Re: my computer and ages of empire

From: Quest (qwin_at_no_)
Date: 08/11/04


Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:13:44 -0400

hi jimmy, it just so happens that i have done all those things u recommended
on my system and my AOE2 runs like a slide show, but the game performed
great when i was using ME, it only started when i upgraded to XP way back
when it came out. And i also do online tech support for FighterAce, All
other games run great.
                                        Qwin
Alienware Gaming Puter
XP (all updates installed, including SP-2 as of today)
1.2 ghz
768mb ram
SB Live
GF4 Ti4600 128mb ram
All the latest drivers!

"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote in message
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> "casey" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:202f01c47cdf$cd956dd0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> | ok look ive asked members + and ive asked millinosn of
> | poeple no1 has gave me a good answer yet
> | now my computer says error report send or dont send when
> | i try to load up ages of empire and plz dont refer me to
> | another site and plz dont say re install it or download
> | windows updates cuzz ive tryed it all and it still wont
> | work so if u got an answer then tell me k thnx
>
> Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
> please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck! :-)
>
> 1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
> programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
> blockers using: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
>
> You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
> http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
>
> 2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
> Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de to find any
> Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.
>
> 3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
> / Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
> the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
>
> 4. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
> For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
> Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html
>
> 5. Repair Windows:
> Unplug from your Internet connection, and then repair Windows:
> using this method: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> Afterwards, boot up your system, turn on your XP Internet Firewall,
> plug back into your Internet connection and install all Critical and
> Recommended updates from: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
> Contact
> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any
> rights.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
>



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