05-18-2004, 12:24 AM
Well, here's a rundown of what I've done thus far:
1) Restarted computer and first saw the problem. 3D rendering is kaput, normal desktop is slow to refresh. Trying to run something that uses Direct3D causes the VPUrecover to run and ask me to restart the computer.
2) Restarted, still the same, download new drivers (as of 5/12/04) and install them. Restarted.
3) Still the same. Tinkered with a few things but ultimately didn't change any settings. Tried to change my screensaver and the preview of it locked up the system. Restart.
4) Decided to try a 3D game again. Fired up NWN. It ran... but at about 1 frame every 5 seconds. Exited out and VPUrecover (which I'm really starting to despise) told me to restart. Restart.
5) Lo and behold... the desktop is rendering fine now. *scratches head* Got in touch with a few friends online giving them the rundown, with the general concensus being "that's weird". Gee, thanks guys, tons of help. But anyway, checked NWN and again it was one frame ever 5 seconds or so. VPUrecover (JOY!) Restart.
6) Here I am, desktop and web browser rendering just fine and refreshing like they used to, and my screensaver renders just fine now in the preview window. Haven't tried running it fullscreen yet and have yet to fire up NWN.
What is really puzzling me is that every time I restart it seems to get a little better. I'm baffled as to why that would happen.
1) Restarted computer and first saw the problem. 3D rendering is kaput, normal desktop is slow to refresh. Trying to run something that uses Direct3D causes the VPUrecover to run and ask me to restart the computer.
2) Restarted, still the same, download new drivers (as of 5/12/04) and install them. Restarted.
3) Still the same. Tinkered with a few things but ultimately didn't change any settings. Tried to change my screensaver and the preview of it locked up the system. Restart.
4) Decided to try a 3D game again. Fired up NWN. It ran... but at about 1 frame every 5 seconds. Exited out and VPUrecover (which I'm really starting to despise) told me to restart. Restart.
5) Lo and behold... the desktop is rendering fine now. *scratches head* Got in touch with a few friends online giving them the rundown, with the general concensus being "that's weird". Gee, thanks guys, tons of help. But anyway, checked NWN and again it was one frame ever 5 seconds or so. VPUrecover (JOY!) Restart.
6) Here I am, desktop and web browser rendering just fine and refreshing like they used to, and my screensaver renders just fine now in the preview window. Haven't tried running it fullscreen yet and have yet to fire up NWN.
What is really puzzling me is that every time I restart it seems to get a little better. I'm baffled as to why that would happen.
See you in Town,
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