There has to be a solution we can find...
I'm keeping your issue in mind xfile. Feel free
to post a new thread to see if anyone else has
some input in the meantime though. ;-)
Cheers,
Jimmy.
| Hi:
|
| Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved but changed to a different
| nature.
|
| First of all, I did follow your instructions to remove (even using the
| utility) nVidia driver and install the latest.
|
| The game is no long hang but came out the following error message:
| ----------------------------------------
| Main Executable Error
| gamemd.exe Appver: 1.0.1.1
| ModName: gamemd.exe
| ModVer:1.0.1.1
| Ofset:001cb0d1
| ----------------------------------------
|
| I tried to use the CD on another system which is fine so I should eliminate
| the possibility of a bad CD.
|
| PS: I do notice that after following your instructions for VGA driver, the
| system does have a better performance though.
|
| Thanks.
|
|
| --
| Business executive who believes technology but don't want to be messed
| around.
|
|
| "Jimmy S." <Private> ???????:
[email protected]...
| > Hi xfile,
| >
| > | > | Hi:
| > |
| > | I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will
| > hang
| > | after updated to SP2.
| > |
| > | The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play"
| > and
| > | the entire screen will also hang. It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
| > | terminated from task manager.
| > |
| > | Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
| > |
| > | Thanks so much!!
| > |
| >
| > You might need to reinstall your system and video drivers, here's how...
| >
| > Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
| > and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers. Even your
| > motherboard's BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
| > your Video card. These steps are listed at:
http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
| >
| > 1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
| > Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
| >
| > 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
| >
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
| > to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
| > video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
| >
| > 3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
| > in My Documents named after the driver version number.
| >
| > 4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| > about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
| > Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
| > the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.
| >
| > 6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
| > previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.
| >
| > 7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| > about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.
| >
| > 9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
| > "Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
| > * Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.
| >
| > 10. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| > choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| > That's it! Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
| >
| > 11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
| > "Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
| > browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
| > and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.
| >
| > ** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
| > Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
| > expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update
| > Driver"
| > to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list..." option:
| > Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
| > Click OK and click Next to begin the update.
| >
| > 12. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| > choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| > That's it! Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
| >
| > TROUBLESHOOTING:
| >
| > Test your drivers using DXDiag: Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
| > Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
| > If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
| > your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
| > my website:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
| >
| > Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
| > You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
| > panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.
| >
| > Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall. If that's the
| > case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step
| > 7:
| > nvidia:
http://content.guru3d.com/index.php?page=detonatorrip&menu=0
| > or for all cards including nvidia use:
| >
http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/
| >
| > The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
| > (Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game
| > folder/CD)
| > If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
| > experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:
| >
| > BETA Drivers:
http://download.guru3d.com/
| > OMEGA Drivers:
http://www.omegacorner.com/
| >
| > There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them!
| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
| > Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any
| > rights.
| > _________________________________________________________
| >
| >
|
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