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KAR_MOD1 · 10-21-2001, 01:32 PM

whenever i alt-tab out of the game it always messes up the game as when i press alt-tab again the music is running but the screen is partially gone and the mouse freezes sometimes. can anyone alt tab out of the game and return w/o messing the game up? and is there an e-zier way to do so if it does..

10-22-2001, 10:37 PM

I just picked up my copy of W&W. I'm running Win2k, which I know is the problem, but perusing this thread I haven't seen the answer yet (I think). When I attempt to install it, it looks like it installs properly. However, the piece it sticks in the Start menu is blank (Start, Programs, Activision, Wizards and Warriors, *BLANK*) and I can't find an EXE named properly in the directory.

Wha'd I do wrong?

Xignal · 10-23-2001, 07:33 AM

Fuzzy,

The executable is called "deep6.exe" in the main folder. W&W has installed OK for me on both 2K and XP. I made sure that I had lots of disk space, was running as few services as possible, and chose the default installation locations.

Xignal

MitchR · 10-23-2001, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FuzzyMoogle:
I just picked up my copy of W&W. I'm running Win2k, which I know is the problem, but perusing this thread I haven't seen the answer yet (I think). When I attempt to install it, it looks like it installs properly. However, the piece it sticks in the Start menu is blank (Start, Programs, Activision, Wizards and Warriors, *BLANK*) and I can't find an EXE named properly in the directory.

Wha'd I do wrong?

Mine dod the exact same thing - I just created a desktop shortcut to the Deep6.exe file and it worked after I did a couple other things. Do a search on Win 2000 or Win2k because you will need to run the program in a Win95 compatibility mode which is not turned on by default - here is the command you need to run: regsvr32 c:\winnt\apppatch\slayerui.dll

This allows Win95/98 compatibility and will allow you to modify your shortcut properties to use the compatibility. To install the game properly I had to run apcompat.exe from the Win 2000 CDROM - its in the admin tools. Also one other important thing, mine only works good when logged into my PC as Administrator.

Good Luck !

Elorian · 10-24-2001, 05:55 AM

Hi everyone!

I have problems with a computer crash down almost at the end of the game. In Cets Pyramid, after Kerah appears and becomes Demonposessed, my Computer starts to do nothing. I can't do any actions any more, just moving the Cursor, but don't push any buttons or do other actions. The only possibility I have is to restart my Computer.
I have an Acer EXTENSA 710T Notebook, Pentium II. Sometimes I think, my Computer doesn't like the Twisted master spell, cause I had a couple of crash downs, when my own characters used them on some enemies.

Maybe anyone, that can help me?

Wyvern · 10-27-2001, 12:57 PM

Topside!

Mandrake42 · 10-27-2001, 07:40 PM

Q: My cursor in the adventure window doesnt work as described in the manual. I cant attack or get access to any other cursors but move and look. Im using an nvidia card with detonator drivers and running in D3D.

A: Install the lastest detonator drivers (21.81 at time of writing) or run the game in software mode to kill this problem.

(Since I just had this problem recently I figured I should add it here for the benefit of others)

Wyvern · 11-12-2001, 12:22 PM

Bump for Dark Savant!

KAR_MOD1 · 11-14-2001, 06:34 PM

Ok when I'm running around the Gael Serran the cursor starts going up and around in circles for no reason. and when i mean going up and down the view goes up and down and around in circles. i switched mice but still same prob. and it isnt the game b-cuz it works on my windows 98' its very annoying but only happens when i run i tryed toned down graphics and other game sets but no prevail. Also it only happens when im running but not when im walking which then takes me forever to get around. but ive never encountered this prob. on my other comp. Heres My System Specs:
OS: Windows Xp
HardDrive: 80 Gbz
Video Card: 64 Mb Nvidia
Speed: 1.7 Ghz
If my quote affends anyone plz tell me and ill stop using it.

quote:
Im going to make Lord Cet my Bitch!

[ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: KAR_MOD1 ]

flying sorcery · 11-15-2001, 01:18 AM

For the most part I haven't had many problems with crashing and so forth until now. I saved last night after I left Brimloch Roon on my way back to the Ruins to get the Samurai Baton. Tonight I haven't been able to play at all. I take a few steps and the game freezes up. I went back into Brimloch Roon and tried getting on the ship and it locked up again. I've tried it several times, trying to leave town from different gates and it continues to lock up.

Now, I'm no techie so I'm not sure what info about my system you need (or necessarily how to get the info), but here's what I do know.

Windows 98
1.2 Ghz AMD Athlon Processor
256 MB RAM
64 Meg video card
30 Gig HD
Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller

Virtual memory is set at a min of 300 and video compression is set. Please help....I'm going into withdrawal...and it could be ugly.

BTW...if you need more info, please tell me where I should go to find it.

Thanks!

11-14-2001, 06:34 PM	#159
KAR_MOD1 Drow Warrior Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Cleveland, USA Age: 38 Posts: 270	Ok when I'm running around the Gael Serran the cursor starts going up and around in circles for no reason. and when i mean going up and down the view goes up and down and around in circles. i switched mice but still same prob. and it isnt the game b-cuz it works on my windows 98' its very annoying but only happens when i run i tryed toned down graphics and other game sets but no prevail. Also it only happens when im running but not when im walking which then takes me forever to get around. but ive never encountered this prob. on my other comp. Heres My System Specs: OS: Windows Xp HardDrive: 80 Gbz Video Card: 64 Mb Nvidia Speed: 1.7 Ghz If my quote affends anyone plz tell me and ill stop using it. quote: Im going to make Lord Cet my Bitch! [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: KAR_MOD1 ] __________________ Dark Age of Camelot Addict

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10-21-2001, 01:32 PM	#151
KAR_MOD1 Drow Warrior Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Cleveland, USA Age: 38 Posts: 270	whenever i alt-tab out of the game it always messes up the game as when i press alt-tab again the music is running but the screen is partially gone and the mouse freezes sometimes. can anyone alt tab out of the game and return w/o messing the game up? and is there an e-zier way to do so if it does..

10-22-2001, 10:37 PM	#152
FuzzyMoogle Guest Posts: n/a	I just picked up my copy of W&W. I'm running Win2k, which I know is the problem, but perusing this thread I haven't seen the answer yet (I think). When I attempt to install it, it looks like it installs properly. However, the piece it sticks in the Start menu is blank (Start, Programs, Activision, Wizards and Warriors, BLANK) and I can't find an EXE named properly in the directory. Wha'd I do wrong?

10-23-2001, 07:33 AM	#153
Xignal Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 613	Fuzzy, The executable is called "deep6.exe" in the main folder. W&W has installed OK for me on both 2K and XP. I made sure that I had lots of disk space, was running as few services as possible, and chose the default installation locations. Xignal

10-24-2001, 05:55 AM	#155
Elorian Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: 35390 Giessen,Germany Posts: 6	Hi everyone! I have problems with a computer crash down almost at the end of the game. In Cets Pyramid, after Kerah appears and becomes Demonposessed, my Computer starts to do nothing. I can't do any actions any more, just moving the Cursor, but don't push any buttons or do other actions. The only possibility I have is to restart my Computer. I have an Acer EXTENSA 710T Notebook, Pentium II. Sometimes I think, my Computer doesn't like the Twisted master spell, cause I had a couple of crash downs, when my own characters used them on some enemies. Maybe anyone, that can help me?

10-27-2001, 12:57 PM	#156
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Topside!

10-27-2001, 07:40 PM	#157
Mandrake42 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 26, 2001 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 28	Q: My cursor in the adventure window doesnt work as described in the manual. I cant attack or get access to any other cursors but move and look. Im using an nvidia card with detonator drivers and running in D3D. A: Install the lastest detonator drivers (21.81 at time of writing) or run the game in software mode to kill this problem. (Since I just had this problem recently I figured I should add it here for the benefit of others)

11-12-2001, 12:22 PM	#158
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Bump for Dark Savant!

11-15-2001, 01:18 AM	#160
flying sorcery Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7	For the most part I haven't had many problems with crashing and so forth until now. I saved last night after I left Brimloch Roon on my way back to the Ruins to get the Samurai Baton. Tonight I haven't been able to play at all. I take a few steps and the game freezes up. I went back into Brimloch Roon and tried getting on the ship and it locked up again. I've tried it several times, trying to leave town from different gates and it continues to lock up. Now, I'm no techie so I'm not sure what info about my system you need (or necessarily how to get the info), but here's what I do know. Windows 98 1.2 Ghz AMD Athlon Processor 256 MB RAM 64 Meg video card 30 Gig HD Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller Virtual memory is set at a min of 300 and video compression is set. Please help....I'm going into withdrawal...and it could be ugly. BTW...if you need more info, please tell me where I should go to find it. Thanks!

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