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Message ID: 3174
Date: Wed Jul 10 12:12:28 BST 2002
Author: muddywag
Subject: Re: New to EQ and can't get it started!!!
--- In EverQuest@y..., "mlockridge01" <MLockridge01@c...> wrote:
> More ram and a better video card is always a good idea with this
> game. Glad you are on. Let us know which server you are logging
to,
> so that any who play there can help you out.
>
> Barto Proudfoot
>
> --- In EverQuest@y..., "muddywag" <muddywag@y...> wrote:
> > I got it figured out!! First of all, THANK YOU for all of your
> > replies!
> > Well, here's the fix:
> > I knew that you spoke truth when you mentioned the background
> > processes. but when I went to msconfig and unchecked everything-
> no
> > help. although avail went up to 93megs (from 20).
> > I then tried checking diagnostic startup, it's the option that
says
> > that it omly loads essential stuff...DO NOT DO THIS IN XP!!!
> > the probem is that one of the programs that gets unchecked has
to
> do
> > with activation confirmation, so when I rebooted- it said that
it
> > was unable to be confirmed. I had to call the 888 number and go
all
> > through activation again because the internet connection was
also
> > shut down.
> > here's what I turned off:
> > deactivated everything in startup (in msconfig)
> > unceckecked the following in services:
> > clipbook
> > cd burning
> > messenger
> > removable storage
> > remote desktop help
> > true vector (for zonealarm)
> > uninteruptable p.s.
> > M$ firewall utility
> > I did this and couldn't get a connection, then I started up
> > zonealarm and voila! I'm killin' gnomepups!! I'm geussing I
need
> > mor ram?
> > anyways thanks!
> >
> > --- In EverQuest@y..., "Su" <suceress@k...> wrote:
> > > > I'm going to try them on monday.
> > > > BTW I did try using a 16" housefan directed into the open
case-
> > no
> > > > change in symptoms.
> > > > I just know that the cause is going to be the same as most
other
> > > > probs so far: drivers. I've tried to update them, nvidea is
> > updated
> > > > (signed and everything!!) but the 4in1 and av97 8233 onboard
> > sound
> > > > drivers don't want to load right.
> > > > Thanks for the replys!!
> > > >
> > > Eek. You might not want to put a housefan that close to your
> > computer. Fans
> > > that size have an electromagnetic field that can cause
problems.
> > Some fans
> > > can disrupt monitors if too close. It can even erase or
corrupt
> > data on your
> > > harddrive. It's best to use a device specifically designed for
> use
> > with a
> > > computer rather than something like that.
> > > luv,
> > > -Su
> > >
> > >
> > > > --- In EverQuest@y..., "Amy Williams" <amy_e_williams@h...>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Visit the EverQuest homepage at http://www.everquest.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
> > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >