Topic: Need help with new puterUPDATE 2/6/05 (Read 1430 times)

Sandman3D · « **on:** February 04, 2005, 11:44:26 am »

Somehow, MAX got fragged when I installed it on my new puter...says maxsave.dll is invalid, then says a component is missing. I need to completely remove evrything associated with max, especially the C-Dilla so I can re-install. Normally I'd just re-format the hd then re-install, but this thing has no disc, and the one for my old puter is a hd image recovery disc. Anyone know where all the components are to remove manually. Also, is it possible to just save my copy of max on the old computer to disc and transfer to new one that way? Any help is appreciated.

Red_Green · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2005, 11:27:45 pm »

I'd like to help, but I have no idea about how to completely uninstall programs. I think Norton has software that assists with that.

Sandman3D · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2005, 01:19:54 am »

OK, well got that sorted out, but now a new problem. I installed an ATI Radeon 9200 128 MB DDR AGP video card and now when I try to start max or Ghost Recon...hell anything, the damn thing restarts and comes up with a system recovered from fatal error message...WTF!!

Centurus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2005, 10:46:08 am »

Normally, I'm pretty good at solving these problems, but damn does this one have me stumped. The card you just installed seems to be an older model, if I'm right. Double check that the card is in all the way and properly secured. Also, if your new computer was running on onboard graphics before, go into BIOS and make sure that the onboard graphics controller is disabled, and that you have the current controller set to AGP or PCI, depending on which slot you installed the graphics card on (assuming it's AGP).

You might also want to try and get the most current system drivers not only for the graphics card, but for the system itself. If your computer was originally a brand name, go to the manufacturer site, download the most updated drivers, and install them. If you built your own rig, go to the motherboard manufacturer site and download the latest Flash BIOS and board drivers.

As I said before, if your computer was a brand name, contact the computer manufacturer and purchase the necessary recovery discs that you'll need to reformat the computer.

Personally, I hate name brands. Too many hassles. I build my own rigs, so I always have everything I need to bring the system back up if something goes wrong. I know it can get costly, but hey, I save myself headaches when it comes to maintainence and repair, cause I can do the work myself.

Anyway, if all the above fails, you could try calling Microsoft directly, and see if they can help resolve the situation. And if that still doesn't work, here's what you'll need to get.

1.) 12 gauge, double-barrel, sawed off shotgun.

2.) 2 boxes of shells for said shotgun.

3.) 20 pound sledge hammer.

4.) large chopping axe.

5.) some sort of corrosive acid or nitro glycerine.

6.) LAST RESORT!!!! A rubber chicken.

Terradyhne · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2005, 12:26:47 pm »

i have heared that some Mainboards had problems with Radeon 9100se, 9200se and 9600, especialle those new Athlon 64 boards

Wolfsglen · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2005, 12:51:32 pm »

Wish i could help ya out, i normally make it a personal mission to try and sort out annoying ****ard problems like that, but im on the brink of retiring from 'bashing and letting a lot of people i promised work for down if i dont get some time to myself soon

I would definitely try a complete uninstall of your graphics drivers followed by installing the latest ones you can find, if you havent already, that will at least eliminate one thing "to try" so we can move on to something else if need. Your problem also reminds me of something a friend had with an ATI card before, that we solved by disabling the "VPU recovery service" from within the ATI control panel...might be worth looking into.

Not much help im afraid, but good luck.

Sandman3D · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2005, 06:04:08 pm »

Thanx guys, got it fixed. Had to tweak a few settings, plus downloads a lot of updates and drivers. Now it's running beautifully.

Now I just need to get my saved max files so I can finish a few things.

Sandman3D · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2005, 09:38:59 pm »

Well, got all of that fixed, but when I installed MotherBoardMonitor on my machine, it's showing a critical temp. problem. Need to fix before I run anything extensive...don't want to fry my CPU.

MORE DELAYS>>>GETTING MODEL MAKING WITHDRAWALS!!!

Red_Green · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2005, 09:58:39 pm »

Quote from: Sandman3D on February 06, 2005, 09:38:59 pm

Well, got all of that fixed, but when I installed MotherBoardMonitor on my machine, it's showing a critical temp. problem. Need to fix before I run anything extensive...don't want to fry my CPU.

MORE DELAYS>>>GETTING MODEL MAKING WITHDRAWALS!!!

Hang in ther man. If the modeling withdrawal gets real bad, pick up some playdough.

Sandman3D · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2005, 11:12:28 pm »

LEGOS!!

Centurus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2005, 09:10:32 am »

If memory serves, an ideal temp for a processor is anywhere between 38-42 degrees. If I were you, I'd go and get a heatsink fan that's rated for a processor speed, where your processor speed falls somewhere in the middle. Or, hey, if you've got the cash, get one of those new radiator heatsinks. The ones that use cooled water to cool off the processor. I hear they keep processors way cool. Costs a bit of cash, but if it extends the life of your processor, it's worth it, isn't it?

Oh, some extremely sensitive advice. Get the rubber chicken. You might need it. :-D

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