9/1/26 New Patch problem

[CSI147]

Greetings.  After the new patch,  I'm having a problem with the game freezing up when I try to talk via T or F11.  Locks up and I'm unable to even bring up a web browser.  Instead of a web browser I get a white blank screen.  I'm unable to bring up the task manager too.  I have to reboot to get things back to normal without the game running.  Someone suggested checking the Mic settings in the game.  I have and it is correct.  Help would be appreciated.

CSI 147

[toasted]

what are you using for a microphone? is it plugged into a usb port standalone? i had an issue after updating with my vr mic, (i also changed some pc stuff so could have been non ah related) i couldnt get the mic to work, it wwould hard stutter anytime i tried to talk. wouldn't quite lock the pc but it was nasty. for some reason swapping usb ports and rebooting fixed it.

test the microphone in windows without ah running, does it work there?

[CSI147]

Microphone has been through my USB webcam camera.  Unplugged it and re-plugged it in.  Check it via windows system with AH III off.  Worked.  Activated the game and it continued to freeze up when I tried to use VOX.   It was a good effort.

[ZE]

CSI147 I'm not a computer expert, just checking your issue on Google find this, maybe help ? :

This type of freeze usually happens when the game or voice engine tries to initialize an inactive, incorrect, or missing microphone device the exact moment you press your push-to-talk key.
Quick Fixes:
Turn off "Exclusive Mode": Open your Windows Control Panel, go to Sound > Recording tab, right-click your active microphone, and select Properties. Under the Advanced tab, uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device". Click apply.
Disable unused audio devices: In that same Recording tab, right-click and Disable any disconnected or virtual devices you aren't using (like webcam mics, monitor audio, or virtual audio cables).
Match sample rates: In your microphone's Advanced properties, ensure the default format sample rate matches your actual playback device (e.g., both set to 2 channel, 16-bit, 48000 Hz).
Toggle Streamlined Push-To-Talk: If you are playing a Steam-based game, go to your in-game audio settings and turn on Streamlined Push-to-Talk (or equivalent). This keeps your mic continuously recording in the background so the game doesn't hitch when initializing the audio channel.
Close third-party voice tools: Fully exit background software like Voicemeeter, RTX Voice, or Razer Synapse, as they often clash with in-game voice

ZE

[GOODBYE]

I’ve had that happen before as well maybe 2-3 times over the last year and don’t know why. The only thing I did to fix it was the ole classic shut down the computer, unplug, wait a couples minutes, turn it back on and it works fine. Try that I guess? Whenever those nights would happen I just resorted to text only, any use of range or vox would freeze and potentially crash the game

[xTITANx]

Ok, I had the same issue tonight when I loaded the game.  I figured out it was Norton asking me to authorize the microphone for Aces High.  I could see the window pop up, but I couldn't select "ALLOW" since my cursor was locked.  I restarted my machine twice, had the same issue.  Eventually I was able to ALT/TAB to the Norton window and select allow.  It immediately stopped locking up when I hit my transmit button. 

I've never had that request from Norton in all the years playing, so I'm not sure why it's happening now. 

Anyway, hope that helps. 
>S<
TITAN

[CSI147]

It appears to be the Norton anti-virus asking for permission to allow AH III to access my Cam/mic.  I allowed it and voice now works.  HOWEVER:  The new issue is using my mouse to exit the arena. When I do this the computer locks up like before.  I have to got back to desktop to X out the Task bar.  JV Lee suggested instead of doing that in the game simply press Alt>F4 to exit.  That worked much better.  Not sure why these glitches are happening.

[Bizman]

It appears to be the Norton anti-virus asking for permission to allow AH III to access my Cam/mic.  I allowed it and voice now works.  HOWEVER:  The new issue is using my mouse to exit the arena. When I do this the computer locks up like before.  I have to got back to desktop to X out the Task bar.  JV Lee suggested instead of doing that in the game simply press Alt>F4 to exit.  That worked much better.  Not sure why these glitches are happening.

Welp, back in the day Skuzzy said that he'd rather take a virus into his system than Norton or McAfee. A well coded virus works unobtrusively in the background whilst Anti-xxx programs randomly change their behaviour, gather new tasks and interfere with system level Windows settings.

[Eagler]

Nod32 AV..zero issues

Eagler

[Animl-AW]

Welp, back in the day Skuzzy said that he'd rather take a virus into his system than Norton or McAfee. A well coded virus works unobtrusively in the background whilst Anti-xxx programs randomly change their behaviour, gather new tasks and interfere with system level Windows settings.

Norton is a bloated system lead weight, IMO
Most anti-virus are.

I haven’t used one for many years now. Haven’t had a virus longer
There are easier ways. Like keeping your caches cleared, especially before shutdown. Windows Defender works fine. Keep eye on Startup items. Don’t open unexpected or unknown lemails.

To each their own, I don’ use them.

[hitech]

Ok, I had the same issue tonight when I loaded the game.  I figured out it was Norton asking me to authorize the microphone for Aces High.  I could see the window pop up, but I couldn't select "ALLOW" since my cursor was locked.  I restarted my machine twice, had the same issue.  Eventually I was able to ALT/TAB to the Norton window and select allow.  It immediately stopped locking up when I hit my transmit button. 

I've never had that request from Norton in all the years playing, so I'm not sure why it's happening now. 

Anyway, hope that helps. 
>S<
TITAN

I would bet you authorized it once before. Now with the exe change norton saw the change and needed authorization again.

HiTech

[SIK1]

Welp, back in the day Skuzzy said that he'd rather take a virus into his system than Norton or McAfee. A well coded virus works unobtrusively in the background whilst Anti-xxx programs randomly change their behaviour, gather new tasks and interfere with system level Windows settings.

I agree 100% with Skuzzy's assessment.

 

[CSI147]

One more thing.   I had to switch to DX9 to work.  Dx11 doesn't work.  Everything locks up for vox use in Dx11.

[xTITANx]

I would bet you authorized it once before. Now with the exe change norton saw the change and needed authorization again.

HiTech

definitely a possibility.  Heck, I don't remember if I carried 2 or 3 cans of fuel, or ord, or what I had for breakfast.

[Animl-AW]

One more thing.   I had to switch to DX9 to work.  Dx11 doesn't work.  Everything locks up for vox use in Dx11.

Remember, DX9 and DX11, 2 different exe files, probably needs 2 approvals. Check norton again for DX11.

Check firewall.

What OS are you using?