Author Topic: Directx8.1 messed up my game (Read 1015 times)

Furious · « **Reply #15 on:** December 26, 2001, 11:31:00 AM »

2 things to check:

First - Do as Bloom suggested and delete the video.cfg files.

Second - Ensure that your AH video settings are the same as those of your desktop. (ie. if you run AH at 1280x1024 and 32bit color, set your desktop to 1280x1024 and 32 bit.)

Eagler · « **Reply #16 on:** December 26, 2001, 02:14:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Beach:
Yes I am still working on the problem, Im hoping to find a solution. I do have the latest drivers for my geforce 23.11 I believe it is. I cant seem to find an older driver to replace it. Thanks
BeachS

some other drivers: http://www.nvnews.net/files/files.shtml

Beach · « **Reply #17 on:** December 26, 2001, 05:34:00 PM »

deleted video7.cfg file and reset computer, made sure my video card settings and AH settings matched. Unfortunatly this did not work.

What am i looking for at nvnews, do i want the detinator 3 11.01 for win2k (my O/S is win2k)or is this just a link to something eles?
thank you
BeachS

[ 12-26-2001: Message edited by: Beach ]

Lephturn · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2001, 08:43:00 AM »

If you are having problems, do not use the "latest" detonator drivers. Those are Nvidia Experimental Drivers, and as such they are often prone to problems.

Check my signature below for a link to Dangerous Dog for all the different Detonators. For that card you have in Win2k, I recommend you use the 7.58 version drivers as a starting point. Those are generally the most compatible and stable drivers for TnT-GeForce 2 level cards under Windows 2k. If that doesn't do it, try the 12.41's or the 14.10's. Make sure you are using WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) approved drivers or "Official" supported ones if possible. The "latest" drivers are often buggy and cause problems, especially on any Nvidia hardware that isn't the very latest.

Give that a try, and let me know what happens. I'm sure we can get you running.

Morsa · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2001, 10:25:00 AM »

I have follow this topic as I have a very similar problem after upgrading my system to Dx8.1 and Geforce2.
I had a TNT2 NVDIA 32 and Dx8.0 and was getting a very aceptable and playable 25 to 35 average FPS.
After the upgrades my FR dropped dramaticaly to 8 to 10 in tower, even offline and online.
Unplayable.
I went back to mi old trusty TNT2 but no way, again the FR at 6 / 8 / 10., No more.
Gona try the Lephturn advises, but link to Detonator Destroyed dont work.

Desperated Walrus

Furious · « **Reply #20 on:** December 27, 2001, 10:31:00 AM »

www.guru3d.com is no more.

the new site is :
www.geforcetweak.com

F.

Morsa · « **Reply #21 on:** December 27, 2001, 10:53:00 AM »

Problem solved in the first instance !!!.
You should be named RightTurn, Leph.
Deleted de video7.cfg file and dwl and instaled the version 7.58 of drivers.
First Try with the TNT2 the FR up to 25 - 30.
I'll try now the 14,10 WHQL on the TNT and then on the Geforce2.
Furious, your link work but unable to find Detonator Destroyed...installing all on all what a messing salad.
Thx All.

Beach · « **Reply #22 on:** December 27, 2001, 09:16:00 PM »

LEPHTURN
If I ever meet you in real life, i'm buying you a Fat Dinner, and many Pints. <S> IM BACK.
BeachS

Thanks ALL

Lephturn · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2001, 08:56:00 AM »

Glad I was able to help.

Beach · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2001, 08:18:00 PM »

PUNT, Iv notice im now not the only one with this problem. I hope that everone having this problem see's this post, i know how frustrating this problem.<S>
Gratfully yours
BeachS