Hi all, This is a bit off topic for me, but I was wondering if anyone could help. I was given a PC game Desert Rats v Afrika Korps by a friend as he new my interest in in this particular campaign. Let me tell you before we go any further that I am no computer whiz kid but I can push a few buttons and get where I want to get in the end (Bring back my old ZX81 any day). Well I read the minimum requirements and I have plenty of everything. I managed to get the game going but admit it was a bit slow, which surprised me because like I've said I have plenty of everything. I thought I'd try and reduce the graphics etc... to speed up the game, this worked for a bit but now my computer crashes and goes back to my desktop. Any ideas? I have run DirectX diagnostics and found no problems, I have run the usual disk cleaning programmes, which seemed to speed things up at the start until I started getting the crashes. I would just give up but what I have managed to play of the game was really good so I've got the bug. Are there any computer experts on the forum who my be able to help me? Regards Kieron
Are you running Windows XP with SP2? I have found that the security aspects of SP2 blocks some gaming features unless you unblock them; I found this with MOH when I first installed SP2 and have to update every time I add a new game. I don't have this one; I tried the demo and wasn't very impressed... I prefer Combat Mission Akrika Corps.
Hi Paul, I've got XP and sorry to sound a bit stupid but whats SP2? And if I am running them both together how do I turn it off? I did say I was not a computer whiz cheers Kieron
Hi, Just jouned the forum and this was the first post I read. I haven't played yhe game myself but have checked it out as a demo. There's a dedicated website for this game with a thriving forum. They may be able to help. http://www.desertratsgame.com/ kyt
Originally posted by Paul Reed@Feb 5 2005, 12:01 AM Are you running Windows XP with SP2? I have found that the security aspects of SP2 blocks some gaming features unless you unblock them; I found this with MOH when I first installed SP2 and have to update every time I add a new game. I don't have this one; I tried the demo and wasn't very impressed... I prefer Combat Mission Akrika Corps. [post=31206]Quoted post[/post] SP2 is really annoying. It disabled some of the main features of my McAfee computer security until McAfee told me how to deal with it.
Hi Kieron - SP2 is Service Pack 2, the recent Windows XP upgrade that added a firewall etc. I am lucky as I have had no major problems with it, save this particular problem with some games, but which were easily fixable. I am on my laptop at the mo (Not XP), so will check when I am back at my desktop how I dealt with this problem. Have you also checked you have the latest version of Direct X, which is a graphics programme used in many games. I suspect you will need v.8 or 9 for this game?
Hi Paul, Right...I have now gone to the extremes of removing SP2 software from my computer aswell as Norton firewall and Norton anti-virus software, but it still isn't working... B#*$£Y computers I am now starting to through my rattles out of my pram :angry: please, please all I want to do is play my game. My kids now think this is very amusing and Michelle (wife) thinks I am the biggest kid in the house...she just dosn't understand, when a man wants to role play 'Monty' he's just got to do it. I think I should give and play hangman with the kids before I get anymore grey hairs. I think my computer gaming days are numbered. Thanks for everything regards Kieron
Removing all that stuff was a bit drastic - I would re-install it if, especially if you are on broadband, otherwise your PC will be at risk. Are you 100% sure your PC specs are up to it? And have you checked the Direct X specs.
Hi Paul, I did try un-installing the games software and re-installing it, but that didn't work either. My computer spec is AMD Athlon XP 2600 2.0 Ghz Nvidia Geforce 4 MX graphics 64mb allocated I have more than 1 gb free and DirectX 9 installed. I just don't know what to do next, any ideas? regards Kieron
how much ram are you running with at the mo pc games need loads of ram, its as inportant as graphics card
Originally posted by kieron hill@Feb 4 2005, 11:43 PM Hi all, This is a bit off topic for me, but I was wondering if anyone could help. I was given a PC game Desert Rats v Afrika Korps by a friend as he new my interest in in this particular campaign. Let me tell you before we go any further that I am no computer whiz kid but I can push a few buttons and get where I want to get in the end (Bring back my old ZX81 any day). Well I read the minimum requirements and I have plenty of everything. I managed to get the game going but admit it was a bit slow, which surprised me because like I've said I have plenty of everything. I thought I'd try and reduce the graphics etc... to speed up the game, this worked for a bit but now my computer crashes and goes back to my desktop. Any ideas? I have run DirectX diagnostics and found no problems, I have run the usual disk cleaning programmes, which seemed to speed things up at the start until I started getting the crashes. I would just give up but what I have managed to play of the game was really good so I've got the bug. Are there any computer experts on the forum who my be able to help me? Regards Kieron [post=31205]Quoted post[/post] ok to help you out i need more info give tell us exactly what happens and exact spec of your pc i will then help the best i can i am shure i can help you with this
Chindit, You have answered my question and now I feel pretty stupid...RAM, RAM, RAM, RAM, RAM my head against a brick wall. I just looked at what ram I have and I've only a piddly 192 Mb's and what is the minimum requirements for this game 256 Mb's. Look everyone I did say this was a bit off topic for me. Quick load the Norton anti-virus, firewall and SP2 back on!!! (voices from the crowd...What is that man doing.) I would like to thank everyone for trying to help me, but I think I am beyond help when it comes to the techy side of computers. "Anyone got a plumbing problem...now that is something I can help you with". thanks again everyone regards Kieron
ha ha thats pretty funny if you wanna play games then 256md ddr is the min system requirements, but i would always have 512mb in a gaming machine, i have 768md ddr ram and it works super. games close better, load better, dvds burn better. always go for loads of ram because it will make a load of differance, a good processor is no good with small ram all the best lone chindit
It doesn't cost much to get a RAM upgrade. Or you could go and look for a copy of CMAK - which doesn't run on anything near the specs you already have. See: http://battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/cmaksection.htm
Hi again, Just looked at that game Paul it looks good there are a few copies on E-bay at the moment. Also...wait for it...I had a quick look at memory while on there for the old thinking box, would you recommend getting memory from such a source? If it is a good idea please tell me what to look for. regards Kieron
If you are going to improve your specs I would take the machine to a company that knows what they are doing, unless you know how to take your PC tower apart etc. I took my lads PC for a graphics card and RAM upgrade last year so he could play all the latest games. Cost me about £175. The RAM was the cheapest part of it.
what memory do u need sd-ddr or rd-ram and what processor do you have i wouldnt buy it from ebay as most people get it from there so the price is high expect to pay around £30 for 256mb or £60 for 512mb ram also you can buy ram with a heatsink so you can overclock the speeds of your ram, but thats another story but an option to considder
