Aces High Bulletin Board
Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: BGBMAW on December 11, 2003, 01:01:42 PM
-
well..
LOK!!!!! gdammit!!..he gave me a link to Omega drivers becuase my video card was showing a a black horizon in AH2. I wont go into the no responses from HTC about this..(which makes me unhappy) He was the only guy who responded about my AH2 problem.
well anyways i go to instal a new driver for my vid card..ARGHHHH
im screwed...now no drivers are working..im running on 16 color right now...
I couldnt even boot up except in safe mode..im running bettr now ..noi safe mode but i can only run 16 color...
Im trying to do a whole new fresh install of win 98..but it says it wont run in under 256 color??...hell all i got it 16 colors..
anyhelp?
Please
im begging
i have had no compter for a week now..:( whaaaaa
Love BiGB]
xoxo
-
install the last set of drivers you had that were working and then reinstall directX ...
you wil probly have to deleate the video.cfg file in AH folder also and reset it to start the game afterwards .
anytime you mess with drivers its a good idea to reinstall directX
hope this helps
-
BGB, the black horizon is a bug in the ATI drivers.
The Catalyst 3.4 and later versions correct the bug. The Cat 3.7's are what I have loaded on my 8500 here and they work fine.
You will have to uninstall the ATI drivers BEFORE updating to the new Catalyst drivers. You will also need the ATI control panel, or grab the ATI driver package that has both integrated.
The problem is easy to fix, but you have to be methodical about it.
-
ok..so should i try to reinstall my direct x first? dx9?
2) Skuzzy..should i complety get rid of any fiels doing with ATI?
would u just go to the remove/install on control panel and delet from there?
i swear ..i really do apreciate any response liek you guys have..thank you
1 more ..Skuzzy ...could you post a link to the driver package you are using?
Salute
BiGB
xoxo
-
Originally posted by BGBMAW
1 more ..Skuzzy ...could you post a link to the driver package you are using?
They aren't very hard to find.
http://ati.com/support/products/radeonwinmepreviousdrivers.html
DJ229 - AIR MAFIA
-
right now..im only have the option on my display settings
16 color and scren size 460x680
when i look at my driver info on adapter..
it says
Manufacturer..- uknown
Software version - unkown
current files - vga.drv*vdd
thank u again...
and dave..im not sure if you are helping or just tlkn sht..
-
BGB, just use the ATI Add/Remove link in the Add/Remove Programs ICON to remove the drivers. You might want to do this in safe mode.
Then install the ATI drivers. ATI is a little bit easier to deal with than NVidia, in this regard.
Here are the links to the driver I am using for the 8500 I have here. NOTE: The archived ATI drivers do not have the ATI Control Panel bundled with them, so it must be installed separately. Just install the video driver first, then install the control panel.
For Windows 2000/XP, video driver (http://www2.ati.com/drivers/wxp-w2k-7-93-030812a1-010735c-efg.exe)
For Windows 2000/XP, ATI Control Panel (http://www2.ati.com/drivers/control-panel-7-93-030812a1-010735c-efg.exe)
-
Originally posted by BGBMAW
and dave..im not sure if you are helping or just tlkn sht..
Hmmmm...... You asked for a link and I provided one.
And if I was just "talkin ****" I would prolly let you try to install the XP drivers on the link Skuzzy provided.
Skuzzy, I believe he is using 98.
DJ229 - AIR MAFIA
-
well..ill try it agian..but when i d/l the ati stuff..it was giving me these wierd"misiing file " stuff..
and dave..sorry about last post...when i saw it ..it wasnt showing me the link...thnak u
well..ill be bak in 3 hours...I LOVE MY DIAL UP CONNECTIONS!:D
salute
BiGB
-
the reinstall of directX is the last thing you do ... taht way it reconizes the new drivers and loads them into the program correctly ...
P.s use DX 9.0b 9.0-9.0a had problems with some combinations
-
BGB WARNING !
Skuzzy gave you the link for the WIN2000 driver or If I read correctly your signature you're using WIN98se no ?
It won't work !
I can't help you further I've to go to a customer(*) right now but I'll try to help tomorow
(*) a feked moron who ruin his equipement at 22:15 ... bastige
-
lol again dave i aplogize..the link didnt show up when i firts read ur posts..
and yes skuzzy..thx for tryn to keep me out of ythe game..
ya i saw he had xp stuff up..and yes im "running" win 98se...barely running but running:(
ok..DL ATI's driver for win98.
but......arghh././///when i go to intstall it says WARNING..you must have a Standard VGA driver before going further...
crap...
any ideas on "standard Driver"?
i have already gone to the Monitors maker"Viewsonic"..i DL driver but it gave me an eroor message...
ill go try again....be back in another coupel hours..
Go GO Dial up!
again thanks all fro info..even u straffo
rosc..cc on drxt9,,thnk u
Salute
BiGB
ps. just bought Slayers new 4 disc set...badddassss...im goona kill soem guys when i can fly again!!!! WARFARE!!!!!!!!:)
-
Go to the video display properties (Display ICON in the COntrol Panel) and change the driver to the Standard VGA driver.
Oops, I did not catch you were running Win98. Sorry about the driver mixup. Thank you straffo.
-
but......arghh././///when i go to intstall it says WARNING..you must have a Standard VGA driver before going further...
it will probly ask you to put in you 98se CD or yor main board cd and you will have to reinstall the vga drivers
-
ya this is why im sofrikn pissed
i got to display...it says i have the standard VGA driver on...
it gives me the same id stuff i posted ealier..
but if u hit the "Change" it wont even work...it does not give me an option to change the driver.
.Manufacturer..- uknown
Software version - unkown
hmmm:(
BiGB
xoxo
-
it also says on same display page
unkwonw monitor on unkown device
im thinkn thts probably not good...
-
Did you try going to the "System" hardware device manager, then selecting the Display or Video and change it there?
If the system is not even showing the "Change Driver" button, then something is seriously wrong with Windows as that is part of the display panel for the device.
-
BGB it's not the O'club here :)
I'll try to get some time today to post a step by step procedure with screen shot.
-
I don't know if you have a "guru" or someone who is a PC ace, but at this stage I would beg or bribe someone to help you.
That's what I would do. The more you thrash about with problems like this the worse it gets!
Last resort, take it to a shop and get them to do it for you. Seriously.
-
I've no win98 Pc availlable at work ... so no screen shot sorry :(
The point I mark with (1) can have another label I've translated from French.
I've no access to an english computer ... (well I've a korean one near but it won't help :D)
Here we go (grab a beer , lock the wife and the kid in their room and stay calm ;))
1st you will need the drivers for your video card and directX.
[list=1]
- Press the F8 key on your keyboard immediately when Windows displays the Starting Windows [xx] message.
- Choose Safe Mode(1)
- When under windows go to control Panel(1) dble click on Add/remove program(1) in the list chose your current video driver and remove it (if there is an entry concerning your driver otherwise go to next step).
- Then go to Add/supress hardware (1) click next on 1st page
- Choose Add/repair(1) ,at this step windows would be searching some new hardware... wait till it complete.
- Select the 1st entry Add new hardware (1) (the one without icon) on the following page select : no,I'll chose hardware from a list (1)
- Next page select graphical card(1) then click next.
- Check the radio buton labelled show all compatible hardware (1)
- Click on "(Standard display types)" in the left list then select "Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)" on the right listbox
[/list=1]
REBOOT now you should have a properly installed VGA driver
Re-install your video driver + control panel (be sure to have the correct version for your OS)
Reboot and voila you should have the good version.
Next re-install DirectX.
Reboot
All should be cleared now ... let hope ...
Before trying this method wait for a confirmation by Skuzzy please I'm unsure because of potential translation errors.
-
ya?
-
and so BGB ?
-
arghhhhh
ok..im on friends comp now...
you know that s no good..
ok.....1) MY SYSTEM is so screwed up...
2) im atthe stage where im trying to reload windows now..
BUT..im having problems trying to get my mobo to recognize my cdrom...
i DL the driver fro my cdrom...BUT the floppy im using had some Hidden system files on it..so when i load up the driver ...it says ..SOEM crazy asss files are now on ur system ...
anyways..im screwed..i just dropped my comp off at a friends house who sets up networks fro Kaiser.....
Im praying for a quik recovery......and its BS!!!! im getting things doen now other then playing AH:(
sniffle sniffle...whaaaaaaaaaaa
anyways...Salute and thank u all.....I will report the good news later
PS. Straffo..ya i got rid of the old ATI drivers..but when i DL the new drivers from viewsonic...it gave me a SHEEITload of drivers to pick from....when ever i pick one..there is 3-4 drivers with the same name as my monitor..but they have different dates behind each one...I tried them all...they would always say"installing this driver could cause serious problems" ...so i say..duh..i already have problems....but when i load any of them..it says..."need standard VGA first"...im saying ..wow..i thought this was the standard vga......I wish i could get payed by the hour screwn w/ this crap:(..lol
SALUTE BiGB
xoxo
-
Go buy Xp and do a full reformat then install Xp.
I bet all your trouble goes away.
-
BGB...you are the king Doofus!!! Quite Fing around, get up in the air so I can check 6 ya.
We took squad vote, you have to change your handle now. DoofusMAW!!!!
Hope ya get straightened out soon. Wish I could help, but i would probably just add to your frustration.
Actually, Squad vox channel rather peaceful now. It must have been conspiracy...or squaddie sending you that "special" file?
"Check 6"
-
So BGB it would be good to ask your friend to backup all your data and then reformat an re-install your computer.
I'm pretty confused concerning your trouble ,it's pretty difficult to make a diagnostic and find a cure when not in front of your PC ....
I wish i could get payed by the hour screwn w/ this crap
:rofl
Microsoft answered : NO WAY ;)
-
You should STRONGLY consider upgrading to XP. MS will NOT be offering support for WIN 98 at the end of this month.
If you can't, then try reformatting. However, as best that I can remember, you go into device mgr. to update the vid drvr.
Download the new driver for the card and REMEMBER where you put it! Then uninstall the current driver thru Device mgr. and restart.
Then back to DM and open "display adapters". Right click on the card listed and choose " update driver." Then choose "will specify location of....." then "browse" Enter the location of the setup files for the new driver in the command window. Hit next, and installation should start .
It's been a long time, but I think this is how I accomplished this.
You could also do a search and enter the question you want an answer to. I'm sure you'll find the proper method.
-
Sorry I am chiming in too late to really help here, but ATI drivers and associated software can be very difficult to get rid of and it is always good to remove it completely before moving on.
This link http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/misc/catalystutils.html
Will take you to a page were you can download the Catalyst removal utility and the Smartgart removal utility.
After using the removal tools, reboot your PC and install the latest drivers.
I use Win98, Win2000, WinXP and have no problems with the ATI drivers except they can be a bear to remove COMPLETELY without the proper tool.
-
im in!!!111
i bougth windows xp pro.....im running very smooth..
1 problem...my comp wont shut down..when i got to shutoff..it says it is..but then just restarts?
-
Originally posted by BigGun
We took squad vote, you have to change your handle now. DoofusMAW!!!!
Holy crap, the Maw took a vote!!! That musta took forever! Did that take longer than the Florida thing? ;)
Good luck BgB.
MAW