<ul><li>Winkey+Pause (or right-click on "My Computer" and select properties, or select it and press alt+enter, whatever)</li><li>"Advanced" tab</li><li>"Settings" in the "startup and recovery" frame</li><li>In the "System failure" frame, uncheck all 3 boxes, and set memory dump to "(none)".</li></ul> This will prevent your PC from restarting during a crash, but not the crash itself. Join a server and post the details of the error message you get. (If, fingers-crossed, you get one.)
What have you done since it worked? Have you got the latest version of NS? By "server loading" do you mean "starting my own server" or "joining an online server"?
Pfft, I never get praise when I give advice... <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
When the server loader (I am joining a server) reaches pharsing resources, the blue screen of death comes up and tells me that windows had to close because something bad happened... Something about display...
This comes up on a BLUE SCREEN (like the ones that come up on WIN98 if they crash) except this is the message:
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time your are seeing this Stop Error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follor these steps:
Check to be sure that you have adequate disk space. If a driver is identified in the Stop Message, disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver updates. Try changing video adapters.
Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disabe components, restart you computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup options, and then select Safe Mode.
<!--QuoteBegin-Lt Patch+May 22 2005, 03:50 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Lt Patch @ May 22 2005, 03:50 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Pfft, I never get praise when I give advice... <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> :huggles: There there. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> The irony is that you're far older than me, actually have a paid job in computing, and can probably offer more sound advice. My over-use of smilies is what gives me the edge. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Now for some follow-ups... <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=93655&st=0#entry1483897' target='_blank'>Hehe</a>
Thats cool and all, but how about going back to helping me <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
A career in Computers, whilst rather stimulating, IS NOT WELL PAID, EASY, LESS STRESSFUL, OR QUICK TO GET INTO!!!
Down with the propaganda!
*burns CompuTeach* <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Don't say that, I'm going to Oxford to read CompSci in 4 or 5 months... :S
PC repair may not be brilliantly paid, but writing server code for companies like eBay should be. - Computing has many pathways. Repair is simply the darkside. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Smulliner, I appologise for totally derailing your thread. <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>But it was Depot's fault! He started it! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--></span>
<!--QuoteBegin-BlueNovember+May 22 2005, 12:45 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (BlueNovember @ May 22 2005, 12:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Smulliner, I appologise for totally derailing your thread. <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>But it was Depot's fault! He started it! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--></span><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Ok no problem I forgive you. NOW PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Recommendations<ul><li>Reinstall the drivers for the card. <a href='http://www.driverfiles.net/Sound-Cards/Hercules/museXL/download/page,show,12012,315,7,.html' target='_blank'>http://www.driverfiles.net/Sound-Cards/Her...012,315,7,.html</a> <a href='http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/companies/454.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/companies/454.htm</a> (requires registration, probably provided on BugMeNot if you use firefox) </li><li>Disable the sound card and see if the game now functions. (MyComputer->Properties, Hardware, Device manager, find card in list, disable, restart.)</li></ul> Further querries: Does the sound work fine in other games? What about HL1 mods and steam games?
Sorry this is of limited use, but googling the memory addresses was fruitless, I've not come across this particular problem before (no surprise there,) and I can't see why there should be conflicts if the sound works fine in other games, as it probably does. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I found a lot of other people have this same problem with various things, such as MP3s, DVDs, and even another person playing NS (possibly you on another forum?).
*cracks knuckles in readiness* Right-o. Cmaudio.sys is a core drivers file associated with the C-Media range of audio chipsets, which can range from the lowest 2.1 onboard solution that manufactureres just throw on to provide basic sound functions, right up to some, actually quite good, mid-range sound solutions. If your cmaduio.sys file becomes corrupted in anyway, then most applications will generate a STOP code, reinstalling the drivers from the installation CD provided with your C-Media based equipment. Failing that, search the web for the EXACT item of hardware you have.
This can normally be done from any good search engine, but better to do it from the manufacturer's website, not the C-Media one. All good manufacturer's will have a dedicated downloads area, with a rather powerful search engine built in.
You will need to know what the C-Media chipset is located on, it will normally be a PCI-add in card with sound connections on it, or it will be an onboard sound chip solution. If it is onboard, then you need to go to your motherboard manufacturer's website, normally www.<manufacturer's name here>.com, or .com.tw (most manufacturer's main sites are either located in the US, or in Taiwan.)
Browse to the relevant page, and download a fresh copy of the drivers, disconnect from the internet, and install them.
Make sure to close any running anti-virus solutions, firewalls, and any P2P software, then install the files. Restart your computer, then try it again.
Typical, like you said, the problem will not be unique to NS, if the problem is corrupted driver files. It may be more noticable with software that uses advanced audio functions, like games.
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This will prevent your PC from restarting during a crash, but not the crash itself. Join a server and post the details of the error message you get. (If, fingers-crossed, you get one.)
What have you done since it worked?
Have you got the latest version of NS?
By "server loading" do you mean "starting my own server" or "joining an online server"?
GL HTH.
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Once more Depot, you bring a smile to my face.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time your are seeing this Stop Error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follor these steps:
Check to be sure that you have adequate disk space. If a driver is identified in the Stop Message, disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver updates. Try changing video adapters.
Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disabe components, restart you computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup options, and then select Safe Mode.
Technical Information:
*** STOP: 0x0000008E (0xc0000005, 0xf7B43618, 0xF4035814, 0x00000000)
*** cmaudio.sys - Address F7B43618, Date Stamp 3c7f21b5<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Urg, is it the sound driver that is screwing up NS? Thank for any help!
:huggles:
There there. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
The irony is that you're far older than me, actually have a paid job in computing, and can probably offer more sound advice. My over-use of smilies is what gives me the edge. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Now for some follow-ups...
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=93655&st=0#entry1483897' target='_blank'>Hehe</a>
Bleh, Don't believe those CompuTeach adverts!
A career in Computers, whilst rather stimulating, IS NOT WELL PAID, EASY, LESS STRESSFUL, OR QUICK TO GET INTO!!!
Down with the propaganda!
*burns CompuTeach*
A career in Computers, whilst rather stimulating, IS NOT WELL PAID, EASY, LESS STRESSFUL, OR QUICK TO GET INTO!!!
Down with the propaganda!
*burns CompuTeach* <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Don't say that, I'm going to Oxford to read CompSci in 4 or 5 months...
:S
PC repair may not be brilliantly paid, but writing server code for companies like eBay should be. - Computing has many pathways. Repair is simply the darkside. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Smulliner, I appologise for totally derailing your thread.
<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>But it was Depot's fault! He started it! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--></span>
Ok no problem I forgive you. NOW PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM! <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<a href='http://www.driverfiles.net/Sound-Cards/Hercules/museXL/download/page,show,12012,315,7,.html' target='_blank'>http://www.driverfiles.net/Sound-Cards/Her...012,315,7,.html</a>
<a href='http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/companies/454.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/companies/454.htm</a> (requires registration, probably provided on BugMeNot if you use firefox)
</li><li>Disable the sound card and see if the game now functions. (MyComputer->Properties, Hardware, Device manager, find card in list, disable, restart.)</li></ul>
Further querries:
Does the sound work fine in other games? What about HL1 mods and steam games?
Sorry this is of limited use, but googling the memory addresses was fruitless, I've not come across this particular problem before (no surprise there,) and I can't see why there should be conflicts if the sound works fine in other games, as it probably does. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Lt.Patch, you're up. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I found a lot of other people have this same problem with various things, such as MP3s, DVDs, and even another person playing NS (possibly you on another forum?).
Is this onboard audio? Or a specific sound card?
Any known conflicts? Corruption? Viruses? =p
Right-o. Cmaudio.sys is a core drivers file associated with the C-Media range of audio chipsets, which can range from the lowest 2.1 onboard solution that manufactureres just throw on to provide basic sound functions, right up to some, actually quite good, mid-range sound solutions. If your cmaduio.sys file becomes corrupted in anyway, then most applications will generate a STOP code, reinstalling the drivers from the installation CD provided with your C-Media based equipment. Failing that, search the web for the EXACT item of hardware you have.
This can normally be done from any good search engine, but better to do it from the manufacturer's website, not the C-Media one. All good manufacturer's will have a dedicated downloads area, with a rather powerful search engine built in.
You will need to know what the C-Media chipset is located on, it will normally be a PCI-add in card with sound connections on it, or it will be an onboard sound chip solution. If it is onboard, then you need to go to your motherboard manufacturer's website, normally www.<manufacturer's name here>.com, or .com.tw (most manufacturer's main sites are either located in the US, or in Taiwan.)
Browse to the relevant page, and download a fresh copy of the drivers, disconnect from the internet, and install them.
Make sure to close any running anti-virus solutions, firewalls, and any P2P software, then install the files. Restart your computer, then try it again.
Typical, like you said, the problem will not be unique to NS, if the problem is corrupted driver files. It may be more noticable with software that uses advanced audio functions, like games.
*tags out*
NEXT! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->