Anyone use Windows XP x64

[Olaven Spire]

Just need to find out if there are other people here using 64-bit Windows.

Got big freeze crash issues, so thats why i wonder if anyone else got this windows version and a working game.

 

[worluk]

working great for me

 

[CatMangler]

I've got a copy of XP64 kicking about but never installed it.

Did you have any issues with it Worluk, either with installation or running it?

 

[Olaven Spire]

My windows works for everything, application and games. (expect this one).

You'll need 64 bit drivers for your hardware, so check if all your hardware got 64 bit drivers before you install it.

 

[paalrh]

I got a 64 processor but regular 32 bit windows. Less **** happens that way.

 

[JCoquillon]

What he means is who is using a 64bit CPU on Windows XP x64 and sucessfully running OStfront on it

 

[paalrh]

Ok let me reformulate.
Dont run 64 bit windows.
run 32 bit windows.
Problem fixed.

 

[Olaven Spire]

Thats like saying don't drive Mercedes, but drive Lada since it's less errors with that car.

I can't do that...

 

[Gwart]

I have been running RO:O on an X64 install since the games release in March without any problems at all.

The install path should be 'X:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\yourname\red orchestra'

Have you overclocked your CPU at all?.(the 64 bit AMD chips are immensly o/c'able)

Have a good clean out with a Registry Edit tool or Driver Cleaner to remove any gfx/sound driver related crap.

Is your memory ok?.

etc.

 

[paalrh]

not only can you . you bloody hell should.
And its more like saying dont drive a rock. drive a car. cuss teh rock just aint made to be driven.

 

[JCoquillon]

Paalrh that isn't helping. The question isn't whether you think he should get rid of xp x64 it's whether others are encountering similar issues with it? or not? or did they and have found work arounds?

If you don't fall into those catergories then there is no need to respond.

 

[paalrh]

Mearly trying to help him in the long run.
but if he really does persist what brand and modell GPU unit are you using?
Is there a spesific error message ?
does this only occur with this game or does it also happen with any newer modell games ?


MY first fix issue would be to track down the most uptodate and perhaps non beta grpahics driver for your GPU. The issue with 64 bit systems is that you need spesific 64 bit drivers. The Unreal 2.5 engine that RO runs on does have support for 64 bit so shouldnt really be a game issue.

My bet would be that you are perhaps running a GPU that does not have good 64 bit support or that you drivers are just old.

 

[Olaven Spire]

I have been running RO:O on an X64 install since the games release in March without any problems at all.

The install path should be 'X:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\yourname\red orchestra'

Have you overclocked your CPU at all?.(the 64 bit AMD chips are immensly o/c'able)

Have a good clean out with a Registry Edit tool or Driver Cleaner to remove any gfx/sound driver related crap.

Is your memory ok?.

etc.

-Install patch is correct
-No, i don't overclock
-Reinstalled windows today and added fresh drivers.
-Memory should be just fine, all other games and applications works flawless (except for a beta game i was testing, but you can't say anyhting for sure with beta stuff). And i prefer to avoid 50 hour mem test

RO still doesn't work.

 

[Olaven Spire]

Mearly trying to help him in the long run.
but if he really does persist what brand and modell GPU unit are you using?
Is there a spesific error message ?
does this only occur with this game or does it also happen with any newer modell games ?


MY first fix issue would be to track down the most uptodate and perhaps non beta grpahics driver for your GPU. The issue with 64 bit systems is that you need spesific 64 bit drivers. The Unreal 2.5 engine that RO runs on does have support for 64 bit so shouldnt really be a game issue.

My bet would be that you are perhaps running a GPU that does not have good 64 bit support or that you drivers are just old.

Thank you for your concern, but i have had 32 bit earlyer. I got about 30-40% faster system and a big improvment with frames per second in games. There is no way i am going back

System specs:
Windows Xp Pro x64-bit
AMD athlon 64 4000+(2,4 Ghz)
Gigabyte K8NXP-9 (Nforce 4 Ultra)
2GB RAM (4x OCZ 512MB Dual Channel Platinum Ed. R-2 PC-3200 2x512MB (2-2-2-5) 400Mhz)
500GB S-ATA Raid Striping (2x Western Digital 250GB S-ATA 7200 RPM Caviar RAID Edition 8MB cache FDB)
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2
Point of View Nvidia Geforce 6800 Ultra PciE


I have tried graphics driver 81.xx and 91.xx, no difference at all in this game (as far as i can tell in the few secs i'm ingame)

This problem has only occured in another game (see reply above)

 

[paalrh]

a couple of quick check:
-run windows update check its up to date ( shot in the dark yes)


also I found teh latest drivers to be Version: 84.25 at athttp://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp64_84.25.html

 

[Olaven Spire]

a couple of quick check:
-run windows update check its up to date ( shot in the dark yes)


also I found teh latest drivers to be Version: 84.25 at athttp://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp64_84.25.html

Got everything updated at windows update.

I can give the drivers a try, but i do not think it's the graphic drivers that are buggy

 

[paalrh]

tis why i will not use 64bit windows myself.
and why I discurage others from doing so. The gaming industry is still not 100% abord teh 64bit train even a few years after its release.
from time to time you will find games that you just cnat play on 64 bit systems.

 

[Olaven Spire]

Well, i have had alot of problems on 32 bit, this is the only problem i got on 64 bit. This single game.

I'm sure i can't convince you, but i'm sure you'll find it exciting if you try 64 bit yourself.

 

[Olaven Spire]

Belive it or not, i actually found the problem.

Now i can play like anyone else


I actually did run some memory test, one of my sticks was defect apparently, but only in this game lol

Well that was good news for me.

 

[Yoshiro]

Going to move this to support.