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Dynamics · 06-23-2008, 11:58 AM

Are you using Norton Antivirus? I've known someone with similar symptoms, it was apparently due to one of their virus definitions from the "Symantec Corporate 10.x Antivirus update." Microsoft has a hotfix I'll post if you respond with a yes. Be warned though, this conflict was experienced with an entirely different game. That also brings me to the question: Do you experience this with any other games?

If not, there are three possibilities that come mind, the first is the easiest, just update your drivers for your graphics card. You have adequate amounts of memory to play Fiesta, 128MB. Poor drivers can lead to BSOD's however. Here are the latest drivers for your graphics card. I recommend installing the catalyst, though you can opt to the stand alone driver just fine. Query any installation problems if you have any.

From reading your post I notice you mention more lag with more people. Part of me is thinking you're running too many things on your computer simultaneously. If you could take a screenshot of your processes in the task manager (edit out things you're not comfortable sharing, I really only need a report on the page files.), I could personally recommend what I think you need and don't need. If you're not sure what I mean by a screen shot of your task manager:

I am suggesting this because perhaps you're pushing your RAM too far. You're running on 512 RAM, which from personal experience, isn't quite enough for a smooth Fiesta.

If both the above fail you and you experience BSOD's with other games, then I unfortunately think your RAM is incompatible with your motherboard, inadequate or faulty. If you know what kind of RAM your motherboard is most compatible with (although you've pointed out your RAM specifications, I'm unsure of it's compatibility with your motherboard), go ahead and buy a good 1 gig of it. If not, take your computer into the shop to get your RAM professionally looked at and replaced/upgraded.

I have to state that these are recommendations based on speculations I've made from your case. I really don't have much more to offer unless you can define your BSOD error, and whether or not you experience this with other games (that way I can localise it to Fiesta or generalise it to your computer more confidently).

I need you to tell me the "one file error" as well.

06-23-2008, 11:58 AM	#10
Dynamics Karasian Solider Tournaments Won: 5 In-Game Name: Dynamics Current Level: OVER NINE THOUSANDDDDDDDDDDDDD! Server: under your bed Posts: 572	Are you using Norton Antivirus? I've known someone with similar symptoms, it was apparently due to one of their virus definitions from the "Symantec Corporate 10.x Antivirus update." Microsoft has a hotfix I'll post if you respond with a yes. Be warned though, this conflict was experienced with an entirely different game. That also brings me to the question: Do you experience this with any other games? If not, there are three possibilities that come mind, the first is the easiest, just update your drivers for your graphics card. You have adequate amounts of memory to play Fiesta, 128MB. Poor drivers can lead to BSOD's however. Here are the latest drivers for your graphics card. I recommend installing the catalyst, though you can opt to the stand alone driver just fine. Query any installation problems if you have any. From reading your post I notice you mention more lag with more people. Part of me is thinking you're running too many things on your computer simultaneously. If you could take a screenshot of your processes in the task manager (edit out things you're not comfortable sharing, I really only need a report on the page files.), I could personally recommend what I think you need and don't need. If you're not sure what I mean by a screen shot of your task manager: I am suggesting this because perhaps you're pushing your RAM too far. You're running on 512 RAM, which from personal experience, isn't quite enough for a smooth Fiesta. If both the above fail you and you experience BSOD's with other games, then I unfortunately think your RAM is incompatible with your motherboard, inadequate or faulty. If you know what kind of RAM your motherboard is most compatible with (although you've pointed out your RAM specifications, I'm unsure of it's compatibility with your motherboard), go ahead and buy a good 1 gig of it. If not, take your computer into the shop to get your RAM professionally looked at and replaced/upgraded. I have to state that these are recommendations based on speculations I've made from your case. I really don't have much more to offer unless you can define your BSOD error, and whether or not you experience this with other games (that way I can localise it to Fiesta or generalise it to your computer more confidently). I need you to tell me the "one file error" as well. Last edited by Dynamics; 06-23-2008 at 12:03 PM..