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CatherineE
06-13-2004, 08:38 AM
I've just been given URU as a present but my systems aren't up to it. I'm not good on technology - I just switch it on and hope it works. Please could I ask some very basic questions.

I know I need to upgrade my RAM but what do I need to get. I see SIMM, DIMM and RIMM and it doesn't mean a thing to me.

Also, I need to upgrade my Graphics Card. Will any GeForce card do? - thinking of getting a second hand one from E-bay - or will I have compatability problems with any of them.

I'm attaching the DxDiag for info. Any help gratefully recieved.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/9/2004, 15:40:47
Machine name: 005759520079
Operating System: Windows Me (4.90, Build 3000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell NEC
System Model: 00000000000000000000000
BIOS: American Megatrends
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.0GHz
Memory: 192MB RAM
Page File: 193MB used, 1663MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: /PackageInstall
DxDiag Version: 4.09.0000.0902 32bit

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: The file nvdisp.drv is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type:
DAC type:
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_002D&SUBSYS_B242107D&REV_15\000800
Display Memory: 15.5 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit)(optimal refresh rate)
Monitor: MT-8617E
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nvdisp.drv
Driver Version: 4.13.0001.2181 (English)
DDI Version: 7
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/8/2001 17:13:00, 106976 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: No
WHQL Date Stamp: None
VDD: *vdd
Mini VDD: nvmini.vxd
Mini VDD Date: , 0 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-436D-11CF-487B-4392B7C2C935}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x002D
SubSys ID: 0xB242107D
Revision ID: 0x0015
Revision ID: 0x0015
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: VIA Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_20011631&REV_20\BUS_00&DEV_07&FUNC_05
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: viaudio.SYS
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3111 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/6/2000 22:11:00, 40103 bytes
Other Files: viaudio.SYS
Driver Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: VIA Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: viaudio.SYS
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3111 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/6/2000 22:11:00, 40103 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
VIA Audio (WAVE), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
MIDI Mapper, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
Attached: 0
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Wheel Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC001
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: Yes
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: PPP Adapter. -
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: MSP3880-W 56K Modem #2
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: MSP3880-W 56K Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Gangsters (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Gangsters.exe (<File Missing&gthttp://ubbxforums.ubi.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Vegas Games 2000 (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Vegas.exe (1.00.0000.0004)

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 9.1 GB
Total Space: 18.0 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: IDE DISK TYPE47

Drive: Q:
Model: SAMSUNG COMBO SM-304B

Drive: D:
Model: LG CD-ROM CRD-8522B

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DirectX Components
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ddraw.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 358400 bytes
ddraw16.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 28496 bytes
ddrawex.dll: 4.87.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 36864 bytes
ddraw.vxd: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 30469 bytes
ddhelp.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dxapi.sys: 4.87.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 2416 bytes
d3d8.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 1188864 bytes
d3dref8.dll: 4.08.0000.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 236544 bytes
d3d9.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1629184 bytes
d3dim.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 638976 bytes
d3dim700.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 892416 bytes
d3dref.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 155648 bytes
d3dramp.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 606208 bytes
d3drm.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 446464 bytes
d3dxof.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 118784 bytes
d3dpmesh.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 102400 bytes
dplay.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 57344 bytes
dplayx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 229376 bytes
dpmodemx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 36864 bytes
dpwsock.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 40960 bytes
dpwsockx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 65536 bytes
dplaysvr.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 40960 bytes
dpnsvr.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 28672 bytes
dpnet.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 376832 bytes
dpnlobby.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 16384 bytes
dpnaddr.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 16384 bytes
dpvoice.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 208896 bytes
dpvsetup.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 86016 bytes
dpvvox.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 122880 bytes
dpvacm.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dpnhpast.dll: 4.09.0000.0901 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 45056 bytes
dpnhupnp.dll: 4.09.0000.0901 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 73728 bytes
dpvhelp.exe: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 84752 bytes
dpserial.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 49152 bytes
dinput.dll: 4.08.0001.0901 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 172032 bytes
dinput8.dll: 4.08.0001.0901 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 192512 bytes
dinput.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 10874 bytes
dimap.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 94208 bytes
diactfrm.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 397312 bytes
vjoyd.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 33882 bytes
joyhid.vxd: 4.88.0001.0881 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 13067 bytes
joy.cpl: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 442368 bytes
gcdef.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 491520 bytes
gchand.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 6656 bytes
pid.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 40960 bytes
gameenum.sys: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 10608 bytes
hidgame.sys: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 8912 bytes
msanalog.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 12745 bytes
msjstick.drv: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 2352 bytes
dsound.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 457728 bytes
dsound3d.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 1331200 bytes
dsound.vxd: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 47664 bytes
dswave.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 17920 bytes
dsdmo.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 186880 bytes
dsdmoprp.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 68096 bytes
dmusic.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 98304 bytes
dmusic16.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 10992 bytes
dmusic32.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 28672 bytes
dmband.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 26624 bytes
dmcompos.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 57856 bytes
dmime.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 171008 bytes
dmloader.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dmstyle.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 98304 bytes
dmsynth.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 100352 bytes
dmscript.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 76288 bytes
dx7vb.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 602112 bytes
dx8vb.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1189888 bytes
dxdiagn.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1638400 bytes
mfc40.dll: 4.01.0000.6140 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 933888 bytes
mfc42.dll: 6.00.8665.0000 English Beta Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 995383 bytes
wsock32.dll: 4.90.0000.3000 English Final Retail 8/12/2003 16:35:34 36864 bytes
amstream.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 65024 bytes
devenum.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 55296 bytes
dxmasf.dll: 6.04.0007.1121 English Final Retail 9/21/2001 15:44:32 498448 bytes
mciqtz.drv: 4.00.0096.0729 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 11776 bytes
mciqtz32.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 34304 bytes
mpg2splt.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 135168 bytes
msdmo.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 12800 bytes
encapi.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 18944 bytes
qasf.dll: 9.00.0000.2980 English Final Retail 12/11/2002 17:34:40 241664 bytes
qcap.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 177152 bytes
qdv.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 268800 bytes
qdvd.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 352768 bytes
qedit.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 522240 bytes
qedwipes.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 733184 bytes
quartz.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1128960 bytes
quartz.vxd: 4.00.0000.0501 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5672 bytes
strmdll.dll: 4.01.0000.3925 English Final Retail 4/20/2001 12:14:22 251904 bytes
vidx16.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 10240 bytes
iac25_32.ax: 2.00.0005.0054 English Final Retail 6/23/2000 14:06:04 192000 bytes
ir41_32.ax: 4.31.0016.0002 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 857600 bytes
ir41_qc.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 135168 bytes
ir41_qcx.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 352256 bytes
ir50_32.dll: 5.2819.0015.0056 English Final Retail 6/23/2000 10:36:24 745984 bytes
ir50_qc.dll: 5.00.0063.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 212992 bytes
ir50_qcx.dll: 5.00.0064.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 196608 bytes
ivfsrc.ax: 5.03.0002.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 139264 bytes
mswebdvd.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 195072 bytes
msdvdopt.dll: 4.90.3000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 74512 bytes
ks.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 126976 bytes
ksproxy.ax: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 117760 bytes
ksuser.dll: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 4096 bytes
stream.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 46080 bytes
mspclock.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5248 bytes
mspqm.sys: 4.90.3000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 4848 bytes
mskssrv.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 7424 bytes
swenum.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 4096 bytes
mstee.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5504 bytes
bdaplgin.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 16896 bytes
bdasup.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 11392 bytes
msdvbnp.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:42 52224 bytes
psisdecd.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:50 354816 bytes
psisrndr.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:52 30208 bytes
ipsink.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:38 14848 bytes
mpeg2data.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 56832 bytes
ndisip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:48 8448 bytes
mpe.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 15104 bytes
streamip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 14464 bytes
msvidctl.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:44 481792 bytes
slip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 10880 bytes
nabtsfec.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:48 83968 bytes
ccdecode.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 16384 bytes
vbisurf.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 27648 bytes
msyuv.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:46 16896 bytes
kstvtune.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:15:04 274432 bytes
ksxbar.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 39936 bytes
kswdmcap.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:15:04 226304 bytes
vfwwdm32.dll: 4.90.0000.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 69632 bytes
wstcodec.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:56 18688 bytes
wstdecod.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:56 47104 bytes
msdv.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:42 46080 bytes

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Inactive Display Entries in Registry
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None

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Inactive Sound Entries in Registry
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None

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DirectShow Filters
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WDM Streaming Capture Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Communication Transforms:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Data Transforms:
Microsoft Kernel DRM Descrambler Filter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900
Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900
Microsoft Kernel DLS Synthesizer,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Mixer Devices:
Microsoft Kernel Audio Mixer,0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Rendering Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming System Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,12,2,,4.90.3010.0900

DirectShow Filters:
WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,,
WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Indeo(R) audio software,0x00500000,1,1,IAC25_32.AX,2.00.0005.0054
MGI SoftDVD MAX Audio Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,ZAUDFLT.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Navigation Filter,0x00600000,0,3,ZNAV.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Sub Picture Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,ZSPU.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Video Filter,0x00600000,1,2,ZVIDFLT.AX,1.00.0000.0001
Windows Media Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,WMV8DS32.AX,8.00.0000.0371
DivX Decoder Filter,0x00800000,1,1,DIVXDEC.AX,5.01.0001.1031
PN Wrap filter,0x00400000,0,2,PNWRAP.DLL,3.00.0000.2700
RealPlayer Audio Filter,0x00200000,1,1,RPDS3260.DLL,6.00.0008.0642
Xingâ® VideoCD Navigator,0x00600000,0,2,RPDS3260.DLL,6.00.0008.06 42
WIA Stream Snapshot Filter,0x00200000,1,1,WIASF.AX,1.00.0000.0000
IVF source filter,0x00600000,0,1,IVFSRC.AX,5.03.0002.0038
Cutlist File Source,0x00200000,0,1,QCUT.DLL,6.02.0011.0608
Lyric Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
XML Graphbuilder,0x00400000,0,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
XTL Loader,0x00400000,0,0,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
ACELP.net Sipro Lab Audio Decoder,0x00800001,1,1,ACELPDEC.AX,1.04.0000.0000
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Decompressor,0x00800000,1,1,MPG4DS32.AX,7.01.0000. 3055
ClearVideoâ® Decompression Filter,0x00800000,1,1,CLRAMD.AX,2.00.0000.0001
TrueMotion 2.0 Decompressor,0x00600001,1,1,TM20DEC.AX,2.00.0006.0 006
VIVO Audio Decoder Filter,0x00800002,1,1,VVAUDFLT.AX,3.00.0000.0001
VIVO Video Decoder Filter,0x00600001,1,1,VVVIDFLT.AX,3.00.0000.0000
Windows Media Audio Decoder,0x00800001,1,1,MSADDS32.AX,7.00.0000.1954
NetShow Theater Source Filter,0x00600000,0,2,QNSPRO.DLL,3.00.0000.2700
Internal LMRT Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,LMRTREND.DLL,6.01.0005.012 4
URL StreamRenderer,0x00600000,1,0,LMRTREND.DLL,6.01.00 05.0124
ShotBoundaryDet,0x00200000,1,1,WMMFILT.DLL,1.00.13 76.0000
Windows Media Pad VU Data Grabber,0x00600000,1,0,WMMFILT.DLL,1.00.1376.0000
Windows Media Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,WMVDS32.AX,7.01.0000.3055
Microsoft Screen Video Decompressor,0x00800000,1,1,MSSCDS32.AX,7.01.0000. 3055
Indeoâ® Audio Software,0x00500000,1,1,IAC25_32.AX,2.00.0005.0054
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Decompression Filter,0x00640000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Compression Filter,0x00200000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
File writer,0x00200000,1,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Overlay Mixer2,0x00400000,1,1,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,2,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0 900
Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Full Screen Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Video Renderer,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
QuickTime Movie Parser,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
QT Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Layer-3 Decoder,0x00810000,1,1,L3CODECX.AX,1.09.0000.0311
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,1,0,PSISRNDR.AX,6.05.0001.0900
VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,VBISURF.AX,5.03.0000.0900
MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001 .0900
MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001.0900
AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001.0900
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,MPEG2DATA.AX,6.05.0001.0900
WST Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,WSTDECOD.DLL,5.03.0000.0900
Windows Media source filter,0x00600000,0,2,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF DIB Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF ACM Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF ICM Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF URL Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF JPEG Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF DJPEG Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF embedded stuff Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASX file Parser,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASX v.2 file Parser,0x00600000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
XML Playlist,0x00400000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
.RAM file Parser,0x00600000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
NSC file Parser,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
Windows Media Multiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.29 80
File Source (Netshow URL),0x00400000,0,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
Windows Media Update Filter,0x00400000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,QASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,QASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
DivX Decoder Filter,0x00800000,1,1,DIVXDEC.AX,5.01.0001.1031
XviD MPEG-4 Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,XVID.AX,
AC3Filter,0x40000000,1,1,AC3FILTER.AX,0.07.0000.00 00
Morgan Stream Switcher,0x00800001,1,1,MMSWITCH.AX,0.09.0009.0000
ffdshow MPEG-4 Video Decoder,0x40000004,1,1,FFDSHOW.AX,
DivX MPEG-4 DVD Video Decompressor ,0x00800000,1,1,DIVX_C32.AX,4.01.0000.3917
Indeoâ® video 4.3 Decompression Filter,0x00640000,1,1,IR41_32.AX,4.31.0016.0002
Indeoâ® video 4.3 Compression Filter,0x00200000,1,1,IR41_32.AX,4.31.0016.0002
Voxware MetaSound Audio Decoder,0x00999999,1,1,VOXMSDEC.AX,1.00.0000.0012
Voxware MetaVoice Audio Decoder,0x00999998,1,1,VOXMVDEC.AX,1.00.0000.0011

Video Compressors:
WMVideo Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MSScreen encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.090 2
DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Indeoâ® video 5.04 Compression Filter,0x00100000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Compression Filter,0x00100000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
VDOnet VDOWave,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Intel Indeo(R) Video R3.2,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft H.263 Video Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft H.261 Video Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Ligos Indeoâ® Video 5.11,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX ;-) MPEG-4 Low-Motion,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX ;-) MPEG-4 Fast-Motion,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX 5.0.5 Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Intel Indeo(R) Video Raw R1.1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
XviD MPEG-4 Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V2,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V3,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900

Audio Capture Sources:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,0,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900

Audio Compressors:
WMAudio Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
Lernout & Hauspie CELP 4.8kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 8kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 12kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 16kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
PCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Windows Media Audio V1,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Windows Media Audio V2,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
ACELP.net,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Microsoft G.723.1,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
IAC2,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware MetaSound,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware MetaVoice,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware v1.1.6/1.1.8 File-Mode Codecs,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware v1.1.8 Bitstream-Mode Codecs,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DSP Group TrueSpeech(TM),0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001 .0902

Audio Renderers:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DirectSound: VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902

Midi Renderers:
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902

BDA Rendering Filters:
BDA IP Sink,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

BDA Receiver Component:
BDA MPE Filter,0x00600000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900
BDA Slip De-Framer,0x00600000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming VBI Codecs:
CC Decoder,0x00200000,2,1,,4.90.3010.0900
NABTS/FEC VBI Codec,0x00200000,2,1,,4.90.3010.0900
WST Codec,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

BDA Network Providers:
Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900

BDA Transport Information Renderers:
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,1,0,PSISRNDR.AX,6.05.0001.0900
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,MPEG2DATA.AX,6.05.0001.0900
CatherineE
06-13-2004, 08:38 AM
I've just been given URU as a present but my systems aren't up to it. I'm not good on technology - I just switch it on and hope it works. Please could I ask some very basic questions.

I know I need to upgrade my RAM but what do I need to get. I see SIMM, DIMM and RIMM and it doesn't mean a thing to me.

Also, I need to upgrade my Graphics Card. Will any GeForce card do? - thinking of getting a second hand one from E-bay - or will I have compatability problems with any of them.

I'm attaching the DxDiag for info. Any help gratefully recieved.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/9/2004, 15:40:47
Machine name: 005759520079
Operating System: Windows Me (4.90, Build 3000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell NEC
System Model: 00000000000000000000000
BIOS: American Megatrends
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.0GHz
Memory: 192MB RAM
Page File: 193MB used, 1663MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: /PackageInstall
DxDiag Version: 4.09.0000.0902 32bit

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: The file nvdisp.drv is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type:
DAC type:
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_002D&SUBSYS_B242107D&REV_15\000800
Display Memory: 15.5 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit)(optimal refresh rate)
Monitor: MT-8617E
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nvdisp.drv
Driver Version: 4.13.0001.2181 (English)
DDI Version: 7
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/8/2001 17:13:00, 106976 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: No
WHQL Date Stamp: None
VDD: *vdd
Mini VDD: nvmini.vxd
Mini VDD Date: , 0 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-436D-11CF-487B-4392B7C2C935}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x002D
SubSys ID: 0xB242107D
Revision ID: 0x0015
Revision ID: 0x0015
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: VIA Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_20011631&REV_20\BUS_00&DEV_07&FUNC_05
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: viaudio.SYS
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3111 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/6/2000 22:11:00, 40103 bytes
Other Files: viaudio.SYS
Driver Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: VIA Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: viaudio.SYS
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3111 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/6/2000 22:11:00, 40103 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
VIA Audio (WAVE), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
MIDI Mapper, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
Attached: 0
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Wheel Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC001
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Packard Bell ActivBoard MultiMedia Extensions
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1631, 0x5000
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: Yes
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (4.09.0000.0900)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: PPP Adapter. -
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: MSP3880-W 56K Modem #2
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: MSP3880-W 56K Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Gangsters (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Gangsters.exe (&lt;File Missing&gthttp://ubbxforums.ubi.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Vegas Games 2000 (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: Vegas.exe (1.00.0000.0004)

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 9.1 GB
Total Space: 18.0 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: IDE DISK TYPE47

Drive: Q:
Model: SAMSUNG COMBO SM-304B

Drive: D:
Model: LG CD-ROM CRD-8522B

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DirectX Components
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ddraw.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 358400 bytes
ddraw16.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 28496 bytes
ddrawex.dll: 4.87.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 36864 bytes
ddraw.vxd: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 30469 bytes
ddhelp.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dxapi.sys: 4.87.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 2416 bytes
d3d8.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 1188864 bytes
d3dref8.dll: 4.08.0000.0400 English Final Retail 11/7/2000 15:16:46 236544 bytes
d3d9.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1629184 bytes
d3dim.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 638976 bytes
d3dim700.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 892416 bytes
d3dref.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 155648 bytes
d3dramp.dll: 4.07.0000.0700 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 606208 bytes
d3drm.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 446464 bytes
d3dxof.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 118784 bytes
d3dpmesh.dll: 4.06.0002.0436 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 102400 bytes
dplay.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 57344 bytes
dplayx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 229376 bytes
dpmodemx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 36864 bytes
dpwsock.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 40960 bytes
dpwsockx.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 65536 bytes
dplaysvr.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 40960 bytes
dpnsvr.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 28672 bytes
dpnet.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 376832 bytes
dpnlobby.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 16384 bytes
dpnaddr.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 16384 bytes
dpvoice.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 208896 bytes
dpvsetup.exe: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 86016 bytes
dpvvox.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 122880 bytes
dpvacm.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dpnhpast.dll: 4.09.0000.0901 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 45056 bytes
dpnhupnp.dll: 4.09.0000.0901 English Final Retail 3/24/2003 09:00:02 73728 bytes
dpvhelp.exe: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 84752 bytes
dpserial.dll: 4.03.0000.1096 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 49152 bytes
dinput.dll: 4.08.0001.0901 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 172032 bytes
dinput8.dll: 4.08.0001.0901 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 192512 bytes
dinput.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 10874 bytes
dimap.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 94208 bytes
diactfrm.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 397312 bytes
vjoyd.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 33882 bytes
joyhid.vxd: 4.88.0001.0881 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 13067 bytes
joy.cpl: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 442368 bytes
gcdef.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 491520 bytes
gchand.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 6656 bytes
pid.dll: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 40960 bytes
gameenum.sys: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 10608 bytes
hidgame.sys: 4.07.0001.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 8912 bytes
msanalog.vxd: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 12745 bytes
msjstick.drv: 4.08.0001.0881 English Final Retail 10/30/2001 08:10:00 2352 bytes
dsound.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 457728 bytes
dsound3d.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 1331200 bytes
dsound.vxd: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 47664 bytes
dswave.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 17920 bytes
dsdmo.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 186880 bytes
dsdmoprp.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 68096 bytes
dmusic.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 98304 bytes
dmusic16.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 10992 bytes
dmusic32.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 28672 bytes
dmband.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 26624 bytes
dmcompos.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 57856 bytes
dmime.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 171008 bytes
dmloader.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 32768 bytes
dmstyle.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 98304 bytes
dmsynth.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 100352 bytes
dmscript.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 76288 bytes
dx7vb.dll: 4.09.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 602112 bytes
dx8vb.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1189888 bytes
dxdiagn.dll: 4.09.0000.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1638400 bytes
mfc40.dll: 4.01.0000.6140 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 933888 bytes
mfc42.dll: 6.00.8665.0000 English Beta Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 995383 bytes
wsock32.dll: 4.90.0000.3000 English Final Retail 8/12/2003 16:35:34 36864 bytes
amstream.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 65024 bytes
devenum.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 55296 bytes
dxmasf.dll: 6.04.0007.1121 English Final Retail 9/21/2001 15:44:32 498448 bytes
mciqtz.drv: 4.00.0096.0729 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 11776 bytes
mciqtz32.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 34304 bytes
mpg2splt.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 135168 bytes
msdmo.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 12800 bytes
encapi.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 18944 bytes
qasf.dll: 9.00.0000.2980 English Final Retail 12/11/2002 17:34:40 241664 bytes
qcap.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 177152 bytes
qdv.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 268800 bytes
qdvd.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 352768 bytes
qedit.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 522240 bytes
qedwipes.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 733184 bytes
quartz.dll: 6.05.0001.0902 English Final Retail 5/30/2003 09:00:02 1128960 bytes
quartz.vxd: 4.00.0000.0501 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5672 bytes
strmdll.dll: 4.01.0000.3925 English Final Retail 4/20/2001 12:14:22 251904 bytes
vidx16.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 10240 bytes
iac25_32.ax: 2.00.0005.0054 English Final Retail 6/23/2000 14:06:04 192000 bytes
ir41_32.ax: 4.31.0016.0002 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 857600 bytes
ir41_qc.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 135168 bytes
ir41_qcx.dll: 0.00.0000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 352256 bytes
ir50_32.dll: 5.2819.0015.0056 English Final Retail 6/23/2000 10:36:24 745984 bytes
ir50_qc.dll: 5.00.0063.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 212992 bytes
ir50_qcx.dll: 5.00.0064.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 196608 bytes
ivfsrc.ax: 5.03.0002.0038 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 139264 bytes
mswebdvd.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 195072 bytes
msdvdopt.dll: 4.90.3000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 74512 bytes
ks.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 126976 bytes
ksproxy.ax: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 117760 bytes
ksuser.dll: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 4096 bytes
stream.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 46080 bytes
mspclock.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5248 bytes
mspqm.sys: 4.90.3000.0000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 4848 bytes
mskssrv.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 7424 bytes
swenum.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 4096 bytes
mstee.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 12/12/2002 00:14:32 5504 bytes
bdaplgin.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 16896 bytes
bdasup.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 11392 bytes
msdvbnp.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:42 52224 bytes
psisdecd.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:50 354816 bytes
psisrndr.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:52 30208 bytes
ipsink.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:38 14848 bytes
mpeg2data.ax: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 56832 bytes
ndisip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:48 8448 bytes
mpe.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 15104 bytes
streamip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 14464 bytes
msvidctl.dll: 6.05.0001.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:44 481792 bytes
slip.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 10880 bytes
nabtsfec.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:48 83968 bytes
ccdecode.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:36 16384 bytes
vbisurf.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:54 27648 bytes
msyuv.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:46 16896 bytes
kstvtune.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:15:04 274432 bytes
ksxbar.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:40 39936 bytes
kswdmcap.ax: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:15:04 226304 bytes
vfwwdm32.dll: 4.90.0000.3000 English Final Retail 6/8/2000 17:00:00 69632 bytes
wstcodec.sys: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:56 18688 bytes
wstdecod.dll: 5.03.0000.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:56 47104 bytes
msdv.sys: 4.90.3010.0900 English Final Retail 2/17/2003 10:14:42 46080 bytes

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Inactive Display Entries in Registry
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None

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Inactive Sound Entries in Registry
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None

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DirectShow Filters
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WDM Streaming Capture Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Communication Transforms:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Data Transforms:
Microsoft Kernel DRM Descrambler Filter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900
Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900
Microsoft Kernel DLS Synthesizer,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Mixer Devices:
Microsoft Kernel Audio Mixer,0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Rendering Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,2,2,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming System Devices:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,12,2,,4.90.3010.0900

DirectShow Filters:
WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,,
WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
Indeo(R) audio software,0x00500000,1,1,IAC25_32.AX,2.00.0005.0054
MGI SoftDVD MAX Audio Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,ZAUDFLT.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Navigation Filter,0x00600000,0,3,ZNAV.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Sub Picture Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,ZSPU.AX,1.00.0000.0001
MGI SoftDVD MAX Video Filter,0x00600000,1,2,ZVIDFLT.AX,1.00.0000.0001
Windows Media Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,WMV8DS32.AX,8.00.0000.0371
DivX Decoder Filter,0x00800000,1,1,DIVXDEC.AX,5.01.0001.1031
PN Wrap filter,0x00400000,0,2,PNWRAP.DLL,3.00.0000.2700
RealPlayer Audio Filter,0x00200000,1,1,RPDS3260.DLL,6.00.0008.0642
Xingâ® VideoCD Navigator,0x00600000,0,2,RPDS3260.DLL,6.00.0008.06 42
WIA Stream Snapshot Filter,0x00200000,1,1,WIASF.AX,1.00.0000.0000
IVF source filter,0x00600000,0,1,IVFSRC.AX,5.03.0002.0038
Cutlist File Source,0x00200000,0,1,QCUT.DLL,6.02.0011.0608
Lyric Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
XML Graphbuilder,0x00400000,0,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
XTL Loader,0x00400000,0,0,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
ACELP.net Sipro Lab Audio Decoder,0x00800001,1,1,ACELPDEC.AX,1.04.0000.0000
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Decompressor,0x00800000,1,1,MPG4DS32.AX,7.01.0000. 3055
ClearVideoâ® Decompression Filter,0x00800000,1,1,CLRAMD.AX,2.00.0000.0001
TrueMotion 2.0 Decompressor,0x00600001,1,1,TM20DEC.AX,2.00.0006.0 006
VIVO Audio Decoder Filter,0x00800002,1,1,VVAUDFLT.AX,3.00.0000.0001
VIVO Video Decoder Filter,0x00600001,1,1,VVVIDFLT.AX,3.00.0000.0000
Windows Media Audio Decoder,0x00800001,1,1,MSADDS32.AX,7.00.0000.1954
NetShow Theater Source Filter,0x00600000,0,2,QNSPRO.DLL,3.00.0000.2700
Internal LMRT Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,LMRTREND.DLL,6.01.0005.012 4
URL StreamRenderer,0x00600000,1,0,LMRTREND.DLL,6.01.00 05.0124
ShotBoundaryDet,0x00200000,1,1,WMMFILT.DLL,1.00.13 76.0000
Windows Media Pad VU Data Grabber,0x00600000,1,0,WMMFILT.DLL,1.00.1376.0000
Windows Media Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,WMVDS32.AX,7.01.0000.3055
Microsoft Screen Video Decompressor,0x00800000,1,1,MSSCDS32.AX,7.01.0000. 3055
Indeoâ® Audio Software,0x00500000,1,1,IAC25_32.AX,2.00.0005.0054
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Decompression Filter,0x00640000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Compression Filter,0x00200000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
File writer,0x00200000,1,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Overlay Mixer2,0x00400000,1,1,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,2,QDVD.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0 900
Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,QEDIT.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Full Screen Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Video Renderer,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
QuickTime Movie Parser,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
QT Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0 902
Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Layer-3 Decoder,0x00810000,1,1,L3CODECX.AX,1.09.0000.0311
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,1,0,PSISRNDR.AX,6.05.0001.0900
VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,VBISURF.AX,5.03.0000.0900
MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001 .0900
MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001.0900
AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,MPG2SPLT.AX,6.05.0001.0900
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,MPEG2DATA.AX,6.05.0001.0900
WST Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,WSTDECOD.DLL,5.03.0000.0900
Windows Media source filter,0x00600000,0,2,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF DIB Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF ACM Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF ICM Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF URL Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF JPEG Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF DJPEG Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASF embedded stuff Handler,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASX file Parser,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
ASX v.2 file Parser,0x00600000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
XML Playlist,0x00400000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
.RAM file Parser,0x00600000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
NSC file Parser,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
Windows Media Multiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.29 80
File Source (Netshow URL),0x00400000,0,1,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
Windows Media Update Filter,0x00400000,1,0,WMPASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,QASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,QASF.DLL,9.00.0000.2980
DivX Decoder Filter,0x00800000,1,1,DIVXDEC.AX,5.01.0001.1031
XviD MPEG-4 Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,XVID.AX,
AC3Filter,0x40000000,1,1,AC3FILTER.AX,0.07.0000.00 00
Morgan Stream Switcher,0x00800001,1,1,MMSWITCH.AX,0.09.0009.0000
ffdshow MPEG-4 Video Decoder,0x40000004,1,1,FFDSHOW.AX,
DivX MPEG-4 DVD Video Decompressor ,0x00800000,1,1,DIVX_C32.AX,4.01.0000.3917
Indeoâ® video 4.3 Decompression Filter,0x00640000,1,1,IR41_32.AX,4.31.0016.0002
Indeoâ® video 4.3 Compression Filter,0x00200000,1,1,IR41_32.AX,4.31.0016.0002
Voxware MetaSound Audio Decoder,0x00999999,1,1,VOXMSDEC.AX,1.00.0000.0012
Voxware MetaVoice Audio Decoder,0x00999998,1,1,VOXMVDEC.AX,1.00.0000.0011

Video Compressors:
WMVideo Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MSScreen encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.090 2
DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,QDV.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Indeoâ® video 5.04 Compression Filter,0x00100000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
Indeoâ® Video 5.11 Compression Filter,0x00100000,1,1,IR50_32.DLL,5.2819.0015.0056
VDOnet VDOWave,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Intel Indeo(R) Video R3.2,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft H.263 Video Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft H.261 Video Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Ligos Indeoâ® Video 5.11,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX ;-) MPEG-4 Low-Motion,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX ;-) MPEG-4 Fast-Motion,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
DivX 5.0.5 Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Intel Indeo(R) Video Raw R1.1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
XviD MPEG-4 Codec,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V1,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V2,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V3,0x00200000,1,1,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900

Audio Capture Sources:
VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,0,0,QCAP.DLL,6.05.0001.0900

Audio Compressors:
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WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
Lernout & Hauspie CELP 4.8kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 8kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 12kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Lernout & Hauspie SBC 16kbit/s,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
PCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Windows Media Audio V1,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Windows Media Audio V2,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
ACELP.net,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Microsoft G.723.1,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
IAC2,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware MetaSound,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware MetaVoice,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware v1.1.6/1.1.8 File-Mode Codecs,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Voxware v1.1.8 Bitstream-Mode Codecs,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DSP Group TrueSpeech(TM),0x00200000,1,1,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001 .0902

Audio Renderers:
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Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
DirectSound: VIA Audio (WAVE),0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902

Midi Renderers:
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth,0x00200000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902
Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,QUARTZ.DLL,6.05.0001.0902

BDA Rendering Filters:
BDA IP Sink,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

BDA Receiver Component:
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BDA Slip De-Framer,0x00600000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

WDM Streaming VBI Codecs:
CC Decoder,0x00200000,2,1,,4.90.3010.0900
NABTS/FEC VBI Codec,0x00200000,2,1,,4.90.3010.0900
WST Codec,0x00200000,1,1,,4.90.3010.0900

BDA Network Providers:
Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDVBNP.AX,6.05.0001.0900

BDA Transport Information Renderers:
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,1,0,PSISRNDR.AX,6.05.0001.0900
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,MPEG2DATA.AX,6.05.0001.0900
Mr Zebe D
06-13-2004, 09:03 AM
I can't help you with the memory because I don't know your system. It's either SIMM or DIMM since RIMM is Intel only.

You're ok with a GeForce II, 3, 4 or 5 as long as they're not MX and they're sufficiently 'advanced'. That comment really relates to the 4s and 5s. If you can get a Ti4600 second-hand you'll be able to see URU in all its glory. I suggest you use that as a reference point.

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CatherineE
06-13-2004, 09:20 AM
Thanks. I'll see what I can get for the graphics card.

Could I tell by physically looking at the current RAM if it is DIMM or SIMM. I don't even know what this means.

Thanks for your help.
Heimdall_G
06-13-2004, 01:23 PM
If your PC's serial number is 005759520079, you have a Packard Bell I-MEDIA 6300 (http://support.packardbell.com/uk/mypc/index.php?sernr=005759520079). The motherboard specifications (http://support.packardbell.com/uk/mypc/index.php?PibItemNr=spec_florida&PibItemParent=005759520079#show) show that this machine uses 3.3 volt 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM's (100 or 133 MHz). If you add memory, the specs of the added memory stick must be equal to or better than the existing. Same comment if you replace existing memory sticks. You ought to aim for at least 512 MB of RAM, total.

Beyond that, if you're not familiar with upgrading memory, I'd suggest taking your PC to a computer store or getting help from somone who has the appropriate experience.

If you really want to do-it-yourself, the manual for your motherboard can be downloaded from here (http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_detail.php?UID=23). (It downloads as a self-extracting executable containing the manual as a .pdf file, so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) to read it.) It has a reasonably good explanation of memory installation starting on page 2.4. Be certain to touch something grounded before taking the new RAM out of its anti-static bag, to avoid damage due to static electricity.

As a side comment, IMHO and with any due respect to Squire Gates, Windows Millenium (which you have) has got to be the worst operating system ever! You might want to consider upgrading to, preferably, Win XP Professional. If you don't upgrade, at least be certain to use the Windows Update service (http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp) to install all available Win Me hot fix and security bulletin updates.

Heimdall

[This message was edited by Heimdall G on Sun June 13 2004 at 02:21 PM.]
Mr Zebe D
06-13-2004, 02:40 PM
I second Heimdall's opinion on Windows ME. I don't know what you'd get from XP Pro that you don't from XP Home (you can look up that one before you make a decision), but XP is definitely recommended.

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Heimdall_G
06-13-2004, 03:01 PM
Win XP Pro is a more capable version of the operating system than is Win XP Home Edition, particularly in the area of networking. Folks who have installed Home and later found they needed the added capabilities of Pro discovered to their dismay that Home can NOT be upgraded to Pro!

So, I recommend Win XP Pro as the upgrade.

Heimdall
deanst
06-13-2004, 03:07 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr Zebe D:

You're ok with a GeForce II, 3, 4 or 5 as long as they're not MX and they're sufficiently 'advanced'. That comment really relates to the 4s and 5s.
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Hmmm....interesting that you comment "as long as they're not MX".

I currently have Geforce2 MX/MX 400, 56.64 drivers, Win98SE, AMD Athlon 800 MHz, 512 ram and DirectX 9.0b. Display set at 32 bits. Bare minimum running at startup. No spyware or virus's.

Uru plays fine sometimes and a little irratic at other times,

The older drivers are smoother, but the 56.64 drivers have better graphics.

So my question is, if the MX series doesn't work as well, what would be the better GeForce2. I see your reference about this being toward 4s and 5s. Can I download a better GeForce2 or does that require a new card? Is what I have the best I can do at this point without investing?

If I need to post a dx report, how do I do this also?
Mr Zebe D
06-13-2004, 03:33 PM
deanst, you've taught me something. I didn't know there was a 2 MX. I can't say I've come across a 3 MX, but I won't say categorically that there isn't one.

I think your drivers are too recent for your card and O/S. Can you try 52.16? That's the version you'd get automatically if you were running XP.

MX were made as cut-down budget versions of the hardware. Non-MX are physically different cards.

I'm a fan of 98SE, since it will handle both DOS and non-DOS. I wouldn't push it too far though. As I understand it, it can't handle more than 512 Mb RAM on the motherboard, for example.

If you upgrade your card, look for a Ti4600 at most.

dxdiag instructions are here (http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=400102&f=524109302&m=937105842&r=937105842#937105842) if you need them (scroll down). Also, if you do post the report, please start your own separate thread.

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deanst
06-14-2004, 09:32 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr Zebe D:
I think your drivers are too recent for your card and O/S. Can you try 52.16? That's the version you'd get automatically if you were running Xp.
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Are you saying that the 52.16 drivers will work on my Win98SE(see my post above). I see on the Nvidia site that those are for WinXP/2000.

The Win98SE version I had before the 56.64 was 45.23. Haven't tried the 53.0.
Mr Zebe D
06-14-2004, 10:24 AM
deanst, I'm still learning from you. Did you have problems with 45.23?

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deanst
06-14-2004, 03:47 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr Zebe D:
deanst, I'm still learning from you. Did you have problems with 45.23?

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Well...I didn't really have any major problems with the 45.23 drivers, it's just that the graphics are better with the 56.64 drivers. Noticably more defined.

What I have observed is that playing Uru, without XP1 installed, it runs just fine. After installing XP1, I find that, when launching Uru, when Relto is loaded I get a stuttering kind of effect at first. There are also other areas that seem to sort of bog down. I stop playing and wait a few seconds for Uru to 'catch up' so to speak.

I've installed, reinstalled several times, deleting the directory and registry entries, with the same type of results repeating.

The main reason I kept reinstalling was to try to find an install where it would be daylight in the Lava age(?). When I found that one, Ages Beyond Myst and XP1 played perfectly. I made a backup of my sav file after completing thinking that might be an advantage when POTS comes out since it played so well with that particular install. However, after that, I deleted the sav file from the install directory and found that starting a 'new' game without reinstalling would sometimes play okay and other times it would be sluggish.

The thing about properly uninstalling drivers and installing different versions is that Uru doesn't recognize the new drivers. It says something like "unable to recognize graphics" and "using default settings".

I don't mind trying different drivers at this point and reinstalling. I also tried the the latest Omega drivers for Win98SE, but they were worse.
Mr Zebe D
06-14-2004, 04:36 PM
deanst, I've looked at the nvidia drivers and archives on their website.

I'm surprised that there's no 52.16 for 98SE, but 53.04 is the next one after 45.23. XP doesn't like 53.04. (In fact 53.03 was released originally and was only there for a day or so). If you use Windows Update you get taken back to 52.16. [That's for a GeForce 4 card. The latest drivers for a GeForce 5 card are fine].

I think you'll always have problems with stutter because of your particular card. You could look at using msconfig to turn other processes off, which will allocate more resources to the game, but I don't know how much difference that'll make.

The lava age is Eder Kira.

URU always behaves that way with new drivers. You just have to know to go back and reset your chosen configuration.

I'm not surprised that Omega drivers were worse. As far as I knew, they were designed for Radeon cards, like the Catalyst drivers.

Can you try both msconfig and 53.04?

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deanst
06-15-2004, 02:39 AM
Yep...I'll try the 53.04 and let you know how that went. When you talk about "reset your configuration", I assuming changing drivers doesn't mean you need to reinstall Uru. Just need to reset the in-game grahics and sound settings.

As far as msconfig, the only things I have running are Norton AV, ScriptBlocking(a part of Norton AV, Kerio firewall, SystemTray, ScanRegistry and RBTray(a small utility that allows minimizing program windows to the tray, uses no noticable resources).

Anyway, thanks for spending some time with me. I really appreciate it. I'll run the 53.04 drivers for a couple of days to see how they work.

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Mr Zebe D
06-15-2004, 03:14 AM
You're right - you only need to redo the settings on the appropriate tab.

You're welcome. Good luck.

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CatherineE
06-15-2004, 08:29 AM
I have to admit that you have lost me with some of this information - but I don't think it all applies to me.

Since I posted the first question my 'other half' has come across a clearance computer and since we are having other problems with this one we are considering investing in it.

It has 60G hard drive
Pentium 4 2.5 GHz processor
512 RAM DDR
64 GeForce 4 Graphics card
Runs windows XP (Don't know which version - probably home knowing supplier)

Would this do the job? It seems pointless to buy this and still not be able to run URU.

Thanks for your help.
deanst
06-15-2004, 08:51 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CatherineE:
I have to admit that you have lost me with some of this information - but I don't think it all applies to me.

Since I posted the first question my 'other half' has come across a clearance computer and since we are having other problems with this one we are considering investing in it.

It has 60G hard drive
Pentium 4 2.5 GHz processor
512 RAM DDR
64 GeForce 4 Graphics card
Runs windows XP (Don't know which version - probably home knowing supplier)

Would this do the job? It seems pointless to buy this and still not be able to run URU.

Thanks for your help.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
CatherineE, I'm very sorry for tailgating on your thread. I hope you aren't offended. http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/11.gif

That looks like a nice pc, but wait for Mr Zebe D or someone more informative to talk with.
Mr Zebe D
06-15-2004, 08:59 AM
Hello, Catherine. We need more information about the pc's graphics and sound cards. There is a whole family of GeForce 4 cards, some of which work and some of which don't. Is it an MX? Is it a Ti4200? Ti4600?

The game is designed to work best with Creative Labs soundblaster Live (but not value) and Audigy cards. If the computer doesn't have a soundcard at all, AC97 compliant sound will be produced on the motherboard. Whilst you will be able to play URU with sound you won't get all of the features. [You could of course add a soundcard at a later date and turn the sound off on the motherboard]. What exactly produces the sound in this case?

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CatherineE
06-15-2004, 09:44 AM
Don't worry about tailgating, deanst, I'm not bothered, it just went over my head. I hope I didn't sound rude before, I certainly didn't mean to be.

As for the other info - I don't know I shall find out and let you know. Thanks for all your help Mr ZebeD. you certainly seem to know your stuff.
CatherineE
06-15-2004, 10:39 AM
OK - There's no sound card in the computer but I'm not too worried about that as long as it plays the sound. The graphics is a 64mg NVidia GeForce 4 MX440SE. The MX's aren't good are they?

Would an ATI Radeon 9200 128mg be better? That's what's on the next computer up in the range. They're Advents by the way.

Thanks

Sound is provided by Avance AC'97
Mr Zebe D
06-15-2004, 10:56 AM
Catherine, I'd be straying outside my area of expertise if I gave you specific advice on Radeon cards, but I have a feeling that that particular model is a nightmare to get to run URU properly. You'll have to wait for Heimdall on that one.

Avance AC'97 is the sound chipset on the motherboard. You will have sound, but when you set it up on the game's audio tab you need to remember not to turn the EAX effects on. They only apply to Creative Labs cards.

PS This is Heimdall's definitive comment on the MX440 from another thread -

Your Uru problem is most likely due to your video card and/or drivers. Depending on how the motherboard is set up, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX 440 video card may - or may not - work with Uru. Many folks have had many Uru problems with the MX440, especially when running Win XP Home Edition.

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Heimdall_G
06-15-2004, 01:37 PM
Catherine,

The Advent can be a good value depending on price (compared to other machines of the same specs), warranty (how long, from whom, and what's covered), and whether it has the expansion slots (AGP slot and at least two PCI slots) to be upgradeable. If it's a laptop, don't buy it!

Having the latest Avance drivers installed is best. However, from the Avance website (http://www.avance.com/):

"Avance Logic, Inc. is located in San Jose, California. As of December 1st, 2002, the company will be engaged in a totally new business.

Avance's previous business in providing ICs and related services will be transferred to Realtek Semiconductor Corp. For any inquiries on services and support for those IC products, please click here (http://www.realtek.com.tw/pctech/pc-drivers1-1.aspx?lineid=5&famid=12&series=8&Software=True)"

Avance drivers can be found:
-- a. On Realtek's Computer Peripheral & Multimedia ICs driver page (http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloads1-1.aspx?lineid=8), if you know the Avance chipset version. (A Dxdiag report will sometimes contain that info.)
-- b. On the Soundcard-Drivers.com website's Avance page (http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/companies/139.htm), if you know the Avance chipset version.
-- b. On the PC manufacturer's website, if you know the PC's model and/or serial number.
-- c. On the motherboard manufacturer's website, if you know the motherboard's model and/or serial number.

With an Avance chipset, both the 'Enable EAX effects' and the 'Hardware acceleration' boxes on the Uru Setup menu's Audio tab should be unchecked for normal game play. This has a good chance of giving you trouble-free sound with Uru.

I'd recommend installing a Sound Blaster sound card, Audigy series being my preference, and disabling the Avance chipset in the system BIOS.

What Mr Zebe D quoted me as saying about GeForce 4 MX 440 video cards still applies. My recommendation is to avoid 'em or replace 'em! Also, in general, any video card with an 'SE' or 'LE' in the name should be avoided, since these cards typically have features disabled to make them cheaper.

The Radeon 9200 video card will sometimes run Uru 'right out of the box' with no problems. Otherwise, a 9200 can be made to work with Uru, but it takes effort. That is, the right combination of drivers and Uru graphics settings must be found by trial and error. Trying several driver versions, including the Omega drivers, is often required.

Windows XP Home Edition is undoubtedly what will be installed on an Advent. Seems that the majority of video card problems posted in this forum have been with PC's running Win XP Home....

Heimdall
Heimdall_G
06-15-2004, 02:24 PM
While I'm thinking of it, a comment on Omega drivers and NVIDIA video cards. The Omega site states that "THESE DRIVERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL NVIDIA CARDS THAT USE DETONATOR DRIVERS...." That is, the Omega NVIDIA drivers are apparently based on the Detonator series.

NVIDIA released their ForceWare/Unified Driver Architecture driver series in October 2003, and thereby superseded the Detonator series. The final Detonator releases were version 45.23 for Win 98 and 45.33 for Win XP. The first ForceWare releases were version 53.04 for Win 98 and 52.16 for Win XP.

So, the latest NVIDIA cards may not be properly supported by the Omega drivers. I'd say that Omega drivers shouldn't be expected to work well (or at all) with any card best supported by an NVIDIA driver version later than 45.23/45.33. The only qualifier is that Omega drivers can allow laptop video chipsets, no matter of what vintage, to work well with Uru when nothing else will.

Heimdall