Rise Of Nations Freeze

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Jim Storey

Along with thousands of others my RON freezes 10 to 60 minutes into
the game. The game keeps playing, I just lose any keyboard or mouse
input as if they had been unplugged. A hard reset is the only fix.

I have updated EVERYTHING (including BIOS and 3 versions of video
drivers) and even removed my modem to try to fix it. All to no avail.

To add to the discussion though, this also happens in SimCity 3000 -
but no other software on my computer. Therefore I'm squarely blaming
DirectX 9b.

c'mon Microsoft, it's time to fix those bugs.

System:
P4 3.0Ghz
1 GB RAM
Radeon 9800
 
Hi Jim,

Since 9.0b doesn't freeze my system, and I play Halo everyday..
Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

| Along with thousands of others my RON freezes 10 to 60 minutes into
| the game. The game keeps playing, I just lose any keyboard or mouse
| input as if they had been unplugged. A hard reset is the only fix.
|
| I have updated EVERYTHING (including BIOS and 3 versions of video
| drivers) and even removed my modem to try to fix it. All to no avail.
|
| To add to the discussion though, this also happens in SimCity 3000 -
| but no other software on my computer. Therefore I'm squarely blaming
| DirectX 9b.
|
| c'mon Microsoft, it's time to fix those bugs.
|
| System:
| P4 3.0Ghz
| 1 GB RAM
| Radeon 9800
 
Jimmy,

I have tried all the things listed in your post including visiting the
excellent site http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk. I am a programmer by trade
and use my computer all day with no problems, including playing many
older games such as Quake and UT. It's only since DX9 with SimCity and
RON that I've had a freeze.

If you do a search for "Rise Of Nations" +freeze you will find
thousands of people getting the same issue. Have we all suddenly
bought faulty hardware? I don't think so.

My opinion is that it's either a combination of DX9 and my Radeon 9800
(along with a few other cards) or RON itself. Until the driver/DX
programmers agree that there's a problem there's not going to be a
fix.

One more expensive coaster courtesy of MS.
 
Hi Jim,

I appreciate your post and hope you contact Microsoft
support to file a bug report with them to be sure that the
issue is addressed. They might offer you a credit/refund.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

| Jimmy,
|
| I have tried all the things listed in your post including visiting the
| excellent site http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk. I am a programmer by trade
| and use my computer all day with no problems, including playing many
| older games such as Quake and UT. It's only since DX9 with SimCity and
| RON that I've had a freeze.
|
| If you do a search for "Rise Of Nations" +freeze you will find
| thousands of people getting the same issue. Have we all suddenly
| bought faulty hardware? I don't think so.
|
| My opinion is that it's either a combination of DX9 and my Radeon 9800
| (along with a few other cards) or RON itself. Until the driver/DX
| programmers agree that there's a problem there's not going to be a
| fix.
|
| One more expensive coaster courtesy of MS.
|
|
| "Jimmy S." <Private> wrote in message | > Hi Jim,
| >
| > Since 9.0b doesn't freeze my system, and I play Halo everyday..
| > Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
| > errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
| >
| > Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
| > I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)
| >
| > 1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
| > For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
| > Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
| >
| > 2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
| > and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
| > Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
| > heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
| > Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com
| >
| > 3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
| > and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
| > wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
| > http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)
| >
| > 4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
 
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