[Can't replicate] 47i doesn't work on my system!

[Ultraviolet]

but how do I find the items that use RUNDLL?

You'll just have to check the paths of all the mysterious startup items to see if they execute RUNDLL. Err, RUNDLL32.EXE, to be more specific, followed by a DLL (used like a command-line argument). Be careful which ones you disable, some are network/hardware services or parts of Windows and so on.

[Maverick]

I downloaded the CPL thing and deleted a startup item from Real (this one came back straightaway when I unchecked it), but how do I find the items that use RUNDLL?

The GBDASH stuff is related to the web package I use to get online, so I've reinstated that.

Have you followed any of the links I provided? The link related to RNDAL pretty well explained it, it's used by the RealOne Player to update things, and it does this whether you want it to or not. So chances are, if the RealOne player is being loaded AT ALL EVER, it'll keep coming back. Bottom line, just unisnstall it and get the older non-"One" version of RealPlayer if you really need it (I know I never have).

For GBDASH, if the Google Groups link didn't help you, and your provider doesn't have any alternatives, I guess you're SOL

As for the CPL thing, depending on the version of Windows you have (I assume it's 98), you don't really need it as Windows comes with such a tool. Just click on Run from the Start Menu and type: msconfig

You'll want to look at the Startup, autoexec.bat and Win.ini tabs for startup programs (in win.ini click on the [+] next to [windows], and look for something next to load= and run= ) The only thing this tool doesn't do is specifically distinguish between HKLM/Run, HKCU/Run and Run Once. But that doesn't really make any difference.

As for RUNDLL, you'll find them in the exact same spots I've listed above (that's if you have any at all, there shouldn't be many).. Chances are you might only see "LoadPowerProfile"(rundll32 powerprof.dll ...etc) which is related to the Power Managment control panel..

Regards,

Maverick

[Maverick]

TUD, regarding your video card problem, one of the things that would definately cause frequent lock-ups and/or crashes is overheating (also if your CPU is overheating, this could happen).

When you play a game, before it locks up, do you see any artifacts (rendering errors) on the screen? If so, that could be an indication that your video card is possibly overclocked, or not being properly cooled.

In any case, maybe it's time for an upgrade?! You can get an nVidia Geforce card for very little $$ that would be many times better than a TNT2 (assuming you have AGP on board)

One thing, when you install new video drivers, make sure to uninstall the older ones first. Most driver's aren't necessarily upgradeable (and I think nVidia and most vid card manufacturers recommend it)

Another tip, if you want to see what's currently running on your computer (CTRL-Alt-Del doesn't always show you everything), download this program, Process Viewer 2000, it'll show you every process that's currently running (it's very handy).

Regards,

Maverick

[Ultraviolet]

As for the CPL thing, depending on the version of Windows you have (I assume it's 98), you don't really need it as Windows comes with such a tool. Just click on Run from the Start Menu and type: msconfig

I prefer the Startup Control Panel Applet at the page I linked to because it categorizes (once I figure out the relevance of the different categories it'll come in handy) the items and they can be checked/unchecked and kept for reference rather than deleted.

EDIT: D'oh. MSCONFIG has checkboxes too.

[The Ultimate DooMer]

Uninstalling RealOne Player didn't do anything. Neither did capping the framerate, so it must be something else.

Anyone have a complete list of changes since v47? (as it must be something in 47i that's changed since 47, other than the framerate)

[randi]

The only changes between 2.0.47 and 2.0.47i are in the networking and the uncapped framerate.

[The Ultimate DooMer]

Is there anything in the new net code that affects single player? (as Biff mentioned about player predictions)

What are the console commands to turn all the net stuff off? (it it's possible)

[randi]

No, the net code changes only apply when you run a net game. There are no console commands to turn the network changes off. Instead, you need to explicitly specify that you want the new code at startup by adding -netmode 1 to the command line. Setting cl_noplayerprediction to true turns off prediction, but prediction is only applied in multiplayer games, never in single player, and all prediciton does is run your inputs on your player sooner than if you weren't predicting.

Have you tried running Memtest86 to make sure your RAM is good?

Edit: Fixed because false is not the same as true.

[Biff]

Setting cl_noplayerprediction to false turns off prediction

Double negative = a positive? A guy I know (Falconer) kept mumbling, "Why not just cl_playerprediction? That way true=prediction, false=noprediction." We figured that Randy has his reasons...