dod hard lockup

[gutz50]

used ubcd to test.
old ram faild so i got new sticks....but dod locks up (freeze)....new ram tested fine.
hdd tested fine.
sys tested fine.
can't test Video.

What do ya think?

[Cap n Smash]

I'd guess that if the hardware is passing the diagnostics then it would be a software issue. Do any of your other games lock up? If it is DODs specific then try a reinstall of the game. But there are others here with better tech knowledge then myself so hopefully they have a less painful fix.

[gutz50]

Only game that locks up is the steam(DoD) no other problems.

[Rediseal]

Verify and Defrag game cache files through steam. Just right click on dod in libary and go to properties. Choose the local file tab and first verify the files then defrag the cache files. Hope this helps

[gutz50]

well i did that and i'll see if that helps....Thanks!

[Shakira]

did you set your ram to the specified rated timings..
but its passing so it shouldnt be that..

Defrag not only the game files and cache but your HDD also...
Did you do any config file changes or left them alone..
What about registry?

[gutz50]

Did all that also defrag hdd did registry...i still think its the sound that locksup the game ...all sound off no lockup.
No fun without the sound.

[Mongo]

do you have onboard sound or a seperate card?

[gutz50]

pci sound blaster live 5.1 ...and onboard....same problem.
some times it takes 2 hours before lock.

[Mongo]

remove the pci and enable the onboard and see how that goes. Or double check that the onboard is disabled.

[gutz50]

on board is the same lockup problem...and no mic at all.

[Rediseal]

sounds like driver problem. if you recently updated them roll back the drivers or you might have to start uninstalling and reinstalling drivers.

[gutz50]

Did all new drivers along time ago and new latly...but no change.

[Mongo]

wipe and reload. LOL

[gutz50]

Did that last month...no help.

[Rediseal]

time for a new computer

[gutz50]

The computer is only a year old now, and the problem is just sound.

[Rediseal]

Take it all apart and reset everything. Then try a fresh install.

[gutz50]

the hard lock is not that bad, i'll live with it.

[Cap n Smash]

Hey Gutz did you ever find a solution to this issue? I rebuilt my PC 2 months ago and am now having issues with DODs locking up and freezing my PC. I have tried all the sugestions here and still the issue persists! Like you the amount of time i spend in game before the lock ups happen varies from 10 minutes to a couple of hours. Unlike you though this is not something i can deal with its driving me f'ing crazy!! Anyone have any suggestions? :eusa-think:

[gutz50]

Like i said the sound may be the problem but i just don't know for sure.
like you 10 min to 2 hours.