Hardware accelerator problems (computer)

joe4speed · 01-22-2001, 11:05 AM

To everyone that knows "stuff" about computers...
Recently my computer has been running slow and when I try to run videos with the hardware acceleration all the way up, it will freeze the program running it(media player, quicktime, Real player...) and I'll have to ctrl,alt,del to get out of it. when I go into the DirectX and turn all the accelerator functions off it's fine, or when I go into the display properties settigs and turn the accelerator functions down it's fine, but I can't run 3-D games now... also, when I close programs the window closes slow, like when a pic is loading on a slow modem computer, thats how my windows close... slow... any ideas?? I'm about to reformat, because it's driving me nuts.
this is what I have...
Gateway Pentium III 750 mhz
386 megs RAM
20 gb drive
3DFX Voodoo 3000 video card
and lots more, but doubt it's the problem
Thanks guys!

------------------
Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!!
13.71@105mph
Check out my listing! Click here!

joe4speed · 01-23-2001, 12:30 PM

aaahh no guesses?? Well, does anyone know of a site for windows or computer tech with a message board like this one?
Joe

Rebel79 · 01-23-2001, 12:52 PM

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier Joe. Remove the video card drivers... don't just de-install them... DELETE them. Retrieve a list of what files are installed and physically delete them and delete the entries in teh win.ini and sys.ini. Then re-install the video card drivers. Lastly reinstall Direct-X. Hopefully that should work. Let me know...

------------------
1994 Mustang Cobra
308ci, Vortech S-trim 11#, ported GT-40 heads, E-303 cam, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies.
Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

joe4speed · 01-24-2001, 02:32 AM

Thanks, Scott... I didn't think of that... good idea!

I will let you know...
Joe

01-22-2001, 11:05 AM	#1
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Hardware accelerator problems (computer) To everyone that knows "stuff" about computers... Recently my computer has been running slow and when I try to run videos with the hardware acceleration all the way up, it will freeze the program running it(media player, quicktime, Real player...) and I'll have to ctrl,alt,del to get out of it. when I go into the DirectX and turn all the accelerator functions off it's fine, or when I go into the display properties settigs and turn the accelerator functions down it's fine, but I can't run 3-D games now... also, when I close programs the window closes slow, like when a pic is loading on a slow modem computer, thats how my windows close... slow... any ideas?? I'm about to reformat, because it's driving me nuts. this is what I have... Gateway Pentium III 750 mhz 386 megs RAM 20 gb drive 3DFX Voodoo 3000 video card and lots more, but doubt it's the problem Thanks guys! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Computer chip and ET's	DaTank	Windsor Power	14	04-07-2003 08:53 PM
Which wiring harness and computer do I have to have?	EazyE-CPT	Windsor Power	0	07-21-2002 11:33 PM
Help with C&L 76MM & A9L computer install	venumus93	Windsor Power	19	05-16-2002 07:58 PM
Computer Issues, Check Engine	98SteedaGT	Modular Madness	1	04-27-2002 05:39 PM
A9L Computer	nextime	Windsor Power	14	03-27-2002 10:36 PM

01-23-2001, 12:30 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	aaahh no guesses?? Well, does anyone know of a site for windows or computer tech with a message board like this one? Joe

01-23-2001, 12:52 PM	#3
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	Sorry I didn't see your post earlier Joe. Remove the video card drivers... don't just de-install them... DELETE them. Retrieve a list of what files are installed and physically delete them and delete the entries in teh win.ini and sys.ini. Then re-install the video card drivers. Lastly reinstall Direct-X. Hopefully that should work. Let me know... ------------------ 1994 Mustang Cobra 308ci, Vortech S-trim 11#, ported GT-40 heads, E-303 cam, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies. Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

01-24-2001, 02:32 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Thanks, Scott... I didn't think of that... good idea! I will let you know... Joe