Windows XP

malik · 12-09-2001, 11:28 PM

Ive recently purchased windows xp and since then the game animations(specifically character movements)have slowed considerably. Note: The players move well on their own, but not as a group. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What can i do to correct flaw?

Aurican · 12-09-2001, 11:37 PM

What kind of computer are you running?

malik · 12-09-2001, 11:39 PM

Im running a DELL cpu.Any ideas?

Aurican · 12-10-2001, 12:13 AM

No, I mean what speed processor? Vid cards? System specs?

Gregorius · 12-10-2001, 01:18 AM

I had the same slow behavior with Win XP on a relatively fast machine. There is a way to tell XP that to treat the program as though it is running on a previous operating system. Than fixed the problem for me. Trouble is, I can't recall the exact dialogue box I used to do it Anybody on the forum recall the magic buttons? I will go back and do some research, but I wanted to tell you that there is hope.

Red Dragon Slayer · 12-10-2001, 06:04 AM

weird I have the exact same problem on ME...

Aurican · 12-10-2001, 12:36 PM

I have window XP on a 1.4 gHz w/ a Geforce 64 card and have no problems. It runs very smoothly. The only thing I can say is if you have problems you might need to DL the current drivers for your system. Sorry about the problems, but you can't blame XP as I have it and it works.

andrewas · 12-10-2001, 02:53 PM

Remember that XP uses the NT kernel for the most part - drivers that are optimised for win 9x will not neccaserily function at all under XP, and any that do will experience performance degradation.

Sorry to get all techincal on you, but go to the manufacturers web sites and download XP drivers for all your hardware.

You should be able to go into my computer -> control panel -> system and get the manufacturers name from in there, although your manufacturer should (read "might") put the manuals in the box. Just one of the reasons I prefer to build my own.

Xs iv · 12-10-2001, 05:01 PM

I would say andrewas was right.
I had same problem on XP and there was a huge difference in game speed just changing that graphics card driver.
good luck.

Gregorius · 12-10-2001, 09:07 PM

OK...here's one way to deal with older games in XP. The excerpt below is copied directly from Win XP Help. I entered "Old Games" to retrieve it from the search. It worked for me!

To set the compatibility properties for a program manually
Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab, and change the compatibility settings for your program.
Notes

The Compatibility tab is only available for programs installed on your hard drive. Although you can run the Program Compatibility Wizard on programs or setup files on a CD-ROM or floppy disk, your changes will not remain in effect after you close the program.
For more information about an option on the Compatibility tab, right-click the option and then click What's This.
To set the compatibility properties for a program manually
Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties.

12-09-2001, 11:28 PM	#1
malik Welcomed New User Join Date: November 30, 2001 Location: nyc Posts: 3	Ive recently purchased windows xp and since then the game animations(specifically character movements)have slowed considerably. Note: The players move well on their own, but not as a group. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What can i do to correct flaw? __________________ The Grim Reaper is Dead,<br />I should know....I killed him,<br />His duties now belong to Me!<p>Gore-Seeker, the Undaunted One!

12-09-2001, 11:39 PM	#3
malik Welcomed New User Join Date: November 30, 2001 Location: nyc Posts: 3	Im running a DELL cpu.Any ideas? __________________ The Grim Reaper is Dead,<br />I should know....I killed him,<br />His duties now belong to Me!<p>Gore-Seeker, the Undaunted One!

12-10-2001, 02:53 PM	#8
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Remember that XP uses the NT kernel for the most part - drivers that are optimised for win 9x will not neccaserily function at all under XP, and any that do will experience performance degradation. Sorry to get all techincal on you, but go to the manufacturers web sites and download XP drivers for all your hardware. You should be able to go into my computer -> control panel -> system and get the manufacturers name from in there, although your manufacturer should (read "might") put the manuals in the box. Just one of the reasons I prefer to build my own. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-10-2001, 05:01 PM	#9
Xs iv Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Nr London UK Posts: 20	I would say andrewas was right. I had same problem on XP and there was a huge difference in game speed just changing that graphics card driver. good luck. __________________

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12-09-2001, 11:37 PM	#2
Aurican Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 470	What kind of computer are you running?

12-10-2001, 12:13 AM	#4
Aurican Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 470	No, I mean what speed processor? Vid cards? System specs?

12-10-2001, 01:18 AM	#5
Gregorius Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 5, 2001 Location: Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA Posts: 6	I had the same slow behavior with Win XP on a relatively fast machine. There is a way to tell XP that to treat the program as though it is running on a previous operating system. Than fixed the problem for me. Trouble is, I can't recall the exact dialogue box I used to do it Anybody on the forum recall the magic buttons? I will go back and do some research, but I wanted to tell you that there is hope.

12-10-2001, 06:04 AM	#6
Red Dragon Slayer Dungeon Master Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Belgium Posts: 90	weird I have the exact same problem on ME...

12-10-2001, 12:36 PM	#7
Aurican Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 470	I have window XP on a 1.4 gHz w/ a Geforce 64 card and have no problems. It runs very smoothly. The only thing I can say is if you have problems you might need to DL the current drivers for your system. Sorry about the problems, but you can't blame XP as I have it and it works.

12-10-2001, 09:07 PM	#10
Gregorius Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 5, 2001 Location: Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA Posts: 6	OK...here's one way to deal with older games in XP. The excerpt below is copied directly from Win XP Help. I entered "Old Games" to retrieve it from the search. It worked for me! To set the compatibility properties for a program manually Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties. Click the Compatibility tab, and change the compatibility settings for your program. Notes The Compatibility tab is only available for programs installed on your hard drive. Although you can run the Program Compatibility Wizard on programs or setup files on a CD-ROM or floppy disk, your changes will not remain in effect after you close the program. For more information about an option on the Compatibility tab, right-click the option and then click What's This. To set the compatibility properties for a program manually Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties.

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