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C&C Generals Playing Errors
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Crossfire
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6. August 2003 @ 12:01 |
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Whenever I attempt to PLAY my C&C Generals game it starts off choppy then seems okay, then i go to my desk top and get a long error message about the error some how being my fault due to either viruses, overheated hardware or hardware that doesn't meet the requirements. I scanned for viruses, EAzy checked my software and let it be off for a day. I haven't burned this disk nor attempted to make a back up one, but it keeps frustrating me.
I have been trying to run C&C for three days doing everything I'm told to do in tech support here and other message boards but nothing seems to work please help.
Thank You
Death Comes When The Dreamer Awakes
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Shoey
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6. August 2003 @ 13:32 |
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More than likely your video card m8. I think the minimim requirements for C&C Generals video is nVidia GeForce2 64 meg (SD-RAM). Disable antivirus while playing the game and choose "low" for graphic detail. If you have a 17 inch monitor change the screen resolution to 800x600(game).
Shoey :)
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Praetor
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6. August 2003 @ 14:12 |
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I though the min. reqs were for 32MB... oh well it doesnt affect me much! :D
On a more serious not, what are your system specs? (CPU, RAM Count, RAM Type, HDD Size, HDD Interface, actual transfer mode, video card, etc). It may also help to virusscan just to rule out the possibilitiy. :-)
Actually now that I think of it, I can play Generals with:
P3-800E, 512MB PC146, ATA133-80GB (14Gb free), Geforce2 MX400 32MB (that's the first generation GF2 for ya!. I also didnt need to drop the performance a lot either (ran it at 1024x768 and the remaining detail settings in the medium-high range). Then again I was also playing with a virtual cd which would prolly help plenty :D
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Shoey
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6. August 2003 @ 14:17 |
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I though the min. reqs were for 32MB...
Nope and you'll continue to encounter these unless you upgrade your video card (obviously). Try and play the game on "low" performance and you "might" get lucky.
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what are your system specs?
Look underneath my sig......
Video card (4x) have come down in price. I know you get a nVidia GeForce2 128 DDR video card for about 70 buckaroos.
Shoey :)
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Praetor
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6. August 2003 @ 15:15 |
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LOL I meant to ask Crossfire about his specs lol.
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Crossfire
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6. August 2003 @ 17:07 |
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I APOLOGIZE BUT AS IT SAYS UNDER MY NICK NAME I AM A NEWBIE TO THIS FEILD AND TO NOT COMPREHENDING EVERYTHINGV YOU GUYS HAVE SAID
How am I supposed to get to my options?
After the begining movie the error occures.
Sorry I didn't include specs I'm better at reading threads rather then adding to them i will update with my specs soon.
Sorry for any in coveince.
Death Comes When The Dreamer Awakes
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Crossfire
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6. August 2003 @ 19:17 |
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Here I THINK these are my "Specs".
Computer Name: HPPAV
Operating System: Windows ME
4.90.3000
CPU: 863 Mhz
Genuinelntel
Pentium III
Total Memory: 254 MB
Free Memory: 158 MB
Total Ram: 255 MB
DirectX Version: DirectX 8.1
Video Card: Intel[R] 82810E Graphics
Video Driver: 4.12.01.2641
Sound Card: MPU- 401 CompatibleMIDI Device
Death Comes When The Dreamer Awakes
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Shoey
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7. August 2003 @ 02:16 |
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Operating System: Windows ME
The most unstable O/S Mikersoft ever released. Consider upgrading to WinXP...
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Total Memory: 254 MB
Upgrading to 512 MB would really help in crease total pc performance.
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Video Card: Intel[R] 82810E Graphics
You can find nVidia GeForce2 64 Meg&^ video cards at reasonable prices. (Jayton, eVga)
Shoey :)
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Praetor
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7. August 2003 @ 16:10 |
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How am I supposed to get to my options?
The options that I am referring to can be access after you load the game. If you cannot load the game and get an error of likes of "PLease Insert CnC Generals Play Disc and Try Again" or something like that, that means you have incorrectly duplicated the Generals CD.
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Crossfire
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7. August 2003 @ 23:04 |
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The most unstable O/S Mikersoft ever released. Consider upgrading to WinXP...
I do not know why its so "unstable" but I can not upgrade my computer. Should I try a warranty on the computer or game???
I want to be able to play my game especially when i payed 50$ for it!
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Shoey
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8. August 2003 @ 00:27 |
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I want to be able to play my game especially when i payed 50$ for it!
Gotta read the minimum requirements before you buy m8. it's like living in a small apartment and buying a huge double wide fridge= ain't gonna fit... Like I said earlier, grab a GeForce2 128 meg video card and you "might" get lucky as I don't recall the minimim specs on the CPU.
Shoey :)
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Praetor
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8. August 2003 @ 07:48 |
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it's like living in a small apartment and buying a huge double wide fridge= ain't gonna fit...
Oh so true! IF there are even options you can tweak around with in your display settings:
- Make sure video "acceleration" is set to max
- Disable any texture sharpening
- Set everything for performance mode (as opposed to quality mode)
- Disable antialiasing
BTW Shoey, I was right about the min. requirements :P
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Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP (Windows NT/95 NOT supported)
800 MHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
128 MB RAM
8x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
1.8 GB free hard drive space
32 MB video card using the Nvidia GeForce2, ATI Radeon 7500 AGP video card, or more recent chipset with DirectX 8.1 compatible driver
DirectX 8.1 compatible 16-bit sound card
Keyboard; Mouse
You CAN play it with a 16 MB video card however the framerates will be soooooo horriable (just the main menu lol) you wont be able to play much - tried it on a P4 1.8, 16 MB Radeon (1st generation radeon) - the main menu must have been playing at 2 fps.
In any case, your proc and memory should be up to the task.... its just the Intel video decelerator you've got. Bloody thing is dragging the rest of your system down with it! As Shoey suggests, perhaps you should take a look at a GF2MX (~$40 CAD) or GF4MX (~$70 CAD) or Radeon7500 (~$65 CAD)
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Shoey
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8. August 2003 @ 08:19 |
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BTW Shoey, I was right about the min. requirements :P
Well I had troubles playing the game on a nVidia TNT Pro (32 meg) video card running on an AMD Athlon XP 1700+. I upgrade to a nVidia GeForce2 64 meg and the game played fine. Sounds like a EA "goof"......
Shoey :)
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Crossfire
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9. August 2003 @ 00:42 |
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Thank You for what you have stated, I will attempt to see about an upgrade.
Its seems there have been alot of goofs in this game by what I've seen around and I personally miss the Godd ol' Days when Westwood Ran Command and Conquer!
Thanks!!!
P.S. If you figure/find out anything new please inform me. TY
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Praetor
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9. August 2003 @ 01:56 |
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No problem dude! Yes CnC Generals departed from the traditional non-scv type rts! It was a sad change :( Although it doesnt seem to be that bad a change, it does seem to promote more rushing which is the bane of such a game hehe (IMO)
Shoey: it needs a 32MB GF2 not TNT2 - TNT2s are just too bloody old lol -- im impressed the game even loaded with a TNT2 lol :)
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Shoey
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9. August 2003 @ 03:28 |
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Shoey: it needs a 32MB GF2 not TNT2 - TNT2s are just too bloody old lol -- im impressed the game even loaded with a TNT2 lol :)
I'm well aware of that m8. At that time that was the only video card I owned. Sure the game would load& play but after the video card got hot=game quit. I was running on a AMD Athlon 950& 1700+ cpu as well. I'm persuaded if I put that card in my system the game would "problably" run because of my faster cpu,memory& ata 133 hd..
Shoey :)_
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Applecorp
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21. August 2003 @ 06:24 |
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Generals runs like a snail on my AMD 1ghz, 256 mb RAM, Geforce 2 Pro, system. (ok I know it sucks by todays standards) but.....
.... my other PC which is exactly the same except it has a Geforce 3 (siluro) runs Generals very smooth and playable.
So, obviously it's just a simple graphics card issue.
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Shoey
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21. August 2003 @ 06:37 |
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Generals runs like a snail on my AMD 1ghz, 256 mb RAM, Geforce 2 Pro, system. (ok I know it sucks by todays standards) but..
Runs like a snail on my GeForce2 64 meg video card as well m8. On that system I'm running an AthlonXP 1700+ and SD-DDR-2600 ram. That's why I posted EA "goofed" on the specs for this game (video card minimum requirements). Game play fine on my GeForce4..
I'm convinced in order for the game to play (stable) to at least run a GeForce2 64meg NOT 32meg
Shoey :)_
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21. August 2003 @ 06:56 |
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I have also found that the cinemas really struggle (far more than the actual gameplay), which is odd as they use the game engine. EA messed this game up IMO, rushed?
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Praetor
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22. August 2003 @ 09:52 |
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Agreed. Regardless of the official minimum requirements i would imagine a GF2Ultra is the least that is required to start the game at a playable framerate. To get anything decent out of it you would most likely need a GeForce3 or better (but since GF3s were so short lived, you might as well save your time and look for a GF4MX64MB instead, easy steal for ~50USD)
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Applecorp
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23. August 2003 @ 02:41 |
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Yeah, I'm going to look for a cheap GF4 MX card I think. I can't afford the best :(
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Praetor
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23. August 2003 @ 06:00 |
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After looking up some of my docs about the GF3Ti and the GF4MX, you may find that a GF3Ti may yield better performance as compared to the GF4MX.... your call really. :-)
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Applecorp
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23. August 2003 @ 07:21 |
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Thanks Praetor, I was considering getting a used card, and maybe a GT3Ti would be the best option, and very cheap.
Thanks again :)
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Praetor
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24. August 2003 @ 02:30 |
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Well MaxPC says both the GF3*.* and GF4*. cards are DX8 cards however I have read in places that the GF4MX are DX7 whichis slightly disturbing hehe. Try to get a DX8 card dude
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24. August 2003 @ 04:55 |
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MX dx7? that is disconcerting!
I have found an "Abit nVIDIA GF4 Ti4200 128MB-DDR 8xAGP Rtl GphCard" new for £106.(thats $167 US)
Any good?
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