Crash (with error message).

[Zebedee]

Technical Problem

I have a technical problem that I need your help with please.

Game Version & Patch (incl. publisher):

CK (Koch Media), patched up to latest beta.

OS & build/SP:

XP Home Edition, SP2 Build 2600

Computer, CPU & speed:

x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2412 MHz

RAM:

256 Mb (MINUS 32 for Video = 224 Mb)

Free HDD space:

47.09 Gb

Video (brand, model, driver, memory):

S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR Ver. 6.14, driver: 6.14.10.33, 32mb. (it sucks I know )

Sound (brand, model, driver):

Via Ac'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM), driver: 6.14.1.3870

DirectX Version:

9.0c (4.09.0000.904)

Other:

I read the stickies but I still have the following problem:

* Repeated new games crash after c.2 - 3 hours play with an error message. Error message cites Appname:crusaders.exe, Appver:1.0.0.1, , Modname: crusaders.exe, Modver:1.0.0.1, Offset:0014cd4.

Noted down where the error message was meant to be sent to (c:\docume~1..) but was unable to find the file to put up here.

Have recently changed to SP2 and directx9c after new install of windows. Never had such a message while using SP1 and directx9b - cause of this?
No other crashes with other games.

Thanks in advance for any and all help Castellon,

Zeb

 

[Castellon]

Okay let's try some standard things.
1) Rename the AVI folder to AVI_back
2) Set the color depth to 16BIT
3) Turn off everything in the background like E-mail/ICQ/Messenger, Virus protection and everything in the system tray beside the clock.
4) Update your Windows, update your Video card drivers and audio card drivers. Then repeat steps 1-3.

If none of that helps, then:

Please run a DirectX Diagnostic:
Start menu –Run - then type Dxdiag, then select each tab across the top of the window, and run the tests on each tab. Then select “Save All Information” button in the lower right of the window. This will bring up a dialog box to allow you to select a name for the file where the information will be saved. You can save it right on the desktop as this will make it easy to find. Then copy the contents of that file from the start to the heading that says “DirectX components” then paste what you have copied into a post in this thread.

 

[Zebedee]

Thanks Castellon. Tried the standard tricks last night but will try again. Here's the DX results for the moment:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/8/2005, 09:40:40
Machine name: SIMONPC
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: Chinese)
System Manufacturer: Time Computers
System Model: P4M266-8235
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 224MB RAM
Page File: 226MB used, 319MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
Music Tab: DirectMusic test results: All tests were successful.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found. DirectPlay test results: All tests were successful.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Manufacturer: S3 Graphics, Inc.
Chip type: S3 ProSavage DDR
DAC type: S3 SDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_5333&DEV_8D04&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_00
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: s3gnb.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0033 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/13/2004 13:42:08, 401280 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: s3gnbm.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/13/2004 13:42:22, 167168 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B75DD3-CE44-11CF-F377-7A58A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x5333
Device ID: 0x8D04
SubSys ID: 0x78701462
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.

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Sound Devices
-------------
Description: VIA AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_50
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: viaudios.sys
Driver Version: 6.14.0001.3870 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/16/2003 04:05:40, 369920 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: VIA AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: viaudios.sys
Driver Version: 6.14.0001.3870 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/16/2003 04:05:40, 369920 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
VIA AC'97 Audio (WAVE), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: All tests were successful.

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1106, 0x3038
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/29/2002 13:00:00, 4736 bytes

----------------
Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 07:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 09:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 07:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:58:32, 23040 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 09:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 06:58:32, 23040 bytes

----------------------------
DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: All tests were successful.
Registry: OK

-------------------
DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: SoftV92 Data Fax Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: BTOW - IPv4 -

-----------------------
DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 48.2 GB
Total Space: 74.0 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: ST380011A

Drive: D:
Model: COMBO-52X16C
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 06:59:52, 49536 bytes

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System Devices
--------------
Name: S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Device ID: PCI\VEN_5333&DEV_8D04&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_00\4&82C770E&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\s3gnbm.sys, 6.14.0010.0033 (English), 8/13/2004 13:42:22, 167168 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\s3gnb.dll, 6.14.0010.0033 (English), 8/13/2004 13:42:08, 401280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nbicdnt.dll, 2.40.0122.0000 (English), 7/27/2004 19:04:30, 761856 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3DspWST.hlp, 9/23/2003 02:06:12, 176152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3DspCHS.hlp, 9/23/2003 02:06:04, 18279 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3DspCHT.hlp, 9/23/2003 02:06:08, 16534 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3DspJPN.hlp, 9/23/2003 02:06:08, 17373 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3DspKOR.hlp, 9/23/2003 02:06:08, 18736 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Disply.dll, 2.00.0007.0922 (English), 9/23/2003 02:07:26, 458752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Disply.cfg, 9/23/2003 02:07:38, 62392 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Displ2.cfg, 9/23/2003 02:07:38, 60904 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3in2wst.hlp, 4/27/2004 06:44:14, 39195 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3in2chs.hlp, 4/27/2004 06:44:14, 8596 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3in2cht.hlp, 4/27/2004 06:44:16, 8645 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3in2jpn.hlp, 4/27/2004 06:44:14, 9047 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3in2kor.hlp, 4/27/2004 06:44:14, 9067 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Info2.dll, 2.00.0010.0426 (English), 4/27/2004 06:44:08, 229376 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Info2.cfg, 4/27/2004 06:44:14, 38191 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3uninst.exe, 1.00.0010.0922 (English), 9/23/2003 01:46:32, 69690 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTPreset.exe, 1.01.0000.0102 (English), 2/24/2004 20:17:18, 45056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3Gm2WST.hlp, 4/20/2004 02:29:48, 133633 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3Gm2CHS.hlp, 4/20/2004 02:29:48, 17215 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3Gm2CHT.hlp, 4/20/2004 02:29:48, 17492 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3Gm2JPN.hlp, 4/20/2004 02:29:48, 16804 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\S3Gm2KOR.hlp, 4/20/2004 02:29:46, 19691 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Gamma2.dll, 2.00.0010.0419 (English), 4/20/2004 02:30:34, 348160 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Gamma2.cfg, 4/20/2004 02:30:34, 48879 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3ovlwst.hlp, 2/18/2004 03:40:44, 55911 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3ovlchs.hlp, 2/18/2004 03:40:48, 9762 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3ovlcht.hlp, 2/18/2004 03:40:46, 9732 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3ovljpn.hlp, 2/18/2004 03:40:46, 10153 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\s3ovlkor.hlp, 2/18/2004 03:40:46, 10363 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Ovrlay.dll, 2.00.0016.0728 (English), 7/28/2004 12:10:00, 352256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3Ovrlay.cfg, 8/6/2003 06:44:38, 54112 bytes

Name: SoftV92 Data Fax Modem
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14F1&DEV_2F00&SUBSYS_8D88141B&REV_01\3&13C0B0C5&0&30
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\HSFCXTS2.sys, 7.12.0009.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 06:41:48, 685056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\HSFBS2S2.sys, 7.12.0009.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 06:41:46, 220032 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\HSFDPSP2.sys, 7.12.0009.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 06:41:54, 1041536 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\mdmxsdk.sys, 1.00.0002.0006 (English), 8/4/2004 06:41:56, 11868 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\cxthsfS2.cty, 7/18/2004 06:55:22, 129045 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdmxsdk.dll, 1.00.0002.0006 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:42, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\HSFCISP2.dll, 7.12.0009.0000 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:42, 32285 bytes

Name: VIA CPU to AGP Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_B091&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C0B0C5&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\VIAAGP1.SYS, 5.01.0000.3442 (English), 7/2/2003 04:42:00, 27904 bytes

Name: VIA Standard PCI to ISA Bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3177&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C0B0C5&0&88
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:58:02, 35840 bytes

Name: VIA Standard Host Bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3148&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C0B0C5&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3104&SUBSYS_31041106&REV_82\3&13C0B0C5&0&83
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:38, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 57600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:42, 7168 bytes

Name: VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3065&SUBSYS_C01C1462&REV_74\3&13C0B0C5&0&90
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\fetnd5bv.sys, 3.41.0000.0426 (English), 12/16/2004 13:36:30, 42496 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\vuins32.dll, 1.04.0000.0009 (English), 9/17/2004 17:37:42, 61440 bytes

Name: VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_50\3&13C0B0C5&0&8D
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksuser.dll, 5.03.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 08:56:42, 4096 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksproxy.ax, 5.03.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 08:56:58, 130048 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ks.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 07:15:22, 140928 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:07:58, 60288 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:15:50, 145792 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 07:08:02, 48640 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdmaud.drv, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:58, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\viaudios.sys, 6.14.0001.3870 (English), 6/16/2003 04:05:40, 369920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system\crlds3d.dll, 4.12.0001.2002 (English), 6/16/2003 04:05:38, 765952 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\a3d.dll, 4.12.0001.2008 (English), 6/16/2003 04:05:36, 720896 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_30381106&REV_80\3&13C0B0C5&0&82
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_30381106&REV_80\3&13C0B0C5&0&81
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_30381106&REV_80\3&13C0B0C5&0&80
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 08:56:46, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 07:08:42, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_05711106&REV_06\3&13C0B0C5&0&89
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\viaide.sys, 1.00.0001.0001 (English), 8/4/2004 06:59:42, 5376 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Chinese), 8/4/2004 06:59:42, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 06:59:42, 95360 bytes

 

[Castellon]

Well, couple of problems.

Memory is a concern, really you do not have enough memory to run XP on that system.
Adding some memory would be a MAJOR improvment for all your apps.

The Big problem though for your system is the VIA drivers, they are known to be buggy, but not much you can do about it with XP.

Check to see if there is an update for the video driver, I see it is pretty old. Also check to make sure you have the latest VIA drivers, they are buggy but hopefully they keep improving them.

 

[Zebedee]

Thanks Castellon.

Memory will get upgraded on this PC as soon as I have a new job and can upgrade everything As it is, I've got the system running on minimum everything to try and keep things ok. (Using JPD's advice).

The video driver is the last one published by the manufacturer but will try and hunt down another one.

The audio driver confuses me no end - all the drivers I can find need you to specify bridgesets and I have no idea what bridgeset I have Will hunt it down.

Still a little odd because I've never had any problems with CK before (outside of bugs in patches), just since installing SP2 and directx 9c.

Cheers,

Zeb

 

[Castellon]

Well I do know people that have restored to SP1 becuase of problems with SP2, Personally I never had one problem. But you could try it.

 

[Zebedee]

Hmmm, new drivers put in. But according to dxdiag, the official VIA drivers are 3 years older than the previous ones. I'm now scared to open my PC, in case it turns out that the CPU is being powered by a hamster on a treadmill...

Will play some more hours and see if it is helping, although I get the feeling that restoring back to SP1 may be the way to go.

Thanks for the advice Castellon,

Zeb

 

[Castellon]

Good luck, sorry I could not be more help.