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[zagnut 0]

Hey Guys,

 

I just dl'd SF2 Europe, and wow... This thing is a crash monster. I disabled the Anti-Virus software, plus all the firewall junk, and I'll get a clean install. Symptoms include: CTD's at any time, no display of aircraft at time of campaign choosing, and if a mission loads, the plane explodes on the runway. I also patched the thing too. I don't get it. This is made for Vista and it's flunking out big time! Can anyone help??? Guidance appriciated!

[Fubar512 1,350]

Did you add any mods, or perform any .ini edits? Do you have the latest DirectX runtime installed? Are your display and audio drivers current?

[column5 63]

Guidance appriciated!

 

Overall we have seen very few instability issues with the SF2 series, so there is definitely something wrong. Can you give us your system specs?

[zagnut 0]

Overall we have seen very few instability issues with the SF2 series, so there is definitely something wrong. Can you give us your system specs?

 

 

Sorry about that, I was in a rush when I typed that. All drivers and DX is up to snuff. Although, I can't remember what to type into the command line to get my spec readout. No mods either, no .ini tweaking. Pure vanilla install from the 3rdwire site.

 

Thanks

[Fubar512 1,350]

I can't remember what to type into the command line to get my spec readout.

Thanks

 

DXdiag

[column5 63]

Just from the sound of it, I think you have a corrupted installation, or a corrupted download. Have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling? You might have to download again (if your download link is not active anymore, you may have to post on TK's forum).

[zagnut 0]

I DL'd twice already, uninstalled and re-installed 4 times.... BTW here's the specs:

 

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: Gateway

System Model: P-7805u

BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL

Processor: Intel® Core2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz

Memory: 4090MB RAM

Page File: 1378MB used, 6984MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

DirectX Version: DirectX 10

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

[+sony tuckson 12]

This doesn't speak about the video element

 

looking at CPU, you are talking about a laptop

 

I'd really run a scandisk, as thirdwire series is not known to cause CTD like that

 

BTW, did you run other games?

[+EricJ 4,245]

I'm running SF2E off of a laptop, and no issues at all whatsoever. Really strange behavior though..

[Fubar512 1,350]

Sony, it has an integrated GeForce 9800 w/1024 mb of texture memory.

 

Zagnut, I must ask again did you install the latest DX? Namely, this version: http://www.microsoft.com/DOWNLOADS/details...;displaylang=en

 

In my experience, the majority of Third Wire sim issues such as yours can be traced back DirectX issues.

[jomni 6]

Sony, it has an integrated GeForce 9800 w/1024 mb of texture memory.

 

My laptop with slower processor and Intel integrated garphics can run this game.

There is indeed something really strange.