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Here is something from http://www.rpgplanet.com/arcanum/gamefaq.shtml. It was written for problems in Arcanum, but should apply to Morrowind as well:
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Q: My game starts slowing down or stuttering and the hourglass spins constantly, making gameplay almost unbearable at times! What can I do?
A: Microsoft left the Debug Mode activated in Directx 8 and 8a for DirectSound. This consumes vast quantities of CPU cycles, and also increases the possibility for creating software/hardware conflicts.
Download the Microsoft DirectX Control Panel applet.
Extract to:
....\Windows\System
go into Control Panel, click on your (newly installed) DX applet
go to the DirectSound tab and slide the debug slider all the way to the left <<<<<<< to disable debug mode.
reboot your computer and restart the game.
Note: This works with DX 8.1 but very occasionally it may already be switched off in that version.
While this has been shown to help those experiencing mild to crippling stutter-chop problems while using DirectX 8, it has also helped clear up graphical anomalies and sound conflicts. Please be aware that some gamers claim Arcanum runs better under DirectX 7 than DirectX 8.
This has been tested and used by many players on a variety of systems with great success. Thanks to Jaydee Daidodji who posted it on the forums and to vesselle who continues to ceaselessly hound gamers to try it.
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The file can be downloaded at http://www.gamevoiceclub.com/Download/dxapplet.zip
Note: It didn't work for Windows XP, but I found a way around that. Just right-click on the extracted file and select "Open with Control Panel", or if accessing the file within the ZIP archive select "Open." I didn't have the problem with my DirectX 8.1 for Windows XP, but it may just have been because I got it with a new system. However, people who have upgraded from previous DirectX versions (e.g. DirectX 8, 8a) might still have the Debug thing enabled. |
Tue May 07, 2002 2:18 am |
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