Topic: A Puzzling world (Fallout 3 lags, PC configuration problems)

[Samker]

Is there any software I can run to see exactly how many fps I get with Fallout 3?

For now try these tips from "havocknox", he have great experience... 

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[blodflekk]

I had a look at that autoruns program, and nothing was running that I didnt already know about.

[Samker]

I had a look at that autoruns program, and nothing was running that I didnt already know about.

hmmm...

What kind of AntiSpyware programs you have installed on that PC, Spybot S&D, Windows Defender, Ad-Aware ??

And which AV you use now??

[blodflekk]

At the time of the issue I was running Kaspersky AV 2010 and spybot s&d (but only the SD helper - bad blocker for web) and peerguardian. Now I have Avira Premium Security Suite and spybot and peer guardian, but I always shut them down and turn off modem before playing.

[Samker]

Kaspersky is very "heavy" AntiVirus.

Also check that Spybot don't run in background "Tea Timer" protection?

[blodflekk]

It has been along time since I have been able to try fallout 3 again and get back to this post. It seems to be running VERY VERY slow. I had to reinstall xp again last week to solve some other issues. I cant understand what is making it so slow, I close all unnecessary services. Clean registry, keep HDD defragmented, run Game booster. The only security on here at the moment is Comodo Internet Security 3.11 and I disable all its features and then close it. Here is my hijack this log just incase it helps :

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:35:28 p.m., on 3/09/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\IObit\Game Booster\gbtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LGDCore] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe" /SHOWHIDE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nView\nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OODefragTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [COMODO Internet Security] "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cfp.exe" -h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1251812423046
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1251814182078
O23 - Service: COMODO Internet Security Helper Service (cmdAgent) - COMODO - C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cmdagent.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: O&O Defrag - O&O Software GmbH - C:\WINDOWS\system32\oodag.exe

[Samker]

Hi BF, sorry for delay wit reply... simple a lot of duties at SCF...

Anyway your HJT log is clear. In one way that is good and in another it's bad news... We still don't know why you have that much problems with Fallout.

Did you try to install this game on some PC of yours friends and compare how this game work on some other PC (take a note about differences in configuration like RAM, processor...).

Also my recommendation is to uninstall this Game buster and try Tune Up Utilities (excellent program): http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/

Regards,

S.

[blodflekk]

Thank you, I am running TuneUpUtilities along with many other registry cleaners/optimizers. I also just ran Passmark's Performance Test 7 and got a score of 1344.7. I am not sure if thats of any use but thought I would post it anyway

[Samker]

Lets try with this...

Do you by any chance have either of these items installed - ASUS GamerOSD and ASUS SmartDoctor? It has been reported that these may conflict with Fallout 3 running on Vista. Is it possible that you might uninstall them and reattempt?


One more things: "According to reports, Fallout 3 won't run on a PC with "recognized" piracy tools installed -- that includes Daemon Tools, Sonic, Roxio and similar software": http://www.destructoid.com/fallout-3-securom-shenanigans-upset-gamers-109603.phtml#


Hope some of this tips will help...??

[blodflekk]

No, I have neither applications installed. I do however have daemon tools installed, I will remove it and see if it helps. I am also trying to overclock now to help, I was told that the graphics card was too old and outdated and that I should look at one of the GTX200 series