Problem with games Vista.. plz help

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Dark Crystal

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When I try to enter the game a black window appears
Then pop-up message that says for example:

"nfs.exe has stopped working"

Something like that.
This error appears every game I try to get it.
Thank you for your help.


(sorry about the English)
 

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what are your system specs and do you have the latest drivers for your video card ?, also which nfs is it ?
 
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i have the lastest drivers..

my system is:
- intel e7300 @ 3.33GHz
- 4GB RAM
- Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
- ATI HD4850 512MB
- Crosiar 550VX

i use vista x64 ultimate..
i don't think there is a problem with the camputer..

i try to enter to Need for speed pro street..
plz help me..
i also install SP1... the game work for 1 sec and crash...
 

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    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
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    OnBoard
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Download and install the latest Catalyst Software Suite then reboot.

Once thats done come back here and click the ling in my signature and download and install everything under STEP 2 then reboot your pc. Once back at the desktop try running your game again.
 

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It still does not work .. Thanks in any way, I go back to XP.
 

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    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
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    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2333sw FHD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    Western Digital 500GB
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    Corsair 550VX 41@12v
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If you had a good video card (Nvidia), you wouldn't have this problems... ;)

But I am only kidding of course... seriously! I am :o :p

Anyways, sometimes, the problem with the games is not Vista. Believe you me, I have my issues with Vista and sometimes, I want to go crying back to Vista but, because Vista plays very well with the games and this is why I went to Vista in the beginning, I can honestly tell you that some games are just not coded correctly or they have been ported extremely poor.

Chances are that if you visit the Need For Speed forums, you will find that others are having the same issues as you are, then again, some aren't. The thing is that you may need to update to the latest patch they have or may be able to find solutions since all they do is talk about that game in particular.

Good Luck and don't give up on Vista just yet... even though is getting harder and harder not to! :rolleyes: :D
 

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Vista runs just fine :). I seriously dont know why so many people have problems with it. If you set it up correctly it will run fine and is loads more stable than XP.

Update all your drivers, update your programmes, clean out the trash, defrag everything then tweak it and you'll have no problems.
 

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Hi DarkCrystal,

It maybe that you are trying to run the game under 64 bit architecture which the game may not like. have you tried changing the compatability setting to xp service pack 2 as that SHOULD help I have done that for many games within vista as I use Vista Ultimate x64. Also as AstaLaVista mentions some games just aren't coded correctly which is a shame especially for good games.
 

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Thanks for all responses.
I have installed a few days before Vista.
Updated all drivers few times, re-installed the game and it's not working.
For example, Call of Duty 4 works only in multi and the single not work ..
I do not have enough power to work with the system .. I just want to play.

In any way .. I give up and going back to XP
Even I do not want to.

And again.. sorry about the English.
 

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I have call of duty 5 installed on my pc and when i tried to run it initially all i got was a white screen. I fixed that problem by doing the following:

Click on the vista start orb and in the search bar type sound and click on the sound programme.

Click the audio device in use and then click Properties. Go to the Advanced tab and lower the format. I set mine to 24 bit 44100 Hz (Studio Quality). Then click Apply then OK then click OK on the open window.

That should allow you to play the game but if not then keep lowering the quality level of the sound till it does.
 

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stew2 said:
Update all your drivers, update your programmes, clean out the trash, defrag everything then tweak it and you'll have no problems.
Click to expand...

Therein lies the Problem (I think), XP while less stable it is more user friendly than Vista... at least for us Mere Mortals.

I think Microsoft screwed the pouch big time because of this reason more than the heavy requirements vista has. For the layman, Vista sure is a heavy burden. Can you imagine asking all the Baby Boomers to tweak here and there? :eek: :p

argowen said:
Hi DarkCrystal,

It maybe that you are trying to run the game under 64 bit architecture which the game may not like. have you tried changing the compatability setting to xp service pack 2 as that SHOULD help I have done that for many games within vista as I use Vista Ultimate x64. Also as AstaLaVista mentions some games just aren't coded correctly which is a shame especially for good games.
Click to expand...

I guess I have been blessed, I have not had to use the Compatability for any of the games I have played... pretty much all of the FPS PC Games out there.

stew2 said:
I have call of duty 5 installed on my pc and when i tried to run it initially all i got was a white screen. I fixed that problem by doing the following
Click to expand...

Stew2, if I remember correctly, this was an issue with CoD5 only, never with CoD4... at least, I don't recall having it.

@ argowen, I can honestly say that I don't blame you for wanting to go back to XP but, again :o, try to hang on just a little longer to Vista, more so if you are a gamer. With the help of these folks here, you can't go wrong. All you need to do is:

Stick with us a while longer and try your best to give us all the information you can about your problem, what have you tried to do, how did you do it, you know... give us the Blow by Blow of the situation and I am confident that we (well, ok... they) can get you out of the slump.
 

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Re: Recommended Updates

Ok, what tried to do is install the drivers of the video card at first.
after that, The game worked and I thought the problem is gone.
But unfortunately, the problem is not resolved and after the restart the game don't worked.
Only the multiplayer of COD4 worked.
After that I installed the SP1 and tried again I did restart,
and more time not working. I installed all the software told me, I installed the. NET 3.5 and more ..
Probably does not help anything.
I enjoyed using Vista with grief and goes with the simple reason: most games do not work.
I really appreciate the help.

http://www.vistax64.com/gaming/227324-problem-games-vista-plz-help.html
 
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    THE MONSTER... just kidding..
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    Intel E7300 -2.66GHz
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    Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
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    A-Data 2GB 800MHZ x2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
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Yeah i suppose you right. Vista is bloated when you first get it running, but if you spend the first day setting it up properly then it'l run perfect for years. The problem is people install it on pc's that can barely run XP then complain or install it and update no drivers etc and then complain or well you see where this going lol

As for COD4 i dont know. I have that on ps3 but got COD5 for the pc and just thought it might also apply.
 

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DarkCrystal i seen the post on the other thread.

Most games do work on Vista especially the newer ones. Its only really old games that sometimes dont work but COD4 and Need For Speed should definately work.

For COD4 to work you need the disk in the dvd drive for singleplayer but not multiplayer. Make sure you update the game fully as well with latest patches - COD4 PATCHES
 

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Thanks to everyone for the help.
I decided to switch to XP I have a few minutes.
I'm still sorry that I can't use Vista .. Maybe
Next time I will install the 32bit version

Thank you again,
Dark Crystal.
( sorry about the poor English.. :P )
 

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    THE MONSTER... just kidding..
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    Intel E7300 -2.66GHz
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    Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
    Memory
    A-Data 2GB 800MHZ x2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2333sw FHD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 500GB
    Western Digital 160GB
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    Corsair 550VX 41@12v
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    Thermaltake M9D 2x120MM + 230MM ColorFan + Window
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    EverCool Buffalo 10CM Copper
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    Logitech Wave
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    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
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    7mb/s
Sorry about the double post but i have a question..
Does Vista x64 is the same as Vista x32?
Are there any compatibility issues as a VISTA 64? If I have problems with games
Will be also problems when i rub x32?
The XP is not fast and beautiful like Vista.. I'm sorry about that I moved from Vista..

please answer this question..and sorry about the English
 

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    THE MONSTER... just kidding..
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    Intel E7300 -2.66GHz
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    Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
    Memory
    A-Data 2GB 800MHZ x2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2333sw FHD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 500GB
    Western Digital 160GB
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    Corsair 550VX 41@12v
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    Thermaltake M9D 2x120MM + 230MM ColorFan + Window
    Cooling
    EverCool Buffalo 10CM Copper
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
    Internet Speed
    7mb/s
Going back to XP is never as good as what people believe.

Vista x64 is the best you can get :D When you install vista and your at the desktop install only your Security software then do everything it says in this link: Performance Updates (If you need help with any of the steps then just ask)

Once you've done all that then install the games you want and they should run fine.
 

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So what can the problem be encountered in which the previous time?
 

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    THE MONSTER... just kidding..
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    Intel E7300 -2.66GHz
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    Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
    Memory
    A-Data 2GB 800MHZ x2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2333sw FHD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 500GB
    Western Digital 160GB
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    Corsair 550VX 41@12v
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    Thermaltake M9D 2x120MM + 230MM ColorFan + Window
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    EverCool Buffalo 10CM Copper
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    Logitech Wave
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    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
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    7mb/s
An issue with the game, drivers, runtime libraries, corrupt OS etc. the list is almost endless.

By doing a clean install then following the guide i gave you, your ensuring vista is fully up to date with no additional programmes on it before installing your game. This reduces the chance of any software conflicts.
 

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Thanks for all your help.
I will install vista x64 very soon, and i will update you after that.
I hope I don't meet any problems.

And again, thanks for all your help.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    THE MONSTER... just kidding..
    CPU
    Intel E7300 -2.66GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte EP43-DS3L
    Memory
    A-Data 2GB 800MHZ x2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Palit ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2333sw FHD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 500GB
    Western Digital 160GB
    PSU
    Corsair 550VX 41@12v
    Case
    Thermaltake M9D 2x120MM + 230MM ColorFan + Window
    Cooling
    EverCool Buffalo 10CM Copper
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
    Internet Speed
    7mb/s
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