Help please
- Titanwarrior89
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Help please
My machine can run the larger strategic battles but not the indivdual flying(tactical). Wondering why.
Dell Laptop with a P2.2 gig
Ram 2 gig
geforce go 6800(with up dated drivers for it)
DX 9.0C
[:(]
Dell Laptop with a P2.2 gig
Ram 2 gig
geforce go 6800(with up dated drivers for it)
DX 9.0C
[:(]
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RE: Help please
I don't see the problem based on your posted specs - could you post a DxDiag file for us please?
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- Titanwarrior89
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RE: Help please
Thanks Erik will do.
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
I don't see the problem based on your posted specs - could you post a DxDiag file for us please?
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RE: Help please
Hello Titan,
Since you can run the tactical side of things it might be worth playing with the resoultion in settings and also try lowijng the graphic settings.
Performance biggest savers in BOBII
horizon distance = medium (saves 15%) or low
weather = medium or low
particle density = Medium or low
Object Density = medium or low
Water = medium or low
As with any simulation this side of the game will just require you to try a few settings to find the sweet spot for your individual system.
Cheers,
Lewis
Since you can run the tactical side of things it might be worth playing with the resoultion in settings and also try lowijng the graphic settings.
Performance biggest savers in BOBII
horizon distance = medium (saves 15%) or low
weather = medium or low
particle density = Medium or low
Object Density = medium or low
Water = medium or low
As with any simulation this side of the game will just require you to try a few settings to find the sweet spot for your individual system.
Cheers,
Lewis
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Thanks for the response. I Can't run the tactical but larger strategic game. When I go into fly all that happens in a "Still Screen" but goes no where from there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. [:)]
ORIGINAL: Lewis Shockwave
Hello Titan,
Since you can run the tactical side of things it might be worth playing with the resoultion in settings and also try lowijng the graphic settings.
Performance biggest savers in BOBII
horizon distance = medium (saves 15%) or low
weather = medium or low
particle density = Medium or low
Object Density = medium or low
Water = medium or low
As with any simulation this side of the game will just require you to try a few settings to find the sweet spot for your individual system.
Cheers,
Lewis
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
- Titanwarrior89
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Erik sent the file to the support E-mail that you showed. Thanks.
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
I don't see the problem based on your posted specs - could you post a DxDiag file for us please?
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
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"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
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RE: Help please
Check your OPTIONS / 3D resolution settings. Turn off the USE DESKTOP RESOLUTION and manually select a resolution you know your monitor supports.
Also, check here for all known issues:
www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/troubleshoot
Scott
Also, check here for all known issues:
www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/troubleshoot
Scott
RE: Help please
I purchased the game last night but am afraid I have encountered the same exact problem. Specs should handle this game and I have tried several of the suggestions here.
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Battle of Britain II requires a video card to play.
The post above with the GeForce 6800 card is an odd one, which is why I suggested he check his resolution settings. Sometimes the auto-res picks up an odd resolution.
Be sure to check the www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/troubleshoot link. BOB2 is quite mature and there are few unknown issues with the game. I'll keep watching this thread to help out and answer any questions.
Scott.
The post above with the GeForce 6800 card is an odd one, which is why I suggested he check his resolution settings. Sometimes the auto-res picks up an odd resolution.
Be sure to check the www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/troubleshoot link. BOB2 is quite mature and there are few unknown issues with the game. I'll keep watching this thread to help out and answer any questions.
Scott.
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Thanks I am checking all that and see if I can get it too work in the tactical mode.[:)]
ORIGINAL: Scott_Shockwave
Battle of Britain II requires a video card to play.
The post above with the GeForce 6800 card is an odd one, which is why I suggested he check his resolution settings. Sometimes the auto-res picks up an odd resolution.
Be sure to check the www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/troubleshoot link. BOB2 is quite mature and there are few unknown issues with the game. I'll keep watching this thread to help out and answer any questions.
Scott.
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
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Hey Bennett if you come up with something let me no. Please-Same here if I do.[:(]
ORIGINAL: Bennett
I purchased the game last night but am afraid I have encountered the same exact problem. Specs should handle this game and I have tried several of the suggestions here.
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
RE: Help please
Will do Titanwarrior89. I will probably come back to it this weekend to try and make it work. I had the original BoB and enjoyed it warts and all.
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ORIGINAL: Titanwarrior89
Erik sent the file to the support E-mail that you showed. Thanks.
Could you also post it here please? I'm going to move this thread to the support sub-forum as well.
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- Titanwarrior89
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Okie doe. I am going down the support site, troubling shooting checks and so far nothing. Can get it to work right. Oh well![:(]
ORIGINAL: Bennett
Will do Titanwarrior89. I will probably come back to it this weekend to try and make it work. I had the original BoB and enjoyed it warts and all.
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
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Bennett. I finally got it to run. Had to turn off/low on just about everything and waited for about a minute for it too load from the stile screen(sky with planes or clouds background).[:D]
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
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RE: Help please
I'll try that. Updated drivers and latest direct x, added mod v. 2.07 and still no luck.
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Bennett,
Could you also post a DxDiag here please?
Could you also post a DxDiag here please?
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- Titanwarrior89
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RE: Help please
Well guys I was wrong. I can get the allied to run in tactical but not the Germans.[:(]
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
RE: Help please
I tried reducing all visuals to minimal levels. I managed to get the single Bf 109 German take off training mission after waiting ten minutes. Still haven't got any other tactical missions to load.
The Dxdiag print out below:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/15/2008, 19:28:35
Machine name: BEAR-UFQDN6FSFV
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 433MB used, 2030MB 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
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'East Front' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall that application. The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'West Front' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall that application.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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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)
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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON 9800 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4E48)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6764 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/22/2008 14:43:41, 272384 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/22/2008 15:38:03, 2845696 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D08-11CF-DE69-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4E48
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A
The Dxdiag print out below:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/15/2008, 19:28:35
Machine name: BEAR-UFQDN6FSFV
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 433MB used, 2030MB 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
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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'East Front' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall that application. The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'West Front' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall that application.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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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
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Card name: RADEON 9800 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4E48)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6764 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/22/2008 14:43:41, 272384 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/22/2008 15:38:03, 2845696 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D08-11CF-DE69-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4E48
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A
- Titanwarrior89
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RE: Help please
Now I can't run anything again.[:(] I think I'll uninstall and give up.[:o] Maybe I can run one scenario as the brits but not the germans. But if I get out of the convoy scenario -still goes to a stile frame picture.
"Before Guadalcanal the enemy advanced at his pleasure. After Guadalcanal, he retreated at ours".
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"
"Mama, There's Rabbits in the Garden"