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« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2013, 02:28:11 PM +0000 » |
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Clive try to swap the soundcard into another PCI slot if possible.
Sometimes there is a conflict with other devices wich share the same IRQ. In the "device manager" you will find "Views" -> one of the options (3rd here) shows you the IRQs used and shared.
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« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2013, 03:17:11 PM +0000 » |
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I had disabled my AV before the race but still suffered a CTD during qually, with the dreaded sound loop requiring a turn off the power to the computer to shut down and restart. SNIP I have done a registry clean up and defragged etc. I ran "End-it-All" before the race and now I think I need to dig into the .ini file to check various things. Would the bandwidth settings be a likely culprit for the discos and warping? I am a total numpty on these things, so answers in non tech speak appreciated. I guess the other option is a total re-install of GPL?, but I cannot help feeling that these issues are caused more by some other software/update causing a conflict rather than GPL itself. But, what the heck do I know?? i do believe it's not recommended to run "end-it-all" on more modern windows OS's , things were different where we ran non NT based windows (pre XP) , these days windows needs more processes to run correctly . that said you should stop programs you don't need from starting at boot time , if you have noticed that your pc is taking longer to boot up it probably because of that . check in the start up menu and uninstall them , also check the what programs you have installed and remove the ones you no longer use or ones you didn't know you installed ! as a general rule of thumb rasterrizers v2 crash less than the older ones and imho the d3d crashes less than opengl . some people have also had problems with the bit rate of gpl of some sound files , so it might be best to check/replace the ones you are using . i wouldn't bother reinstalling gpl , but crashes like you describe can be caused odd files (add-ons) , sound files , car mips . if at only at certain tracks it could be odd sized mips in the track folder . as for virus killers most have gaming or silent mode which would be safer , if you do insist on running "end-it-all" check your firewall is still running . also check you have no scheduled tasks that are going run , just because you haved done any doesn't mean windows or other programs haven’t set some . you can things these somewhere in settings . john
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« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2013, 03:41:45 PM +0000 » |
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After a 4 year absence from gpl online racing things carried on as i left them with this win which i am delighted with, i was worked so hard all race long by hristo, his great effort to pass me and lead for 3 laps was in vein tho, after many laps of intense racing by both of us and pushing sometimes beyond the limit his engine blew and that was that, it was a shame because it would have been very close at the end if that had not happened. i came over the finish line first and it felt great!
Grats to clive and fpoli for 2nd and 3rd
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« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2013, 03:43:17 PM +0000 » |
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John,
Have you imported your driver history? Doesn't look like it.
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2013, 05:30:03 PM +0000 » |
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I cant find my name in the drop down
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2013, 05:39:57 PM +0000 » |
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I had disabled my AV before the race but still suffered a CTD during qually, with the dreaded sound loop requiring a turn off the power to the computer to shut down and restart. SNIP I have done a registry clean up and defragged etc. I ran "End-it-All" before the race and now I think I need to dig into the .ini file to check various things. Would the bandwidth settings be a likely culprit for the discos and warping? I am a total numpty on these things, so answers in non tech speak appreciated. I guess the other option is a total re-install of GPL?, but I cannot help feeling that these issues are caused more by some other software/update causing a conflict rather than GPL itself. But, what the heck do I know?? i do believe it's not recommended to run "end-it-all" on more modern windows OS's , things were different where we ran non NT based windows (pre XP) , these days windows needs more processes to run correctly . that said you should stop programs you don't need from starting at boot time , if you have noticed that your pc is taking longer to boot up it probably because of that . check in the start up menu and uninstall them , also check the what programs you have installed and remove the ones you no longer use or ones you didn't know you installed ! as a general rule of thumb rasterrizers v2 crash less than the older ones and imho the d3d crashes less than opengl . some people have also had problems with the bit rate of gpl of some sound files , so it might be best to check/replace the ones you are using . i wouldn't bother reinstalling gpl , but crashes like you describe can be caused odd files (add-ons) , sound files , car mips . if at only at certain tracks it could be odd sized mips in the track folder . as for virus killers most have gaming or silent mode which would be safer , if you do insist on running "end-it-all" check your firewall is still running . also check you have no scheduled tasks that are going run , just because you haved done any doesn't mean windows or other programs haven’t set some . you can things these somewhere in settings . john End it all does give you the option to load whatever processes you like , it makes the task very easy , at least in the original version which was shareware , I think you have to buy the programme these days so it "should" be up to date with all the latest OS then again what do I know about rabbits
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2013, 08:57:26 PM +0000 » |
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For once I kept my position off the grid after a very early flag drop and stayed ahead of various challengers until about mid race. I saw someone disco and then another (Arf and Bob) and that distracted me enough to get stuck on the wall and have Phil right on my tail. He soon passed on the straight and that was that. Nice to have some close company for the whole race. Grats to JB back with full speed on the win. I looked back to see if I've ever been in a race with him and I was delighted to find I had and Hristo was there too, all of us in Ferraris, and I beat them both. I believe I benefitted a lot from pitstop handicapping, but the result is clear. https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4250#event1192
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« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2013, 08:58:11 PM +0000 » |
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Gents
I've had a look at the replay and raised a couple of incident reports. Nothing too serious I'm just being thorough and giving you the opportunity to comment before I publish the report. If I've missed anything please raise a report.
Regards
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« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2013, 09:01:18 PM +0000 » |
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Some famous names in that list . One for the scrapbook!
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« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2013, 09:39:18 PM +0000 » |
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For once I kept my position off the grid after a very early flag drop and stayed ahead of various challengers until about mid race. I saw someone disco and then another (Arf and Bob) and that distracted me enough to get stuck on the wall and have Phil right on my tail. He soon passed on the straight and that was that. Nice to have some close company for the whole race. Grats to JB back with full speed on the win. I looked back to see if I've ever been in a race with him and I was delighted to find I had and Hristo was there too, all of us in Ferraris, and I beat them both. I believe I benefitted a lot from pitstop handicapping, but the result is clear. https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4250#event1192I remember that one, it was a Race of Champions at the end of the season.
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« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2013, 09:55:46 PM +0000 » |
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Wasn't sure what to expect from this race, so went conservative and chose the cooper (and also to challenge my team mate Arf in the same machinery ). I had issues in qualifying, chief of which was my desk riving the plug outta the socket and rather terminating everything. I returned with little time left and started from the back, some 8 secs off the pace! At the start Phil's fezz was v slow away and I chose to go between him and the armco, but as he lit them up he went sideways into me and we both slid along the barrier (sorry for my part in this Phil). My car was seemingly unscathed and I set off in hot pursuit. My race pace was pretty good (compared to qual) and I managed to pick a few off, incl Arf but then spun at the last turn to return to dead last. I fought back past Arf and got back on terms with Phil, getting caught out by his braking. Soon after I was disco'd. Not sure why, but it hasn't happened for a while so can't complain. When catching others I really struggled to get by and generally had to wait for mistakes, I'll have to work on my race-craft. Quite a few braking points are through corners and I was wary of losing it in the process. Anyone else find this? WD to podium & finishers, commiserations to Attilio, heart braking to be on pole then not make T1. Bob
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« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2013, 11:00:45 PM +0000 » |
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and got back on terms with Phil, getting caught out by his braking.
Yes you were better on the brakes than me. I do find the braking for that left hander after the Bosch Kurve quite difficult to get right because of the crest. I noticed you did the honorable thing and took to the grass rather than risk hitting me. Thanks for that. Sorry about the start, it was 50:50 which spinning wheel would grip first. If you'd picked the other side you would have sailed past me. Glad your car wasn't damaged.
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« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2013, 11:45:19 PM +0000 » |
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I cant find my name in the drop down
Phil's done it for you I think.
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« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2013, 10:44:29 AM +0000 » |
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Thats true I thought in worst case I would cut you off, but was sure you were further behind. Why I didn t verify this by using the 135 degrees view I have mapped the steeringwheels gearpads is a mystery to me.
Well I don't know for you but I find it impossible to look left-right while negotiating a corner. You have a point there it, s a tradeoff, but in that specific situation with full control low speed planning the accelleration out, a tenth of a second flip on the right pad wouldn t cost me much time. I have used it in more hectic places and it has payed of well allthough some tenths of a second will be lost cause of the multitasking.
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« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2013, 11:42:06 PM +0000 » |
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