Tips on Troubleshooting Game Issues

[ITz]

Dx12???????????????

 

[justfun10]

i still have problem with my c&c zero hour i have done every thing like change compatiblity and option ini file but still have problem when i play game on line or skirmish game i will get defeated in 10 second of the game dont know why i have window 7 64 bit dell 8100 i5 please some one help

 

[Orbital Shark]

i still have problem with my c&c zero hour i have done every thing like change compatiblity and option ini file but still have problem when i play game on line or skirmish game i will get defeated in 10 second of the game dont know why i have window 7 64 bit dell 8100 i5 please some one help

Can you please start a new thread highlighting your issue. This thread is for compatability tips. A new thread should generate more interest as it will be seen as a shout for help

 

[sygnus21]

Thanks Orbital Shark.

Yes justfun10, you'll need to start your own thread for reasons posted above.

See you there

 

[Throwdest]

5 - Update your Direct X files - Contrary to popular belief, just because Windows 7 is DX11 capable doesn’t mean it has the latest DX9 files!!! Most game issues can be fixed by simply updating the DX files.

I didn't know this, but I just download the lasted DirectX to 9.0c and it is giving internal error everytime.

 

[sygnus21]

5 - Update your Direct X files - Contrary to popular belief, just because Windows 7 is DX11 capable doesn’t mean it has the latest DX9 files!!! Most game issues can be fixed by simply updating the DX files.

I didn't know this, but I just download the lasted DirectX to 9.0c and it is giving internal error everytime.

Can you please start a new thread highlighting your issue. This thread is for compatability tips. A new thread should generate more interest as it will be seen as a shout for help

Hi Throwdest, as the above post states.... Please create your own thread for the issues you're having. This thread is only for suggestions or questions about the tips here.

Thanks

 

[emtiazemon]

Thanx. Got some essential info.

 

[rogbrez]

Just curious, which is better, option 1 or option 2 for compatibility, doing it yourself or going with the troubleshooting wizard?

 

[sygnus21]

Just curious, which is better, option 1 or option 2 for compatibility, doing it yourself or going with the troubleshooting wizard?

I'm sorry I'm not sure what you're referring to???? Could you be more specific?

Thanks.

 

[rogbrez]

Sorry, i meant the listing of how to access program compatibility on the first page of the thread, the link, that listed three options (do it yourself, troubleshoot wizard, and registry changes)

 

[sygnus21]

It depends, but for games I would say do it yourself (Option 1). It's fairly simple just right click the game's icon and choose a mode, click apply/ok and that should be it.

A) Check the Run this program in compatibility mode for box. (see screenshot below)

B) Click on the drop down menu arrow and select which version of Windows the program was made for. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: Always pick the latest Windows version the program was written for to have a better chance of it running properly in Windows 7

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

 

[vaidas3]

"Here's an example - You have Fallout 3 (DX10), Windows 7 (DX10 & 11) an ATI X1950 PRO or Nvidia GT 8400 (DX9 cards) - well….Fallout 3 will run in DX9 because the video cards are only capable of running in DX9 mode."

I dont know about nvidia GT8400 but as far as i know geforce 8 series support DX10. With 8800GS I played DX10 games in DX 10 mode (devil may cry 4, resident evil 5 etc.)

 

[Mual]

Thanks for all the info here. It has been a great help to me. Thank you again!

 

[sygnus21]

You're welcome.

Glad it helped you out.

 

[ColIndyJones]

Re: Games List

Dear All:

Good afternoon from Canada ! I hope this finds yo and yours well.

Sygnus, my name is Indy, and I disagree with a couple of entries on list of games. The first is Medieval 2, which is working quite well on my Windows 7 Home Edition, as well as all its mods. Secondly, Empire: Total War is also working on the same OS as Napoleon.

Medieval 2 is about three years old now, and it's still working like a charm!

Live long and prosper, take care and thank you kindly!!!!


Sincerely yours always,

Indy.

 

[ColIndyJones]

Gus' Specs

Dear All:

Greetings from Canada! I hope this finds you and yours well. Below you will find Gus' (my computer) specs. I hope this helps!

OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name USER-PC
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model System Product Name
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz, 2800 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 1 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 0506, 27/05/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale Canada
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
User Name user-PC\Janie
Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 2.00 GB
Available Physical Memory 0.99 GB
Total Virtual Memory 4.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.62 GB
Page File Space 2.00 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

That's Gus in a very large nutshell.

Live long and prosper, take care and thank you kindly!!

Sincerely yours always,

Indy.

 

[sygnus21]

Hi ColIndyJones, and welcome to sevenforums.

I'm not sure what your point or post is about but please be aware that this thread is only for tips on troubleshooting game issues, and not troubleshooting, for fixing other issues. I would also urge you to create your own thread on any issues you may be having.

Sygnus, my name is Indy, and I disagree with a couple of entries on list of games. The first is Medieval 2, which is working quite well on my Windows 7 Home Edition, as well as all its mods. Secondly, Empire: Total War is also working on the same OS as Napoleon.

Medieval 2 is about three years old now, and it's still working like a charm!

With regards to your disagreement of the games list, if you're refering to this one - Windows 7 Game Compatibility list – Compiled by forum members I have no control over it, nor can I varify every game on it. It is a list compiled by members of the forums and their experience at the time the list was compiled. If you feel like something needs to be added or clarified there post it there.

Again, this is not the thread for that debate.

With regards to listing you system specs in this thread, there are correct procedures for those to be listed as well.......

http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/77293-tips-troubleshooting-game-issues.html - page 1, second paragraph, last sentence.....

Please see this tutorial on filling out system specs as well as my How To Ask For Help guide.

Thanks.

 

[ezeht]

This is a good thread sygnus21.

Be nice if more people used it.

 

[ColIndyJones]

Dear Sygnus:

Good evening from Canada! I hope this finds you and yours well.

It is a gaming issue. Okay, let's say I'm playing Napoleon. It suddenly goes black and crashes back to the desktop then I get the error message. I go back to the game again and, again, I get the error message. On the third time, it gives up.

Live long and prosper, take care and thank you kindly for your welcome!

Sincerely yours always,

Indy.

 

[sygnus21]

Hi ColIndyJones, and welcome to sevenforums.

I'm not sure what your point or post is about but please be aware that this thread is only for tips on troubleshooting game issues, and not troubleshooting, for fixing other issues. I would also urge you to create your own thread on any issues you may be having.

It is a gaming issue. Okay, let's say I'm playing Napoleon. It suddenly goes black and crashes back to the desktop then I get the error message. I go back to the game again and, again, I get the error message. On the third time, it gives up.

Did you not see the above statement? This is NOT a thread for posting or resolving issues. Please create your own thread in the gaming forum.

Thanks.