| Need serious help please [message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 14:54  |
SinisterSpade
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Registered: October 2007
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Alright, my sister bought me this game quite a few months ago for my birthday. For some reason I never really bothered to touch it, till last night. So, I installed it and started playing..got my three good deeds done..then what happens? My monitor suddenly shuts off/goes into sleep mode. Pressing the button didn't help, so I was confused for a few moments. Then I figured it was the game and opened the task manager using ctrl alt del, minimizing the game, and my monitor came back on. So, I exited the task manager and brought the game back up. Played for about ten seconds, and the monitor turned off again.
It's been going like that ever since. Because of it I can't even get past the opening area. And I know I'm not the only one with this problem, cause someone else on gamefaqs is asking about it, but no one will answer him. Anyways, I tried a few different fixes I thought would work, but they didnt. I lowered the refresh rate, turned down all the graphics options down to the lowest, even started up in safe mode. Nothing worked. And I know the game is still going fine when the monitor turns off because the sound keeps coming off, and people are talking. I'd really like some help on fixing this. I loved fable for the xbox, and now I have TLC for the PC, and can use mods..but it wont work. o.< So..please, help.
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31315 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:25  |
SinisterSpade
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According to the readme I have more than whats needed to run the game. o.< The readme also says certain resolutions could lead to display problems. I dunno. I'll try the drivers and switching between resolutions.
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31320 is a reply to message #31317] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:30 |
ShadowX630
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Registered: April 2007
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| Grog_McGee wrote on Wed, 10 October 2007 17:27 |
Please use edit when updating information - it saves space and makes the nice admins happy.
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Oh, leave him alone. He JUST registered! Only tell people that if they do that repeatedly. Nice advice though, just keep kissing up to the Admins! lol J/K
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31325 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:33 |
SinisterSpade
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Eh..sorry. Well, now I have some new problems. Keep in mind..I'm an idiot with computers. I downloaded the latest driver for my video card, and it wouldn't install for me. When trying to install the first part called 'Catalyst suite' or something like that, it said I needed the latest .net framework, which is 2.0. I have..version 1.1 so I guess I need to update that, but I don't know how. And then it moved on and tried to install the display drivers, and I got an error saying I needed to install standard VGA drivers first..? I have no idea what that is. o.< Anyone who can help me with all this? I'd be like..in your debt forever.
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31334 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:40 |
SinisterSpade
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So..maybe that's why my thing keeps going to sleep mode while playing? o.O And I wonder why I didn't have it already then..anyways, I'm looking at multiple 2.0 things right now, and have no idea which it is I need to download. Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (x64) sounds the closest I guess..is that the one I need to download? I know I have a 64 bit system or something like that..so..?
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31336 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:41 |
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Sean_s
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Registered: June 2007
Location: Ohio
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First try running windows update, that'll give you the .net frameworks you need (or at least it did for me), then update your graphic card. If all that doesn't work then I have a theory, it could be your monitor itself. Some monitors can't take higher resolutions, so you should try a lower resolution (I use 800X600, a little jagged but still good), the default the game sets it at, I think 1280X124, witch might be too high. I think the log in screen has it at 1024X768, so at least that. If non of this works, I can't help you.
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[Updated on: Wed, 10 October 2007 15:42] Report message to a moderator |
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31338 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:44 |
SinisterSpade
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Don't worry about not being able to help me, you're all being very helpful. n_n As for windows updates, I got an update just last night? I always let those updates install. But, I'll try. How do I get it to start? I always just wait for the update thing to pop up on my task bar..
Edit: Ah, thanks very much oldboy. Downloading now. Guess that just leaves the VGA driver.
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31344 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:51 |
SinisterSpade
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I'm installing the 3.0 framework right now, but I seem to be having problems finding the VGA drivers. I searched google under 'Standard VGA drivers' and 'VGA drivers.' None gave me what I think I needed..o.< Heh, I really do suck with computers. XD Anyways, I'll also try that resolution thing mentioned earlier. I know I have it set to 1024 or..something like that. But I'll put it down to 800x600 once the framework is done installing. Who knows, the drivers might not even be needed?
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31348 is a reply to message #31344] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:54 |
ShadowX630
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Registered: April 2007
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| SinisterSpade wrote on Wed, 10 October 2007 17:51 |
Who knows, the drivers might not even be needed?
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Even if that's the case, FE still needs .Net Framework, and I'm sure you came here to learn SOMETHING about modding!
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31351 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 15:56 |
SinisterSpade
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I know, I know. And I'm installing the framework right now. XD And actually, I mostly came here to mooch off your guys mods.
Kidding, kidding. I did come here to learn.
Edit: Shit, okay guys..I need alot more help. When I finished installing, I had to restart, and after the restart..yikes. My resolution had been screwed up, so I had to fix that. And a message popped up saying ATI couldn't detect any drivers so it was gonna close down. So here I am. When scrolling down on webpages, it's look I'm flipping through one of those books, where the pictures start moving? It's very funky moving. Same for when moving around open folders like my documents. I really, really need help with this VGA thing so I can install these new drivers, or I'm screwed. Now, to tell you exactly what the message says when trying to install. 'Try and setup your display adapter with VGA drivers before installing this one.' So..please, help. ;_; Not playing fable I can deal with, but this?
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31359 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:10 |
SinisterSpade
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It's not even picking up my video card anymore. dxdiag says
The system is using the generic video driver. Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.
To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above.
Direct3D functionality not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
Help. ;_;
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31366 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:29 |
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Sean_s
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Well it's not a problem with resolution, it can support up to 2048x1536! I'll keep looking for the driver so hold on.
It seems that your graphic card is only compatible with XP pro, so if you have Vista or Media Center then it might be a compatibility problem. XP pro If you have an older version heres the wizard to select witch one you need. http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
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[Updated on: Wed, 10 October 2007 16:34] Report message to a moderator |
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31367 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:34 |
SinisterSpade
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Well, those are the drivers I was trying before. @.@ They just don't wanna work. But, I did manage to fix the scrolling problem thanks to you. On that device manager thing, it had a red x over the monitor beside the name of the video card, so I right clicked it..and one of the options was enable, so I clicked that and now that problem is gone. It works just like it did before installing the new framework. So at the point I opened fable, turned the resolution down..and it still wouldn't work. So it is either my drivers or the video card itself. And the new drivers wont install unless I figure out this VGA thing, soooo..I'm basically screwed huh?
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31369 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:36 |
SinisterSpade
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Sorry for the double post, but I do believe your update just helped me. I've been trying that pro one, but I remember when I got my system the guy said something about it being a 64 bit one. Maybe on that wizard I should try the 64 bit edition option?
Edit: Nvm, my video card isn't even listed there. XD So the pro ones should be working, but they don't wanna..
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31370 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:37 |
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Sean_s
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Location: Ohio
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If I was physically there I could possibly figure it out, unfortunately I'm not there so I'm sorry I can't any further (unless you are willing to get into a direct connection and let me see what's on your monitor and see what's going on).
Edit
Go back to the properties of my computer and tell me what's on the general tab, it should tell you what version you have.
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[Updated on: Wed, 10 October 2007 16:38] Report message to a moderator |
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| Re: Need serious help please [message #31371 is a reply to message #31302] |
Wed, 10 October 2007 16:38 |
SinisterSpade
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I'm willing to do anything at this point, and any further help would be much appreciate. Hell, all the help all you guys have given thus far is very much appreciated. But, you'd have to tell me how to go into a direct connection with you.
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