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Vic,
I ran the updates and FS2004 runs fine now.
The DC3 is sweet.
Thanks again.
"ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
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> Vic,
> Thanks very much for your assistance. I will give it all a try.
> 'preciate it.
>
> Best wishes and take Care.
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > Basically a decent system but the Intel graphics won't really handle
> fs2004.
> > Also, IIRC, the onboard video steals processor time. Have you tried
> > disabling the OB intel video and testing FS just using the ATI?
> >
> > I would definitely get to the Intel site and update your bios and any
> other
> > mobo drivers you find there.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > V
> >
> > "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
> > news:uZe6UWzVFHA.548@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > Thanks.
> > > Intel P4 2.8 Ghz
> > > 1 GIG RAM
> > > Dual Video Cards - I have two monitors
> > > 1 is a Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
> > > 1 is a ATI Radeon 9200
> > >
> > > any recommendations?
> > >
> > > Thanks again
> > >
> > >
> > > "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:eIvF5KzVFHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > Re the CD - do a search for the NoCD patch - you'll be able to run
w/o
> > > > having it in the drive.
> > > >
> > > > Update ALL your video and Mobo drivers. BTW, what mobo, cpu,
> videocard,
> > > ram,
> > > > etc. All make a difference
> > > >
> > > > V
> > > >
> > > > "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:ObQHJSyVFHA.3488@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > > The computer freezes up with any aircraft and then displays:
> > > > > "Microsoft Windows detected and recovered from a device failure.
> > > > > Please save your work and reboot to restore full functionality"
> > > > > [OK]
> > > > >
> > > > > Reboots and computer works fine but FS2004 will crash again.
> > > > >
> > > > > On the CDRom being in the drive, I was hoping to install and file
it
> > > away
> > > > > like all my other software.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for your feedback
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Vic Baron" <vgbaron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:O5sIR%23xVFHA.3176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Put the disk 4 in the "D" drive. Other than that, not enough
info.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "ferg" <ferg@ferg.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23yGO40xVFHA.3076@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > G'Day All,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I installed FS2004 on my home computer and it freezes up when
I
> > try
> > > to
> > > > > fly
> > > > > > > the DC3.
> > > > > > > It also keeps asking for disk #4 to be in the "D" drive.
> > > > > > > So I tried installing it on a different P4 2.8Mghz and am
having
> > the
> > > > > same
> > > > > > > problem.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Any suggestions for me?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks
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