr001.nyroc.rr.com [24.92.224
.185]
5 670 ms 761 ms 805 ms ae10-0.syrcnycsr-rtr03.nyroc.rr.com [24.24.21.22
0]
6 740 ms 848 ms 949 ms xe-9-1-0.bar2.Cleveland1.Level3.net [64.156.66.4
1]
7 1026 ms 1034 ms 996 ms ae-0-11.bar1.Cleveland1.Level3.net [4.69.136.185
]
8 826 ms 816 ms 988 ms ae-6-6.ebr1.Washington1.Level3.net [4.69.136.190
]
9 944 ms 1082 ms 1084 ms ae-81-81.csw3.Washington1.Level3.net [4.69.134.1
38]
10 520 ms 540 ms 883 ms ae-3-89.edge1.Washington4.Level3.net [4.68.17.14
6]
11 1086 ms 938 ms 528 ms 4.68.62.30
12 1113 ms 1050 ms 994 ms cr1.wswdc.ip.att.net [12.122.88.174]
13 987 ms 942 ms 597 ms cr2.phlpa.ip.att.net [12.122.4.53]
14 803 ms 856 ms 927 ms cr2.cl2oh.ip.att.net [12.122.2.209]
15 856 ms 821 ms 738 ms cr1.cl2oh.ip.att.net [12.122.2.125]
16 838 ms 1045 ms * cr1.cgcil.ip.att.net [12.122.2.205]
17 570 ms 611 ms 605 ms cr2.dvmco.ip.att.net [12.122.31.85]
18 795 ms 582 ms 725 ms cr1.slkut.ip.att.net [12.122.30.25]
19 802 ms 794 ms 941 ms cr2.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.122.30.30]
20 1001 ms 677 ms 390 ms cr84.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.123.30.249]
21 560 ms 745 ms 818 ms gar5.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.122.129.25]
22 887 ms 948 ms 952 ms 12.122.255.74
23 720 ms 797 ms 707 ms 12.129.193.246
24 * * * Request timed out.
25 * * * Request timed out.
26 * * * Request timed out.
27 * * * Request timed out.
28 * * * Request timed out.
29 * * * Request timed out.
30 * * * Request timed out.

Trace complete.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Obviously, these values are very high. Well, I then tried it on my laptop, which is connected to the same network, and here are the results:

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Tracing route to 12.129.232.115 over a maximum of 30 hops

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 10.0.0.1
2 13 ms 2 ms 4 ms 10.225.128.1
3 9 ms 11 ms 27 ms gig6-2.vstlny11-rtr002.nyroc.rr.com [24.94.32.10
1]
4 6 ms 14 ms 6 ms ge-0-1-0.rochnyei-rtr001.nyroc.rr.com [24.92.224
.185]
5 4 ms 5 ms 5 ms ae10-0.syrcnycsr-rtr03.nyroc.rr.com [24.24.21.22
0]
6 6 ms 15 ms 17 ms xe-9-2-0.bar2.Cleveland1.Level3.net [64.156.67.1
3]
7 6 ms 7 ms 7 ms ae-0-11.bar1.Cleveland1.Level3.net [4.69.136.185
]
8 29 ms * 175 ms ae-6-6.ebr1.Washington1.Level3.net [4.69.136.190
]
9 26 ms 25 ms 15 ms ae-81-81.csw3.Washington1.Level3.net [4.69.134.1
38]
10 161 ms * 24 ms ae-3-89.edge1.Washington4.Level3.net [4.68.17.14
6]
11 11 ms 10 ms 11 ms 4.68.62.30
12 31 ms 32 ms 43 ms cr1.wswdc.ip.att.net [12.122.88.174]
13 77 ms 53 ms 48 ms cr2.phlpa.ip.att.net [12.122.4.53]
14 37 ms 78 ms 41 ms cr2.cl2oh.ip.att.net [12.122.2.209]
15 82 ms 52 ms 33 ms cr1.cl2oh.ip.att.net [12.122.2.125]
16 50 ms 38 ms 31 ms cr1.cgcil.ip.att.net [12.122.2.205]
17 32 ms 32 ms 31 ms cr2.dvmco.ip.att.net [12.122.31.85]
18 48 ms 45 ms 73 ms cr1.slkut.ip.att.net [12.122.30.25]
19 40 ms 77 ms 44 ms cr2.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.122.30.30]
20 59 ms 63 ms 73 ms cr84.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.123.30.249]
21 43 ms 57 ms 73 ms gar5.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.122.129.25]
22 47 ms 76 ms 33 ms 12.122.255.74
23 134 ms 148 ms 144 ms mdf001c7613r0004-gig-12-1.lax1.attens.net [12.12
9.193.246]
24 * * * Request timed out.
25 * * * Request timed out.
26 * * * Request timed out.
27 * * * Request timed out.
28 * * * Request timed out.
29 * * * Request timed out.
30 * * * Request timed out.

Trace complete.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Now, these values are exactly what I'm looking for, and what I'm used to.

So, computer issue or ISP issue?

Here's my suspicion: It's a computer issue via operating system. The laptop is running windows XP, the desktop is on 7. But don't take my opinion to be fact - I'm a hardware junkie, not a connection guy.

So, any thoughts? ]]> Games Extinction18 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877932-wow-latency-issue-twist.html Splinter Cell: Double Agent crashes. http://forums.techguy.org/games/877880-splinter-cell-double-agent-crashes.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:02:17 GMT WASSUP?! I just installed SC: DA yesterday and I can hardly get through 1 mission without it crashing. What it does is the screen will turn blue with a whole bunch of letter and number going down (happens in a split second) then my computer... WASSUP?!
I just installed SC: DA yesterday and I can hardly get through 1 mission without it crashing. What it does is the screen will turn blue with a whole bunch of letter and number going down (happens in a split second) then my computer restarts. I really want to play it so if anyone got some answers they'll be my bestes friend :D .

Thanks in advanced! ]]> Games Sixer http://forums.techguy.org/games/877880-splinter-cell-double-agent-crashes.html STALKER: SoC FRUSTRATING problems http://forums.techguy.org/games/877861-stalker-soc-frustrating-problems.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:23 GMT I just bought S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl off of Steam last night; I've been wanting to play this game for some time now. I booted it up, it loads all right, and I edited some of the settings to fit me. I changed the graphical settings to max, changed the resolution to 1920x1200, and changed the light to Full Dynamic. The game told me that I would have to restart for the lighting changes to take effect, so I did. When I booted the game back up, all my settings had reverted to default: medium graphics settings, 1024x768 resolution, Static lighting. This continues to occur, and it also sets the difficulty to Master - I haven't even PLAYED the game yet, let alone mastered it.

After restarting a couple times (solving nothing) I decided to screw it and play the game anyway. All the settings were at max except for lighting, which had to remain static. I got about twenty minutes in, using the autosave feature about every 5 minutes, and saving through the menu once. After a battle my character died, and I tried to quickload, but that didn't work. I looked in the save menu and found that NONE of my saves, auto or menu, had actually recorded any info - I had no saves. NOTHING about this game is being preserved on my machine!
I'm the Administrator and UAC is turned off (I know, I'm a bad boy) and none of my other Steam games, or any games, have this problem. STALKER has the latest patch for the downloaded version on it (1.005) and my machine is top of the line (see below or my profile for specs). WTF!? This game is really fun and as I'm learning to be a game designer, I could learn a lot by playing it. I could really use some help here, plzkthx?

Computer Stats:
Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Q9650, 4GB RAM, eVGA nVidia GTX 295, 1.5TB HDD, SB Audigy, Thermaltake XaserVI Case
High-end stuff, if you have any other questions about my rig or dilemma, let me know. Thanks! ]]> Games krang213 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877861-stalker-soc-frustrating-problems.html time bug? http://forums.techguy.org/games/877778-time-bug.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:04 GMT Description: my character was moving along ( either walk/run ) past point B, then suddenly he was found before point B. I believe that it is a bug relating to time. If someone knows the right term for it, please let me know ? BTW, it is... Description: my character was moving along ( either walk/run ) past point B, then suddenly he was found before point B.

I believe that it is a bug relating to time. If someone knows the right term for it, please let me know ?

BTW, it is in gothic2 when I ran it in win XP pro x64. It works fine in my older computer win 98. ]]> Games neofan3 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877778-time-bug.html Running Starship Titanic on Windows 7 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877759-running-starship-titanic-windows-7-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:41:43 GMT Hi - this is not so much a question, as an answer to anyone who wants to run this old - but excellent - game on their Windows 7 system. After upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, I have been getting Direct X errors and BAD MEM POINTER (Smartheap... Hi - this is not so much a question, as an answer to anyone who wants to run this old - but excellent - game on their Windows 7 system.

After upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, I have been getting Direct X errors and BAD MEM POINTER (Smartheap library) errors when launching the game.

Here's how I got it to work:

I patched the game to version 1.0.42.3 as per the ST website.

I replaced ICCVID.dll Cinepak codec to version 1.10.0.11 as per the XP compatibility solution on the official Starship Titanic website FAQ.

I replaced SH33W32.dll (Smartheap library) with version 4.0.0.0 - you will need to Google it to find a download source - this has become necessary since I upgraded Vista to Windows 7

I right-clicked st.exe and chose Properties-Compatibility. I ticked "Run this program as an administrator" and chose "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows Vista"

Hey presto - it works now!

I hope this is of use to anyone else out there with similar problems. ]]> Games Johnny_Keys http://forums.techguy.org/games/877759-running-starship-titanic-windows-7-a.html 3d groove applet http://forums.techguy.org/games/877694-3d-groove-applet.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:44:32 GMT Hi people- I have just purchased a new HP computer- it is nice and fast- But I have one small problem- I like to play games on Shockwave.com.. specifically obne ame called alien x--- I used to have no problem on my old computer- BUT now when I go on... Hi people- I have just purchased a new HP computer- it is nice and fast- But I have one small problem- I like to play games on Shockwave.com.. specifically obne ame called alien x--- I used to have no problem on my old computer- BUT now when I go on that page- it says the 3d groove applet has not been installed- to reload the page and try again-- BUT no luck- any ideas?????? ]]> Games montemag http://forums.techguy.org/games/877694-3d-groove-applet.html <![CDATA[C&C: Yuri's Revenge online trouble]]> http://forums.techguy.org/games/877672-c-c-yuris-revenge-online.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:33:42 GMT I love to play Yuri's Revenge online; but recently whenever i try to go online, it says comething about reinstalling the Shared Internet Components from the CD because they are invalid or missing:mad::confused:. Can anyone tell me how to reinstall the Shared Internet Components? Thanks, themoocow. ]]> Games themoocow http://forums.techguy.org/games/877672-c-c-yuris-revenge-online.html Warhammer on Linux http://forums.techguy.org/games/877600-warhammer-linux.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:11:32 GMT I'm trying to get Warhammer installed through Wine onto Ubuntu 9.10 with little success. I was able to get warhammer loaded via wine with wine /directories/warhammeronlineinstaller.exe. It did stop when I reached the screen to actually install the application after agreeing to the license. I found a potential fix for the issue here http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManage...sion&iId=13139 but the second patch which this how-to points users toward is now classified as private and thus cannot be downloaded. After semi-exhaustive searching all of the answers I have found have linked back to this particular how-to and I haven't been able to find that second patch on file sharing websites including rapidshare, filehippo, and whichever site it was the link originally pointed toward. I was just hoping someone knew whereto find that second patch with is named Warhammer Patch 1.1.29. There are some instructions for implementing the patch which I tried to follow having just the first patch. The peculiar issue I ran into there was that the filename under the appropriate location was not found even though it was there, so I assume you need both patch hacks in order for the solution to work. Anywho, thanks in advance!!

Iconicmoronic ]]> Games iconicmoronic http://forums.techguy.org/games/877600-warhammer-linux.html <![CDATA[Display problems while running original "Fallout" game]]> http://forums.techguy.org/games/877584-display-problems-while-running-original.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:07:03 GMT My 360 is on the fritz so I've been checking out some older PC games through Steam. I bought the "Fallout Collection" and am playing through the first one but there are display problems. Every now and then, the colors on the screen will change drastically, going to pinks, blues, and teals. I've used to screen shot function in the game during these times, and the shots display no problems, which leads me to think it's something with the monitor/video card. I'd be grateful if anyone can help me fix this, I'd really like to enjoy this game.

Things I've tried, but to no avail:
-Running it in 256 colors
-Steam won't let me run it in compatibility mode.

I have an Inspiron E1505 running XP 32bit.
Vide Card:
Driver: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
DirectX Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4446
DirectX Driver Version: 6.14.10.4446
Driver Date: 13 Dec 2005
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family ]]> Games SgtWhistlebotom http://forums.techguy.org/games/877584-display-problems-while-running-original.html Age of Empires http://forums.techguy.org/games/877575-age-empires.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:38:59 GMT i play age of empire 3 and the warchiefs and every now and then i get a message say that the game has accounted a problem and needs to close, i also get an option to send an error report, what can i do to stop this happening and where do the error... i play age of empire 3 and the warchiefs and every now and then i get a message say that the game has accounted a problem and needs to close, i also get an option to send an error report, what can i do to stop this happening and where do the error reports go so i can check on the problem?

cheers ]]> Games daveallen http://forums.techguy.org/games/877575-age-empires.html Steam login issues http://forums.techguy.org/games/877541-steam-login-issues.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:12:48 GMT i have the program of steam and i play a lot of games on it like Garrys mod DoD css and such i was recently playing gmod and it froze up for an hour when in a loading screen so my dip of a father decided to restart the Computer so now when i log... i have the program of steam and i play a lot of games on it like Garrys mod DoD css and such i was recently playing gmod and it froze up for an hour when in a loading screen so my dip of a father decided to restart the Computer so now when i log into steam it give me this message and does not let me log in i have had this proplem 1nce and i know theres a way to fix without reinstaling steam

Steam.exe (main exception): CMultiFieldBlob(pSerialized): Partial field header at end of record

that is the message to an exact if any know how to fix this please help me ]]> Games Reaper002 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877541-steam-login-issues.html halo2 instalition problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/877536-halo2-instalition-problem.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:57:16 GMT when i try to register my halo2 game it says there was an error while connecting to the game server and i cant play any other level untill i have it registered when i try to register my halo2 game it says there was an error while connecting to the game server and i cant play any other level untill i have it registered ]]> Games panzerfaust67 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877536-halo2-instalition-problem.html Problems with playing ps3 online, please help. http://forums.techguy.org/games/877490-problems-playing-ps3-online-please.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:21:51 GMT I recently purchased a ps3 slim, but when I play online I always encounter severe lag and/or frequent game disconnections for every game. But the wifi signal says it is 100%. I have tried wired but it didn't improve the situation.

I have tried port forwarding and putting the ps3 into DMZ, neither helped.

When I contacted my router manufacturer, o2, they said it must be a problem with the ps3 as I have an xbox 360 which is fine online.

I have tried everything and I mean everything. Like:

Disabling media server connections.
Using lower graphics.
Trying a wired connection.
Forwarding ports.
Putting ps3 into DMZ.
Resetting the ps3.

O2 claimed that it isn't a problem with the router as the 360 works fine, help please... ]]> Games Nabs123 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877490-problems-playing-ps3-online-please.html Computer shuts down while using steam only! Not a heat problem http://forums.techguy.org/games/877474-computer-shuts-down-while-using.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:45:05 GMT Every time I use steam, any game, it shuts down after about 20 minutes. This has happened to me for over a year and I stopped playing a lot some time ago because of it. But now that COD4 MW2 has come out I started again:D. I have checked with... Every time I use steam, any game, it shuts down after about 20 minutes. This has happened to me for over a year and I stopped playing a lot some time ago because of it. But now that COD4 MW2 has come out I started again:D. I have checked with numerous softwares to check my computers heat and everything is on about 50 celsius... What happens is that it shuts off immedietly without notice and restarts. My videocard driver are up to date and this PC was built my the local shop. I also play WoW and it hasn't shut down while I was playing that for over 6 months ago.

I am illiterate when it comes to computers; I don't know what a bios is:confused: so please do keep it simple. ]]> Games Steamshutsdown http://forums.techguy.org/games/877474-computer-shuts-down-while-using.html Dragon Age Origins Restarts my PC http://forums.techguy.org/games/877472-dragon-age-origins-restarts-my.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:40:47 GMT Hi, I bought Dragon Age Origins on Friday. I was able to play for about 4 hours fine and then it restarted my computer randomly, no error messages, nothing. I kept playing and it would work for a few hours before restarts sometimes. Today,... Hi,

I bought Dragon Age Origins on Friday. I was able to play for about 4 hours fine and then it restarted my computer randomly, no error messages, nothing. I kept playing and it would work for a few hours before restarts sometimes.

Today, it's started restarting so often that it has become unplayable. I'm playing and suddenly my PC will just restart, that's all that happens, I have no idea what's causing it. My CPU core temperatures are all fine, my fan doesn't go crazy, my PC doesn't make any noises....

All other games work fine, I'm on Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit), 8800 GT, 3 Gigs RAM. ]]> Games MartinMorrison http://forums.techguy.org/games/877472-dragon-age-origins-restarts-my.html datasheet required for mec 5004ne http://forums.techguy.org/games/877432-datasheet-required-mec-5004ne.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:54:35 GMT i need this datasheet for my business please help me by giving then link of datasheet. i need this datasheet for my business please help me by giving then link of datasheet. ]]> Games shivayahoo http://forums.techguy.org/games/877432-datasheet-required-mec-5004ne.html When launched, ALL games immediately minimize. http://forums.techguy.org/games/877430-when-launched-all-games-immediately.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:42:19 GMT No matter which full screen application I launch, it always starts minimized, and then when I click the task bar to maximize, it immediately minimizes once again. I didn't think I had to reside to using these forums, but they always seem to give me the right answer. Most games I've just had to play windowed but some games I cannot, such as Modern Warfare 2 which I've been dying to play at this point.

Please help. :(

EDIT: I've also tried setting "Run in:" to "Maximized" mode and it worked the first time, but no longer works. ]]> Games Chickenhide http://forums.techguy.org/games/877430-when-launched-all-games-immediately.html Lagging With the Sith http://forums.techguy.org/games/877414-lagging-sith.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:25:06 GMT I bought the game Starwars Force Unleashed Sith edition for Pc the game is real slow and do not know why I turned the resoulution down to see if that would help . My computer , has 2.7 g cpu athlon dual 5200 video is 8500 gt nvidia , 3.0 g of ram... I bought the game Starwars Force Unleashed Sith edition for Pc the game is real slow and do not know why I turned the resoulution down to see if that would help . My computer , has 2.7 g cpu athlon dual 5200 video is 8500 gt nvidia , 3.0 g of ram what am I missing ? also running 64 bit windows vista . ]]> Games b77perez http://forums.techguy.org/games/877414-lagging-sith.html Critical Error caused by igxpdx32.dll http://forums.techguy.org/games/877394-critical-error-caused-igxpdx32-dll.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:53:38 GMT Hello, I have been playing a MMORP called World Of Kung Fu. Recently I started the game client when I entered to the log in screen I got the BSoD(Blue Screen of Death) caused by igxpdx32.dll PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Tech Info: ***STOP;... Hello, I have been playing a MMORP called World Of Kung Fu. Recently I started the game client when I entered to the log in screen I got the BSoD(Blue Screen of Death) caused by igxpdx32.dll PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Tech Info:
***STOP; 0X00000050 (0XE3E4E104, 0X00000000,0XBF3F385265, 0X00000001)
*** IGXPDX32.DLL - Address BF3855265 base at BF1D8000, DATE STAMP 460d8270

My Computer Specs are:

Inspiron E1505
Windows XP, Professional (Build 5.1, 2600)
Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66Ghz (2 CPU's)
1.66GHz.0.99 RAM(1014MB)
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset (Type GMA950)
SigmaTel Audio
DirectX 9

Computer passed all diagnostic tests
Contains a large library of Microsoft and Non-Microsoft Programs

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game and graphics drivers.
I switched the DEP settings to allow the client and the patcher
I reduced all of the graphic selections in the options

Tech support from the game only suggests the above options.

In most circumstances it would not be a big deal, I would just switch to a new game, but I have quite a bit of time and money involved in this one. I am also a disabled shut-in and have made a lot of "friends" that I can only contact through this game. I do not have any other computers that are capable of running the client, so I do not know if it is a software issue or not, but the game has been running ok until 3 days ago. I do not remember doing anything different or new that could have caused this issue.

Any help or advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated. I am fairly computer literate so following directions would not be a problem.

Thank you in advance for your advice and guidance,

PS I checked the forum and found only one other thread specifically about this and it was closed after the user was stated that there was nothing in their c:/windows/minidump. ]]> Games MarketedPresence http://forums.techguy.org/games/877394-critical-error-caused-igxpdx32-dll.html drm activator http://forums.techguy.org/games/877358-drm-activator.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:24:49 GMT I have windows vista I am having a problem playing my bf games I have seen people with the same problem I have changed my dep settings but the same drm activator keeps shutting my games down Is there another solution to the problem I have windows vista I am having a problem playing my bf games I have seen people with the same problem I have changed my dep settings but the same drm activator keeps shutting my games down Is there another solution to the problem ]]> Games terri5113 http://forums.techguy.org/games/877358-drm-activator.html Oblivion Mod Manager crash on startup! http://forums.techguy.org/games/877342-oblivion-mod-manager-crash-startup.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:10:10 GMT Everytime I try to start Oblivion Mod Manager for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, this error message pops up (picture below). It's never done this before, EVER. And I've tried everything from reinstalling it, to reinstalling oblivion itself.
Any advice?

]]> Games Makentz http://forums.techguy.org/games/877342-oblivion-mod-manager-crash-startup.html PS3 Wireless connectivity problems http://forums.techguy.org/games/877256-ps3-wireless-connectivity-problems.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:51:13 GMT I am trying to connect my PS3 to my wireless router downstairs. It is asking me for the WPA key, but I do not know what it is or how to find it. Can you please help me? I am trying to connect my PS3 to my wireless router downstairs. It is asking me for the WPA key, but I do not know what it is or how to find it. Can you please help me? ]]> Games nicklive http://forums.techguy.org/games/877256-ps3-wireless-connectivity-problems.html