Deep6 error??

Norin · 03-01-2003, 10:39 AM

Hi all,

I'm having a very annoying tech problem when running W&W. It's like this : Whenever I start the game I get a message that Deep6 has made an illegal operation. I close that window and another one just like it pops up. The whenever I get the loading screen before a new area I get those 2 screens again and when I exit the game -> the same thing. It does not affect the game play however but it is truly irritating. Has anyone elsed experienced this? Any solutions?

Thx

WillowIX · 03-01-2003, 10:55 AM

We need som emore information I think. What OS are you using? Version of directx? The first thing that pops up in my mind is to try the patch. I know it has resolved some deep6 issues. Perhaps it will help you as well. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Norin · 03-01-2003, 01:56 PM

I've installed the patch already so that wont help.As for my system specs :

AMD Athlon 533 mhz
312 MB of RAM
8 mb video card
Windows 98
cable internet connection

Need more?

[ 03-02-2003, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: Norin ]

Bungleau · 03-01-2003, 03:59 PM

What other things do you have running? It may be a conflict between some other TSR programs*. Did this suddenly start happening, or has it been going on for a while? You might want to look at anything else in your system that may have changed, or perhaps even to reinstall W&W (saving the roster.dat and sav files that Willow will confirm).

I run on Win98 with the patch and have not had any problems. 'Course, that doesn't help you much, other than to say it's possible...

WillowIX · 03-01-2003, 04:50 PM

Hmm, win98 and the patch should be the most stable combination. Does it just say 'deep6 has made an illegal operation'? Or is there any explanation? You could try:

1) increasing your swap file (how to do that is in the tech thread) to at least 300Mb
2) deleting all files from your 'windows\temp' directory
3) run a complete scandisk
4) run a defrag
5) shut down all background applications except systray and explorer
6) as Bungleau said, re-install (try a full install if you have the space)

[ 03-01-2003, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

Norin · 03-02-2003, 05:50 AM

It's been going on from the very first time I played the game. Installing the patch had no effect whatsoever and I did do a full install. AS for reinstalling => What files do I have to save to keep my savegames?

Thx

WillowIX · 03-02-2003, 05:54 AM

You need to backup your saved games, the files from your saved games folder and your 'roster.dat' file. Then you can uninstall the game safely. Try to do a scandisk (a complete one) before installing again. If you install over a faulty cluster you will encounter problems all the time. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wyvern · 03-02-2003, 11:58 AM

What version of DirectX are you running?

Wyv

Norin · 03-02-2003, 06:23 PM

DirectX 8.0 Dutch version.

Bungleau · 03-02-2003, 10:48 PM

Hmmmm.... Directx 8.1 may help (that's what I'm running now, but the US English version). Also, take a look at any other things that you've got running. What's in the task list when you do ctl-alt-del?

03-01-2003, 10:39 AM	#1
Norin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 45	Hi all, I'm having a very annoying tech problem when running W&W. It's like this : Whenever I start the game I get a message that Deep6 has made an illegal operation. I close that window and another one just like it pops up. The whenever I get the loading screen before a new area I get those 2 screens again and when I exit the game -> the same thing. It does not affect the game play however but it is truly irritating. Has anyone elsed experienced this? Any solutions? Thx __________________ When you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you\'ll be a mile away, and have his shoes!

03-01-2003, 10:55 AM	#2
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	We need som emore information I think. What OS are you using? Version of directx? The first thing that pops up in my mind is to try the patch. I know it has resolved some deep6 issues. Perhaps it will help you as well. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

03-01-2003, 01:56 PM	#3
Norin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 45	I've installed the patch already so that wont help.As for my system specs : AMD Athlon 533 mhz 312 MB of RAM 8 mb video card Windows 98 cable internet connection Need more? [ 03-02-2003, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: Norin ] __________________ When you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you\'ll be a mile away, and have his shoes!

03-01-2003, 03:59 PM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	What other things do you have running? It may be a conflict between some other TSR programs. Did this suddenly start happening, or has it been going on for a while? You might want to look at anything else in your system that may have changed, or perhaps even to reinstall W&W (saving the roster.dat and sav files that Willow will confirm). I run on Win98 with the patch and have not had any problems. 'Course, that doesn't help you much, other than to say it's possible... __________________ B* Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-02-2003, 05:50 AM	#6
Norin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 45	It's been going on from the very first time I played the game. Installing the patch had no effect whatsoever and I did do a full install. AS for reinstalling => What files do I have to save to keep my savegames? Thx __________________ When you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you\'ll be a mile away, and have his shoes!

03-01-2003, 04:50 PM	#5
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	Hmm, win98 and the patch should be the most stable combination. Does it just say 'deep6 has made an illegal operation'? Or is there any explanation? You could try: 1) increasing your swap file (how to do that is in the tech thread) to at least 300Mb 2) deleting all files from your 'windows\temp' directory 3) run a complete scandisk 4) run a defrag 5) shut down all background applications except systray and explorer 6) as Bungleau said, re-install (try a full install if you have the space) [ 03-01-2003, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

03-02-2003, 05:54 AM	#7
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	You need to backup your saved games, the files from your saved games folder and your 'roster.dat' file. Then you can uninstall the game safely. Try to do a scandisk (a complete one) before installing again. If you install over a faulty cluster you will encounter problems all the time. [img]smile.gif[/img]

03-02-2003, 11:58 AM	#8
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	What version of DirectX are you running? Wyv

03-02-2003, 06:23 PM	#9
Norin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 45	DirectX 8.0 Dutch version. __________________ When you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you\'ll be a mile away, and have his shoes!

03-02-2003, 10:48 PM	#10
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Hmmmm.... Directx 8.1 may help (that's what I'm running now, but the US English version). Also, take a look at any other things that you've got running. What's in the task list when you do ctl-alt-del? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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