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masta_yoda · Mar 15, 2008, 10:33 AM // 10:33

getting alot of these fatal errors where they make u send a report if u want or dont want to

i get around 20 in 5 mins or so in highly populated areas, i dunno if its my comp but specs r

2.4ghz processor
1500 mb of ram
128 nvidia graphics card
pentium 4
xp

i get these disconnects usually in highly populated areas [eg. kamadan d1]

i set everything on low and stuff

any help or suggestions?

Kain666 · Mar 15, 2008, 10:50 AM // 10:50

try reinstall windows? i got the same errors on my computer and after i reinstalled it worked fine

bbh4r4l · Mar 15, 2008, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Try to reinstall Guild Wars. That help me When I kept getitng errors.

Malice Black · Mar 15, 2008, 02:27 PM // 14:27

Try a defrag first, then a reinstall.

Grasping Darkness · Mar 15, 2008, 03:25 PM // 15:25

i had those errors until i had my r.a.m. tested and found out that i had a defective stick.

Something Wickked · Mar 15, 2008, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by masta_yoda

getting alot of these fatal errors where they make u send a report if u want or dont want to

i get around 20 in 5 mins or so in highly populated areas, i dunno if its my comp but specs r

2.4ghz processor
1500 mb of ram
128 nvidia graphics card
pentium 4
xp

i get these disconnects usually in highly populated areas [eg. kamadan d1]

i set everything on low and stuff

any help or suggestions?

Its your video card, the minimum req. for Video memory is 256 mb (i think) this means that if it's a nvidia GeForce it has to be over a 5400.

MisterB · Mar 15, 2008, 08:07 PM // 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Something Wickked

Its your video card, the minimum req. for Video memory is 256 mb (i think) this means that if it's a nvidia GeForce it has to be over a 5400.

That is false. The minimum specs recommend 32MB of VRAM for Prophecies and Factions, and 64MB for Nightfall and GW:EoTN. Recommended minimum specs are double those figures.

Source: http://www.guildwars.com/products/gu...es/default.php
http://www.guildwars.com/products/ey...enorth-faq.php
My PC runs GW fine with 128MB VRAM graphics card.

Try running memtest on each of your RAM modules individually.

0siris · Mar 15, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Defrag your drive, then download Contig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beqx

Unzip the exe to your C:\WINDOWS\system32 directory.

Click Start -> Run -> 'cmd'

At the command prompt, type: contig -a "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.dat" (this is assuming you installed it to the default directory). This will tell you how fragmented your file is. To defrag it, run the same line again but without the -a flag. You might need to do a few passes to get it down to its minimum file size.

masta_yoda · Mar 15, 2008, 08:40 PM // 20:40

ty everyone for the help

masta_yoda · Mar 16, 2008, 07:48 AM // 07:48

i defragged it but i still get fatal errors

i also just reinstalled gw and defragged it again and im still getting fatal errors

Brayolnne · Mar 16, 2008, 09:01 AM // 09:01

Ok, I'm not sure exactly what your problem is. However, I would suggest the following list of possible fixes. Each of these applies to different possible areas of trouble. This is kind of the "shotgun" approach; something here should fix the problem. The farther down the list you get, the more serious / technical the issue is.

Turn off any unnecessary start-up & system tray programs.
Clear out all cookies you don't need by manually deleting them. Keep any for websites that have custom settings (passwords, account info, forum colors, etc).
Clear out your internet cache completely. (Doing these last two before anti-virus makes AV run quicker,)
Run a full anti-virus system scan
Run multiple anti-malware scans one at a time (AVG Anti-spyware, Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, etc - several free trials on the net. None is "perfect", each might catch different things).
Use Checkdisk (comes with Windows, but others make equivalent software) to check the integrity of your hard disk drive. (This can take several hours - start it before going to sleep.)
Make a back-up of your registry. Run a registry cleaning program (not included with windows but many 3rd party utility software packages come with this.) to try deleting old and unneeded entries.
Ground yourself against the possibility of static during all of the stuff below.
Power down your system, let it cool for 15 minutes and open the case up.
Check to see if wiring is neatly arranged. Wiring can interfere with the flow of air through your case. Overheating of cpu/graphics card/memory can produce very strange results.
Examine components inside for dust / dust-bunnies. Carefully vacuum out - without touching the nozzle to anything. Pay particular attention to grills, fans, heatsinks.
Remove memory and examine for discoloration / warping / unusually hot spot. Before re-installing blow along contacts and inside the connection port a couple times for each. You're trying to remove dust / gunk.
Repeat process with your video card. Most have their own fans - make sure they're not clogged.
While you're in there, carefully double-check that all wires are connected; nothing is coming loose.

Opening up your computer case will immediately void any warranty. If you purchased the system from a manufacturer or retailer who offers customer support, I would suggest contacting them before trying any of the hardware stuff. Additionally, if you don't feel comfortable with doing anything, then don't try. This is definitely something to be "better safe than sorry".

If nothing else works, you might have to re-install windows. In rare cases this is necessary because some required file or process has been accidentally erased / altered / damaged and their is no specific way to let you know. Re-installing will return your system to a known good state. Make sure to copy all your personal files and settings. Verify that this back-up is working correctly. Locate all of your installation disks and CD Keys. Download all program / software / driver updates unto a CD. (This way, in case their is a problem of any kind, you don't get stuck needing something off the net.)

masta_yoda · Mar 17, 2008, 05:05 AM // 05:05

my cpu usage is at 80-90% ++ and i close all programs cept gw

Admael · Mar 17, 2008, 05:20 AM // 05:20

Get the new DirectX patches here.
Get the new Nvidia drivers here. Make sure you install your old ones first.

Njaiguni Blaze · Mar 17, 2008, 10:32 AM // 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0siris

Defrag your drive, then download Contig

Do you have any idea how to work around the UAC (User Account Control) in Vista without disabling it?

Serra_Nightbloom · Mar 18, 2008, 06:17 PM // 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brayolnne

Ok, I'm not sure exactly what your problem is. However, I would suggest the following list of possible fixes. Each of these applies to different possible areas of trouble. This is kind of the "shotgun" approach; something here should fix the problem. The farther down the list you get, the more serious / technical the issue is.

Turn off any unnecessary start-up & system tray programs.
Clear out all cookies you don't need by manually deleting them. Keep any for websites that have custom settings (passwords, account info, forum colors, etc).
Clear out your internet cache completely. (Doing these last two before anti-virus makes AV run quicker,)
Run a full anti-virus system scan
Run multiple anti-malware scans one at a time (AVG Anti-spyware, Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, etc - several free trials on the net. None is "perfect", each might catch different things).
Use Checkdisk (comes with Windows, but others make equivalent software) to check the integrity of your hard disk drive. (This can take several hours - start it before going to sleep.)
Make a back-up of your registry. Run a registry cleaning program (not included with windows but many 3rd party utility software packages come with this.) to try deleting old and unneeded entries.
Ground yourself against the possibility of static during all of the stuff below.
Power down your system, let it cool for 15 minutes and open the case up.
Check to see if wiring is neatly arranged. Wiring can interfere with the flow of air through your case. Overheating of cpu/graphics card/memory can produce very strange results.
Examine components inside for dust / dust-bunnies. Carefully vacuum out - without touching the nozzle to anything. Pay particular attention to grills, fans, heatsinks.
Remove memory and examine for discoloration / warping / unusually hot spot. Before re-installing blow along contacts and inside the connection port a couple times for each. You're trying to remove dust / gunk.
Repeat process with your video card. Most have their own fans - make sure they're not clogged.
While you're in there, carefully double-check that all wires are connected; nothing is coming loose.

Opening up your computer case will immediately void any warranty. If you purchased the system from a manufacturer or retailer who offers customer support, I would suggest contacting them before trying any of the hardware stuff. Additionally, if you don't feel comfortable with doing anything, then don't try. This is definitely something to be "better safe than sorry".

If nothing else works, you might have to re-install windows. In rare cases this is necessary because some required file or process has been accidentally erased / altered / damaged and their is no specific way to let you know. Re-installing will return your system to a known good state. Make sure to copy all your personal files and settings. Verify that this back-up is working correctly. Locate all of your installation disks and CD Keys. Download all program / software / driver updates unto a CD. (This way, in case their is a problem of any kind, you don't get stuck needing something off the net.)

Good advice except for the following:

1. Opening your case will not void your warranty (unless your talking about a laptop case).

2. Be extra careful on removing dust around IC chips, the high speed flow of air (either blown or sucked) can cause enough static electricity to fry these chips.

Serra_Nightbloom · Mar 18, 2008, 06:22 PM // 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by masta_yoda

my cpu usage is at 80-90% ++ and i close all programs cept gw

If your cpu usage is that high you still have something running.

Go to your Task Manager and look at your Processes Tab.

Which process is taking up all your CPU usage?

Check the image name and look it up under google to see what it is.

Then remove/disable the offensive item.

Spyware, Malware, Trojans, Viruses, Keyloggers, etc. etc. etc. could all cause communication problems resulting in GW.exe erroring out.

Brayolnne · Mar 19, 2008, 10:26 AM // 10:26

Serra,

Last I knew if you purchased a computer from any manufacturer (Dell, HP, e-Machines, etc) of any kind and opened the case they would say you voided the warranty. I've built my own for a number of years and could be mistaken.

But I completely agree that something is going on with cpu usage at such a high rate. Some kind of cpu intensive process is taking place. Unfortunately we don't know if it's just a poorly written program or some kind of malicious code.

Hmmmm.... just noticed the OP is banned. Guess we'll never know.

Brianna · Mar 19, 2008, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Lmao, banned.

If you build your own computer you can't void any warranty, that's not even practical since you made the computer yourself.

Now on manufacturer computers depending.. it *might* void the warranty if it says it will.

But why? People need to open their cases to get dust out, that would just be another cheap way to say ''Your computer is full of dust, send it to us so we can charge you 200$ to get it out.''

Which might I add is supporting bad computer use. Computers are like pets, take care of them or they die, dust can stop your system from operating properly and in a worst case light it on fire, which would be funny as heck.

So yeah, they should encourage you to open it up every now and then, but that's me.

Brayolnne · Mar 20, 2008, 08:09 AM // 08:09

Years ago a friend worked for a computer store. People fry their computers, buy new machines and then swap out good components for fried components. Among other things.

Oh, and lets not forget the Tim Allan (from Home Improvement fame) school of "repair".