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    KOTOR constantly crashing

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dman7, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    So I just installed KOTOR and the game just keeps crashing. At first I couldn't even start the game on 1024 res, but then I dropped to 800x600 and the game worked and then crashed.

    I put everything to the max well because I can lol.

    Im using 169.32 drivers (which seem to be very good and stable), any help is appreciated guys! Thanks!

    EDIT - Also, when it finished installing it asked me if I wanted to install DX9.0b but it said I already had that version so I hit no, i'm no sure if that's the problem.
     
    Dman7, Feb 5, 2008
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  2. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    Check the compatibility. You have to change two properties: Windows XP compatible, and Run as Administrator. Those may be the source of the problems.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 5, 2008
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  3. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    I put it to run under windows 2000 (max) and under admin and it crashed again.. :(
     
    Dman7, Feb 5, 2008
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  4. lozanogo

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    Wait, you have windows XP?? That's weird, I used to play KOTOR in my old computer with windows XP without any problems.

    Then try to install those directX 9 drivers, I don't have any other idea at the moment.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 5, 2008
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  5. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    Will try it
     
    Dman7, Feb 5, 2008
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    Still nothing, I even re installed it, yet it still crashes at the same spots, has this ever happened to anybody?
     
    Dman7, Feb 5, 2008
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  7. silentnite2608

    silentnite2608 Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe there is patches?...
    Try Old drivers.
     
    silentnite2608, Feb 5, 2008
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  8. Dman7

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    yea, I guess 169.32 aren't as good as i thought. I went back to 169.28 and no problem what so ever..
     
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  9. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    It seems your problem is fixed, but you should always click "yes" for install DX even if you already have that version because it installs files specific to the game to make it run.
     
    crash, Feb 5, 2008
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  10. silentnite2608

    silentnite2608 Notebook Evangelist

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    New drivers can sometimes cancel out some games.
    With some reason if I update my emachine with A radeon x800
    IF i go past CC 7.4 it can't play any DX.
    Glad to help.
     
    silentnite2608, Feb 5, 2008
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