Re: Pirates of the Caribbean
- From: "Howelljo" <Howelljo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 13:44:16 -0700
"Jimmy S." wrote:
> Hi Howelljo,
>
> Here's what Nick Kritselis from Microsoft suggests ...
>
> This can occur if you have the /DEBUG switch in your boot.ini file. Follow
> these steps to remove the /DEBUG switch:
>
> 1) Make sure Windows is set to Show All Files. To view protected operating
> system files:
> Double-click My Computer.
> On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
> Click the View tab.
> Click the "Show hidden files and folders" circle under "Hidden files and
> folders".
> Click to clear the "Hide extensions for known file types" check box.
> Click to clear the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.
> Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm your choice.
> Click OK.
>
> 2) Find boot.ini on C:\
> 3) Right-click on the file-icon and choose Properties - uncheck the
> Read-Only check box if it is checked, then click OK.
> 4) Double-click the boot.ini file, you should see text that looks like this:
> [boot loader]
> timeout=30
> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
> [operating systems]
> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
> Professional" /fastdetect /DEBUG
>
> 5) Remove the "/DEBUG" listing and any other "/" listings after ""Microsoft
> Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect" *** WARNING - If you have a multi-boot
> option, you may show more than one line under "[Operating systems]". Only
> remove text on the line pertaining to the operating system you are booting
> to. ***
> 6) Save the boot.ini file and close all Windows to desktop.
> 7) Reboot system.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick Kritselis [MS]
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
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> _________________________________________________________
>
> "Howelljo" <Howelljo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:0971A10C-5995-4F10-AD58-15B8577C8186@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> |
> |
> | "Jimmy S." wrote:
> |
> | > Hi Howelljo,
> | >
> | >
> | > That error may occur if one or more of the following conditions are true:
> | >
> | > a.. There are programs (such as an antivirus program or debugging software)
> | > that run in the background and that interfere with the game startup process.
> | > b.. Your sound card or sound card drivers are outdated.
> | > c.. The Creative Audigy sound card is installed in your computer. This sound
> | > card may conflict with the game startup process.
> | >
> | > RESOLUTION
> | > To resolve this issue, use the methods presented in this article:
> | > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812759
> | >
> | > --
> | > 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.
> | > _________________________________________________________
> | >
> | >
> | > "Howelljo" <Howelljo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:BBDA51B7-C7F2-49D6-881F-10A8DF20B7C1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | > | Hi
> | > |
> | > | I have purchased the above game and although it installed correctly it wont
> | > | start. I get an error message stating that I have a "debugger" running and i
> | > | need to close this before the game will run.
> | > | Where di i find the program and how do I close it down
> | > |
> | > | Thanks
> | > |
> | > | Howelljo
> | >
> | >
> | > None of the suggestions work.
> | My computer is regulaly updated - and my audio drivers are Legacy / Nvidia.
> | I have put in a search for the amdfix.sys file and it does not appear to be
> | on my system.
> | Any other suggestions? as this is not the only game to give me this message
> | and it's extremely annoying. The game runs a brief load up screen and then
> | givee me the message. I run xp professional and it's asking whether i'm
> | running WinIce/SoftIce software.
> |
> | Thanks
>
>
> Sorry, no good - I didn't have the "debug" line written into the system. Next suggestion please
.
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