need help, DX 8.1 killed Half-Life

[WVR]MREBoy · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2001 1:53 am Post subject:

Hello ppl,

The moral of this post is: if it works, don't @#%$ with it. Silly little me went and installed DirectX 8.1, and also updated to the latest nVidia Detonator drivers (went from v11.10 (i think) to 23.11). Net result: anything Half-Life based (CS, TFC, etc.) locks my system when launched. All I get is a thin green line across the top of my screen, and the system is locked bigtime (have to use the reset switch).

I definately think its DX 8.1 related, as I get the exact same crash/green line when launching DXDiag, or trying to change my screen saver ! Also, my system has been working JUST FINE for the last 6+ months before I went and did this. If anyone knows how to ditch 8.1 and get 8.0 back, i'd love to know.

Particulars:
Win98SE on an Athlon 1.2ghz, 512mb RAM, ASUS branded GeForce2 GTS 32MB DDR (aka V7700 Deluxe), no overclocking on anything, was working JUST FINE 'till I installed DX 8.1

Any other ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated, so I can play TFC again

MRE

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ROOFCUTTER · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2001 9:35 am Post subject:

Are you sure your DirectX is the problem.
The detonator drivers are proprietary drivers that should be only used if the card manufacture's drirvers are unsatisfactory.
I would think about uninstalling the detonator drivers and installing the manufacture's drivers.

Here is the link for your cards drivers.
http://download.asus.com.tw/mm_dl_menu.asp

Be real careful you have to fully uninstall the old drivers first! If you need any help post. IT can really be a nightmare if you do it incorrectly.

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[ This Message was edited by: ROOFCUTTER on 2001-12-09 09:53 ]

KillerRoofcutter · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2001 9:50 am Post subject:

Yea, I agree with roof for doing those things. You are also right about "if it works don't mess with it". I really don't know what to do never had this promblem. So I will not be much help.

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<TVB>IdiotSavant · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2001 10:03 am Post subject:

If anyone knows how to ditch 8.1 and get 8.0 back, i'd love to know.

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I have a program that will remove DX*.*
You take a chance using it tho. If it doesn't work for you then you have to re-install Win98SE.

I personally have used this program several times and it has worked fine for me. But I warning you just in case you decide to try it.

ICQ me if you want it. ICQ# 2749389

If I were you I would try changing Vid Drivers and such before attempting this program.

<TVB>IdiotSavant

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[WVR]MREBoy · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2001 12:30 am Post subject:

hallo again,

Ok, lets see if I can fit 4 replies into one post...

1. Am I sure DX 8.1 is the problem ?

A. Thinking about it now, I'm not sure, seeing as how I changed it and vid drivers at the same time...

2. Why are you using the Det. drivers ?

A. ASUS came out with drivers that (basically) had wall-hacking ability built in. PunkBuster picked up on this and called it a cheat... and I'm not a cheater

Also, I got about 1000 pts. more in 3DMark 2000 using the Detonators, and also another game I have refuses to run with ASUS drivers... so this qualifies as "unsatisfactory" to me.

3. Be careful taking out the old drivers!

A. http://www.geforcefaq.com. Almost more info about GeForce cards & drivers than you can handle.

4. I have an app that will remove DX...

A. Thanks for offering, but I found a friend that still had the installer for 8.0 on his FTP site. Used that to pave over 8.1. Also downgraded to nVidia Dets. v 12.41, the last verison before the Det. XPs were relased. After doing this, everything is back to normal.

thanks to all who replied...

MRE

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