A Windows re-install is probably NOT required -- all you're doing is
using a sledgehammer approach to fix something that can probably be
dealt with surgically.
This is probably a VXD problem in your Windows operating system. I had
similar problems and I found a great site that has a VXD fix batch file
and instructions -- here's the scoop:
What are .VXD's and why does Windows 98 need a fix?
Windows 95 and 98 both use a compression technique to theoretically
speed up Windows load time, which combines many system VXD's into one
monolithic VXD file named VMM32.VXD. However, theory and the real world
have been proven not to work 100% of the time.
The results for many users of Windows 98 are:
System instability
BSOD's (Blue Screen Of Death)
Mouse lockups
Problems during Shut Down.
Screen suddenly freezes, ALT+CTRL+DEL will not recover.
If YOU have experienced these problems, this fix alone may eliminate
them completely!!
.VXD's are Virtual eXtended Device drivers, and Windows uses them to
control the function of such things as:
Your mouse.
The hardware you modem uses. (Comm Port)
Your Video Display Adaptor (Video Card)
And others
Visit their site for a "fix":
http://www.racesimcentral.net/~revolutn/win98_vxd_fix.htm
Or go to their FAQ file for more info:
http://www.racesimcentral.net/~revolutn/vxdfaq.htm
I didn't use their batch file, but I did read over the FAQ, and then I
extracted the "magic 7" VXD files manually, and it really helped my
lockup problems. I HIGHLY recommend this if you're having lockups --
think of it as a system "tuneup."
-- JB
> As much of a pain in the ass that it is, sounds to me like a Win98
fresh
> install is in order. I generally do every 2-3 months anyway because i
try so
> much ***s/w. After it's reinstalled and you have the latest drivers
> installed then add each one of the "problem" sims at a time testing
each
> before moving on. Sounds kinda like setup testing huh <g>. If you are
> still having problems then you likely have bad hardware.
MB/CPU/Mem/device.
> Be sure to keep system cool.
> Best of luck!
> Mitch
> > Lads, thanks for all the help, but I'm still getting freezes in
certain
> > games. My last suggestion is D3D, but if anyone has any ideas, I'm
Dumbo
> > (all ears).
> > These work....GPL, N3, NL, Monaco, SCGT, Powerslide, DTR, CPR
> > These don't...GP500, EA SBK world champ, Toca 2, Mcrae.
> > I say they don't work, but they do, however only for a short
while...I've
> > got the very latest drivers for EVERYTHING save the newest beta for
> Voodoo3,
> > and my BIOS might be a bit old. I tried the suggestion about shared
.vxd
> > files, no good.
> > All I'm left with is a motherboard or D3D thing, but to be honest I
> haven't
> > got a clue...
> > What have these games got in common with each other, yet apart from
the
> > other set? Any idea??????
> > --
> > Colin Harris
> > ColinHarris in N3/NL
> > Proud co-owner - CLONE N.Legends league
> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > ICQ 25485061
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