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Imustgodown

10-24-2010, 05:18 PM

Hello,This startup problem is not solved by the turn everything off in msconfig solution.I believe the problem relates to XP and AMD dual core chips. It is a problem with two different video cards (nvdia).Basically, everything loads and goes to a black screen (before character creation dialog box). If I try to control alt delete my way out I get a bunch of colored lines going across the screen.I think the application is trying to jump processors...I used tom hardware's application to force the application and the startup program to go to either one of my processors and did not solve the problem.I would appreciate a useful suggestion. A few games in the past have had this problem, but usually using control alt delete and then going back into the game has solved the issue.Cheers.

Imustgodown

10-26-2010, 05:11 PM

Okie Dokie,I'll just uninstall the game.Cheers.

Xiotia

10-26-2010, 05:25 PM

<cite>Imustgodownto wrote:</cite><blockquote>Okie Dokie,I'll just uninstall the game.Cheers.</blockquote>I can't be much help, but my wife experiences similar black lined screens occasionally. I'm curious for a response too.

TSR-DennisG

10-26-2010, 06:45 PM

The game should run fine on a Multi-Core processor. Can you post your DXDIAG so we can see what we are working with?To create a DXDIAG file please follow these steps:1. Press the Windows Key and R on the keyboard.2. Type dxdiag in the box and press enter.3. Click on "Save All Information."4. Click on "Save." (Save the file to your desktop so you can locate the file easily)5. Click on "Exit."Copy and paste the contents of the file in this thread. I just need to see everything up to the Sound Devices section.

Imustgodown

10-26-2010, 11:45 PM

Hi,Thanks, if you can solve the mystery, that would be great...here is what I have...System Information------------------Time of this report: 10/26/2010, 22:41:56 Machine name: ****** Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636) Language: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061 System Model: PX191AV-ABA d4100e BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz Memory: 3070MB RAM Page File: 586MB used, 3859MB available Windows Dir: C:WINXP DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode------------DxDiag Notes------------ DirectX Files Tab: No problems found. Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Music Tab: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. Network Tab: No problems found.--------------------DirectX Debug Levels--------------------Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)---------------Display Devices--------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTO Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 7900 GT/GTO DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0291&SUBSYS_C5633842&REV_A1 Display Memory: 256.0 MB Current Mode: 2048 x 1152 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0012.5896 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher)Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 7/10/2010 05:38:00, 6343040 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys Mini VDD Date: 7/10/2010 05:38:00, 10604128 bytesDevice Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D1-11CF-FA4C-6FE500C2CB35} Vendor ID: 0x10DE Device ID: 0x0291 SubSys ID: 0xC5633842 Revision ID: 0x00A1 Revision ID: 0x00A1 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch Registry: OK DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: EnabledDDraw Test Result: Not run D3D7 Test Result: Not run D3D8 Test Result: Not run D3D9 Test Result: Not run

Imustgodown

10-26-2010, 11:48 PM

I noted that various tests had not been run. I ran them and everything was fine.

TSR-DennisG

10-27-2010, 03:51 PM

Other than the odd resolution, everything appears to be fine according to the information you provided. Try lowering your desktop resolution to maybe 1280x1024 to see if you can get into the game.You may also want to try modifying EQ2's settings file to have the game run in windowed mode and at a lower resolution. The file you are looking for is eq2_recent.ini and is located in your EverQuest II's installation directory. Modify the following lines to read:cl_screenwidth_windowed 1280cl_screenheight_windowed 1024cl_fullscreen false

Imustgodown

10-27-2010, 03:59 PM

Hi,I have a slightly odd monitor, which explains that. I've seen this in other older games as well...and I think it predates this new monitor.I will try changing the game's resolution, though my gut reaction is that isn't the problem. Still, without trying what do I know. It will take me a few days to get to this, thank you for the suggestion.