Topic: c+c generals

[lord_zenik]

how can I figure out what to do about this serious error message.  damn 50 bucks and can't even get the game to run

[number6]

I know your frustration and I have been there myself years ago with Klingon Academy.

Could you please run dxdiag.exe and save the output to a text file. You can then attach the text file in another post in this thread using the "attach" text field in the post screen. Maybe there is something we will find out about your configuration that is causing the problem.

[skyhigh911]

I might be able to help you, but go to my website first.
it has a lot of info about the serious error.

o, and please list your specs.

let me know how thinks work out.

http://free.hostdepartment.com/s/skyhigh911/generals.html

G/L

[milesc5]

I was running this game with WIN98 and it ran like a champ.  I recnetly upgraded to XP now I get the Tech. Difficulties Serious error occured and it boots me back to the desk top?   My system is pretty low end however it ran just fine with 98?   Is this  a XP problem, EA problem, or a Hardware problem?  Thanks in advance for any help you can give.  I will try to attach the EAsy system info file.  THanks again  

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[Doc Nyar]

I was running this game with WIN98 and it ran like a champ.  I recnetly upgraded to XP now I get the Tech. Difficulties Serious error occured and it boots me back to the desk top?   My system is pretty low end however it ran just fine with 98?   Is this  a XP problem, EA problem, or a Hardware problem?  Thanks in advance for any help you can give.  I will try to attach the EAsy system info file.  THanks again  

Try setting IE as your default browser.
Try lowering your desktop resolution to 16bit, default refresh rate.
make sure you've updated your drivers.

[number6]

Most definitely update your video card driver to the 40.72 version:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-2k_40.72.html


Could you attach you dxdiag output as well? The easy report is somewhat limited in info.

[SireMcDeath]

if you got nvidia ti 4200 try using these modified drivers:

http://www.omegacorner.com/

[milesc5]

Thanks for the info.  I tried updateing my video drivers and no good.  Still the same serious error occured.  Also took my res. down.  Any other Ideas.  

 DXDiag attached

Thanks again.


Almost ready to reload WIN98 and say phooey to XP

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[Doc Nyar]

Well, the following isn't good:

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: The file mfc40.dll is incorrectly installed in the Windows folder and should be deleted.

Also, your soundcard drivers are still out of date..

[milesc5]

For staters thanks for hte help...I think I fixed the DxDiag problem and downloaded updated sound drivers.  I will give it a try and see what happens.  I am attaching the updated DxDiag, if you all would not mind looking through and seeing if there is anything else not quite right.  THanks again

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[Doc Nyar]

You might want to press the Windows update button. You seem to miss SP 1 (and a lot more).

Apart from that, I can't see anything else wrong...

[milesc5]

     Thanks for all the help.  But still no good...Serious error occured.  I am Loading win98 on another hard drive and will play Generals from there.  Thanks again, I will let you know if I come up with any other ideas.


 

[Doc Nyar]

Have you set IE as your default browser yet ?