Just got oblivion

[matthew1g]

So as I said, I just got Oblivion and installed it. Now when I click on new game and then click yes, The game just freezes. no loading screens or anything. I tried reinstalling for several times, but to no avail, it didn't fix it. Sometimes XFIRE brings up an error as well. My specs are exactly on par with the recommended requirements.

 

Specs:

 

Intel pentium 4 3.0ghz with hyperthreading

1gb of DDR333 ram

XFX geforce 6800XT 256mb AGP graphic card.

 

on a side note, I installed nvidia's 93.71 drivers the other day.

 

 

 

[Star-Lord]

HI! Matt

 

Try rolling back your Graphics Drivers and see if aleast it plays the game. Also Make sure you have the latest Direct X Version from the Microsoft Site. Their is a new version of DXc on their site which was recently updated.

 

These are the Actual Drivers for your Card from XFX:

Drivers

Edited February 23, 2007 by pcguytech_2005

[matthew1g]

Installed updated version of DX9.0c and rolled back drivers. Still crashes I've found out that if I deleted the oblivion files in :

 

my documents/my games

 

and

 

local settings/application data

 

the game loads but then crashes after a few minutes of gameplay (just as soon as the first thieves in the dungeons are about to attack)

[Forfit]

Did you install the latest oblivion patch? Found here.

[matthew1g]

Yes. Still crashes at menu

[Forfit]

Have you tried googling the problem? I would help but i don't really know how to word it...

 

What do you have the game's resolution at? Try 800x600 or 640x480.

[matthew1g]

Yep. Tried everything. I searched on google, but I found nothing about oblivion stopping to respond at the menu. I even deleted every other game I had installed. But nothing changed.

 

 

PS: when doom 3 was uninstalling, the background of the window changed to oblivion's launcher background for some strange reason

[Sixdust]

Kinda strange, since the game runs just fine on my P4 2.4ghz processor 640mb ram, 6800xt 512mb agp card. If I remember correctly, was it you that just recently got a new video card? Also you mention xfire, don't have that open as oblivion can make the best of the best pcs choke. I had to put a a few tweaks into the game and I play at medium settings. If you did install a new vid card, did you remember to change the amount of memory for the video card within the bios? And are you overclocking anything?

[Star-Lord]

This was all I could find. This still applies to the patched Version aswell.

 

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Version 1.1.511 (Patched)

 

The Update 1.1 notes apply to both the

PC and Xbox 360 versions of Oblivion

 

Index:

 

1. Known Issues and Troubleshooting

2. Manual Errata and Addendum

3. Performance Tuning

4. System Requirements

5. Update 1.1 Notes(Bug, Quest & Plugin Fixes)

 

 

1. Known Issues and Troubleshooting

 

 

Installation Issue

If you repeatedly uninstall and re-install Oblivion, certain systems will display an error message if you try to uninstall Oblivion again. To fix this, put your Oblivion disk in and run setup.exe. This will clear up the error and you can uninstall and reinstall the game.

 

Saved Games

Your saved games are located in your \My Documents\My Games\Oblivion directory.

 

Prior to Installing the Game

Before attempting to install Oblivion, please verify that your computer meets system requirements.

 

We also recommend that you prepare your hard drive for installation by running ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter prior to installation. These utilities are part of Windows� and can identify and resolve problems with your disk drive which could hinder installation and/or playing of the game.

 

To launch these programs and optimize your hard disk drive:

 

1. Open "My Computer".

2. Right-click the disk drive you wish to install the game onto (usually C:).

3. Click on "Properties".

4. Select the "Tools" tab.

5. Click "Check Now" to launch Scandisk.

6. When Scandisk has completed, follow steps 1-3 and click "Defragment Now" to launch Disk Defragmenter.

 

Note that defragmenting your disk drive can take a long time. It's a good idea to start disk defragmenter and let it run overnight.

 

ATI Crossfire

Performance on systems using ATI Crossfire will be reduced until ATI releases an updated driver with Oblivion listed as a Crossfire Compatible game.

 

Error messages when launching Oblivion:

 

This will appear as a missing dll error similar to "d3dx9_27.dll not found."

 

This can be corrected by Exploring the Oblivion DVD. On the disk there is a folder named DXREDIST. Open the folder and run the DXSETUP.exe. This will install the version of DirectX required to run Oblivion.

 

Unable to make new saves

If the Tab key is pressed while entering a name during character creation, a problem may occur when the game goes to write a save to the save location. This is because the name of the character is included in the name of the save file used in Windows. This is most commonly a result of attempting to Alt-Tab out of the application during name entry. If this occurs, autosaves and quicksaves will continue to function correctly, but saves made through the menu will not. The issue will be fixed if the Tab is deleted when renaming the character before exiting the sewer at the end of the character generation.

 

The following may also be of assistance if the character has progressed beyond character generation:

 

The player name can be changed through the console by pressing the ` (tilde) key, and entering the following: player.SetActorFullName "Player Name" (where Player Name = the name of the character). Press RETURN, and then exit the console by pressing the tilde again.

 

Also, saves can be made through the console by pressing the ` (tilde) key, and entering the following: save filename (where filename = the name of the save that you would like to make). Press RETURN, and then exit the console by pressing the tilde again.

 

 

Input Problems

Keyboard input problems could be the result of a control peripheral. Editting the Oblivion.ini may correct this issue. The Oblivion.ini file is located in the My Documents\My Games\Oblivion directory. In the [Controls] section, change the �bUse Joystick=1� setting to �bUse Joystick=0� or simply disconnect the peripheral. Make sure the settings are saved. Note, changes to the Oblivion.ini file will not be saved if Oblivion in running when the changes are made.

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to old system file

Some users may experience frequent crashing due to an older system file. These crashes may be attributed to the 'mpeg2dmx.ax' file. Simply renaming the file to "mpeg2dmx.ax.old" may correct this issue.

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to connected HP printer

A program related to HP printers may cause Oblivion to crash. Before running Oblivion: Press Ctr-Alt-Del to bring up the task manager. Go to the Processes Tab. Right click on any process starting with the letters HP and select End. Running Oblivion at this point may have this issue corrected. Note: The PC will need to be restarted to reinitialize printing or imaging.

 

"FF" icons in the system tray

Some users have reported having numerous "FF" icons in their taskbar during or after playing Oblivion. These icons are from a seperate video/audio decoder you may have installed in the past called "FFDShow." This program is processing the sound files for Oblivion, which some users have reported slows down the game, and can leave the icons in their system tray. Simply moving the mouse over those icons will get rid of them after you stop playing Oblivion. Uninstalling FFDShow can fix this, but it is NOT necessary. You can follow the steps below to tell FFDShow not to handle sound for Oblivion.

 

Instructions for disabling the FFDShow for Oblivion without fully removing it:

 

1. Click Start

2. Click "All Programs" (or just Programs, depending on the version of Windows, whether they're using "classic," etc.)

3. Go to the ffdshow folder.

4. Click "Audio decoder configuration."

5. In the left hand pane, click "Info & debug." This is the second entry in the list.

6. In the right hand pane, near the bottom, find a check box labelled "Don't use ffdshow in:"

7. Check that box, and in the text box underneath (it lights up when you check the check box), add "oblivion.exe" (don't include the quotes). If there is already something in that box, put a semi-colon ( ; ) after what's already there, and oblivion.exe after that. Do NOT use spaces, since ffdshow will think that's part of the filename. A valid entry would be "explorer.exe;oblivion.exe" (without quotes).

8. Finally, click "Ok" and start Oblivion.

 

Also try Sixdust method. Anyways I hope you can get it to run correctly it is a sweet game.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2007 by pcguytech_2005

[matthew1g]

 

  Kinda strange, since the game runs just fine on my P4 2.4ghz processor 640mb ram, 6800xt 512mb agp card. If I remember correctly, was it you that just recently got a new video card? Also you mention xfire, don't have that open as oblivion can make the best of the best pcs choke. I had to put a a few tweaks into the game and I play at medium settings. If you did install a new vid card, did you remember to change the amount of memory for the video card within the bios? And are you overclocking anything?

 

Yes, I just got the ram, video card and CPU last week. I did overclock the video card, but I reverted back to default settings. The BIOS is set up correctly as well. Every other game runs fine.

 

 

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to old system file

Some users may experience frequent crashing due to an older system file. These crashes may be attributed to the 'mpeg2dmx.ax' file. Simply renaming the file to "mpeg2dmx.ax.old" may correct this issue.

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to connected HP printer

A program related to HP printers may cause Oblivion to crash. Before running Oblivion: Press Ctr-Alt-Del to bring up the task manager. Go to the Processes Tab. Right click on any process starting with the letters HP and select End. Running Oblivion at this point may have this issue corrected. Note: The PC will need to be restarted to reinitialize printing or imaging.

 

I searched each of my 3 hard disks for the mpeg2dmx.ax file, but I didn't find it anywhere. I think this could be it. Where is the file situated?

 

As for the HP printer, I also have that installed, but I don't have the original drivers installed, I use the ones windows installed. Nothing shows up in the processes tab.

[Star-Lord]

 

  Kinda strange, since the game runs just fine on my P4 2.4ghz processor 640mb ram, 6800xt 512mb agp card. If I remember correctly, was it you that just recently got a new video card? Also you mention xfire, don't have that open as oblivion can make the best of the best pcs choke. I had to put a a few tweaks into the game and I play at medium settings. If you did install a new vid card, did you remember to change the amount of memory for the video card within the bios? And are you overclocking anything?

 

Yes, I just got the ram, video card and CPU last week. I did overclock the video card, but I reverted back to default settings. The BIOS is set up correctly as well. Every other game runs fine.

 

 

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to old system file

Some users may experience frequent crashing due to an older system file. These crashes may be attributed to the 'mpeg2dmx.ax' file. Simply renaming the file to "mpeg2dmx.ax.old" may correct this issue.

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to connected HP printer

A program related to HP printers may cause Oblivion to crash. Before running Oblivion: Press Ctr-Alt-Del to bring up the task manager. Go to the Processes Tab. Right click on any process starting with the letters HP and select End. Running Oblivion at this point may have this issue corrected. Note: The PC will need to be restarted to reinitialize printing or imaging.

 

I searched each of my 3 hard disks for the mpeg2dmx.ax file, but I didn't find it anywhere. I think this could be it. Where is the file situated?

 

As for the HP printer, I also have that installed, but I don't have the original drivers installed, I use the ones windows installed. Nothing shows up in the processes tab.

It should be here: c:\windows\system32\mpeg2dmx.ax

 

Also look for this file aswell and rename. "mmswitch.ax"

 

You might want to go to: My Computer then Tools, Folder Options then select View: Uncheck where it saids: Show Hidden Files And Folders and hide operating system files(Recommended).

 

If you have them installed at this point they will show up.

You should also see what other programs might be launching with Oblivion by hitting [email protected]@Del without exiting the game.

 

 

We'll dude good luck again. I'm going to watch the Oscars now with my girl. I'm going to see if Eddie Murphy wins!!!

 

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Edited February 26, 2007 by pcguytech_2005

[matthew1g]

 

It should be here: c:\windows\system32\mpeg2dmx.ax

 

Also look for this file aswell and rename. "mmswitch.ax"

 

You might want to go to: My Computer then Tools, Folder Options then select View: Uncheck where it saids: Show Hidden Files And Folders and hide operating system files(Recommended).

 

 

I got no files of that sort

 

the closest files to those are: mpeg2data.ax, mpg2splt.ax and no mmswitch. oooook . Should I be worrying?

[Star-Lord]

 

It should be here: c:\windows\system32\mpeg2dmx.ax

 

Also look for this file aswell and rename. "mmswitch.ax"

 

You might want to go to: My Computer then Tools, Folder Options then select View: Uncheck where it saids: Show Hidden Files And Folders and hide operating system files(Recommended).

 

 

I got no files of that sort

 

the closest files to those are: mpeg2data.ax, mpg2splt.ax and no mmswitch. oooook . Should I be worrying?

No! if you don't have these files then that means your problem is something else and you can rule out this. These files are not required to play this game but for those who have these files install may cause conflictions with theirs graphics card drivers mainly ATI. But since you are using an nvidia your problem may be something else that you might have been over looking. If you have Dr.Watson enabled in your Windows OS this would be a great tool to pinpoint your problem because next time you get a error Dr. Watson will create log of it and you aleast can see what you are dealing with. Don't send to Microsoft you can print if you like or just view it.

 

The file created is called (Drwtsn.log) and it's located at: C:/documentsand settings\allusers\documents\DR.WATSON

 

and it will contain all the neccessary info to determine what could be the cause of your problems.

Edited February 26, 2007 by pcguytech_2005

[Fozzy Fozborne]

Ever thought of contacting the people who... make the game?

 

They'll definitely be able to help you more than we can.

[omega_c]

Ever thought of contacting the people who... make the game?

 

They'll definitely be able to help you more than we can.

Judging from my experience with Rockstar customer support... I'd stick with online forums

[Tornado Rex]

Ever thought of contacting the people who... make the game?

 

They'll definitely be able to help you more than we can.

Judging from my experience with Rockstar customer support... I'd stick with online forums

Um, Rockstar didn't make Oblivion, Bethesda did

[Waddy]

Im running an AMD 4200 pro, with 2 x 7800GTX's on SLi, 2 gig ram, and Oblivion still crashes on me all the time. Even when ive patched it, I soon gave up!

[omega_c]

Ever thought of contacting the people who... make the game?

 

They'll definitely be able to help you more than we can.

Judging from my experience with Rockstar customer support... I'd stick with online forums

Um, Rockstar didn't make Oblivion, Bethesda did

I know; it was a general remark.

[matthew1g]

I Just formatted my pc and did a fresh install of XP. it's working flawlessly now . Get 30 FPS outside and 50 indoors (on high settings). Not too shabby . Thanks for the help guys

[Waddy]

I Just formatted my pc and did a fresh install of XP. it's working flawlessly now . Get 30 FPS outside and 50 indoors (on high settings). Not too shabby . Thanks for the help guys

lol Ditto!

 

This thread made me re install and its working 100% perfect!

 

lol

[Sixdust]

So, guys, what are your impressions of the game, good/bad? I found this game great. It's even better if you tweak it or add mods from one of the HUGE modding communities of this game. Some mods improve performance alot. I would recommend taking a look at various sites for some mods.

Huge mod site

Very useful map

[Brutuz]

Damn, I want Oblivion, but I don't have the money for GTA4, a 360, My Computer Upgrade, and Oblivion, Still, Great work on getting it to work guys!

[matthew1g]

 

Damn, I want Oblivion, but I don't have the money for GTA4, a 360, My Computer Upgrade, and Oblivion, Still, Great work on getting it to work guys!

 

You can still Get an Xbox 360, GTA4, and Oblivion for the X360 if you're not really into modding. It'll cost you much less

 

@sixdust: This game is amazing, Best game I played so far. I just can't have enough of it. I just put my World of warcraft subscribtion as I got more addicted to oblivion than WoW even though that is an RPG and Wow is an MMORPG. It could be just me but, WoW feels like a cheap game after playing oblivion, I mean I'm doing 10-15 hours a day easy on it . and I've only done 5% of the main story line. I just explore. Hell even just going up a mountain or hill and just look at the Wildlife or stargaze for hours on end is amazing. Last saturday I spent just about 3 hours just Stargazing. I think I gotta lay off a bit though. But it's getting more and more difficult to do so.

 

 

Anyway thanks Sixdust, I was searching for an interactive map like that, the one ingame is not really that helpful.

[Brutuz]

Damn, I want Oblivion, but I don't have the money for GTA4, a 360, My Computer Upgrade, and Oblivion, Still, Great work on getting it to work guys!

 

You can still Get an Xbox 360, GTA4, and Oblivion for the X360 if you're not really into modding. It'll cost you much less

Nah, I get 20fps on SA, with Low settings, And My computer lags on Vista RC 1, want to get a nice fats, duel core computer anyway.

 

Not to mention DirectX10.

[Waddy]

Ive just been playing it actually.

 

Done the story, and dark brotherhood and fighters guild, on with the the other guilds and side missions. Great game, so addictive!