rec.autos.simulators

> > Hi all,
> > I'm having trouble with F12002. When i click on the race button to go to
> the
> > track, it starts to load and then crashes
> > to desktop about half way through the load bar at the top of the screen.

>         I read a post on one of the F1 2k2 forums that stated that WHERE
the
> slider is determines what is the problem,  if you are in the first half of
> the track progress slider loading and it crashes, then you probably have a
> track problem  if it crashes after 50% it's an individual car or sound
file.
>     So lets go back to basics.
>   Have you tried using a no cd file?
>   Have you tried loading different tracks and different cars?
> Have you added anything recently?(like the SSM Mod?  Sound files?
> Carshapes?)
> Check with Race Sim Central & High Gear, they have a couple of forums
> dedicated for F1 2k2 and you might find others with more info there.
> dave henrie

> Bill K.

> >   Well that truly sucks...  lets dig some more.
> > XP or 9x?  What drivers are you using for your vid card?  I have used
the
> > 30.28's and the 40.72's without problems on a gf3 ti 200.
> >   Don't even mess with the mods til you get the F1     properly sorted.
> >   Replays off?  OH OH!  duh....have you chosen a RANDOM starting
> posistion?
> > If you have the 2001 season starting spot with a mod, that will ctd.
Try
> > creating a NEW driver.plr file and pick a random starting spot.
> > And make sure your config.ini file is not messed up.  Run 3dconfig and
> > choose NO FSAA and a screen rez at or below that of your desktop.
> > (probably too basic but overlooking the little things often fouls ME up)
> > dave henrie

> 1st you'll have to run 3d set-up again.

> This time make sure you don't have FFSA on (in the advanced button). Do
the
> same to the Nvidia card (Not sure how it's done have an ATI) no Anti
> Aliasing.

> Once the game up and running again (Hopefully) before going to the track,
go
> into graphic options and set everything to medium. Turn off mirrors &
Shade.

> If the game starts, you'll have to play with the settings (putting higher
> values) one by one untill the Frame rate & Display are satisfactory.

> Remember that you have to copy config.ini values to any mod you have
> manually.

> Simmods is another place where you can get help.

> Denis

> If ever you get the game back running,


> > Hi Dave,
> > Running Win Me with the 30.82 drivers from Nvidia. Didnt install the SSM
> mod
> > until
> > i tried everything else and thought ,what the heck, ill try this just
> > incase, but no go there either.
> > Did a clean intsall and put in the no cd patch and the game will not
start
> > either, so i cant
> > get into the game to try any of you suggested changes unfortunetly.I did
> try
> > the the
> > 3d set changes you said still no go.I had just done an image recovery on
> > Saturday before
> > intsalling the game so im starting with a clean slate so to say.
> > Thanks for the help so far :o)

> > Bill K.

> > >   Well that truly sucks...  lets dig some more.
> > > XP or 9x?  What drivers are you using for your vid card?  I have used
> the
> > > 30.28's and the 40.72's without problems on a gf3 ti 200.
> > >   Don't even mess with the mods til you get the F1     properly
sorted.
> > >   Replays off?  OH OH!  duh....have you chosen a RANDOM starting
> > posistion?
> > > If you have the 2001 season starting spot with a mod, that will ctd.
> Try
> > > creating a NEW driver.plr file and pick a random starting spot.
> > > And make sure your config.ini file is not messed up.  Run 3dconfig and
> > > choose NO FSAA and a screen rez at or below that of your desktop.
> > > (probably too basic but overlooking the little things often fouls ME
up)
> > > dave henrie

>  Hi Dave,
>  Running Win Me with the 30.82 drivers from Nvidia. Didnt install the SSM
> mod