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Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:06 pm
by 501st_commander
(502)GEN.york wrote:Frisbeetarian wrote:Nope, 185.85 is the latest.
I think a update would be good.
woops, i knew it was 18*.** somthing.
@GEN: if thats the latest, then what update?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:10 am
by (502)GEN.york
Sorry about that, thought you had like 183.34
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:50 pm
by RogueKnight
I solved my problem, ZE didn't work when i had my NVIDIA GeForce 8600 in, but as soon as i downgraded to my NVIDIA GeForce 8400, it started working again. Can anyone get ZE to work with a NVIDIA GeForce 8600?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:40 am
by AceMastermind
DarthRogueKnight wrote:I solved my problem, ZE didn't work when i had my NVIDIA GeForce 8600 in, but as soon as i downgraded to my NVIDIA GeForce 8400, it started working again.
What's the current driver version of your NVIDIA GeForce 8400?
Response through PM:
DarthRogueKnight wrote:I'm not sure the exact, but its whatever is the latest on their website.
Which would be:
186.18
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:36 am
by Warfare32
i believe i updated a driver for my graphics card and it doesnt work now... but anyway does anyone have a link to the working downgraded driver? that would be nice to share....
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:59 am
by Frisbeetarian
We have separate things here. Some people have upgraded to the newest driver (v. 185.85) and ZE started working again, while others (you and echo_66) have upgraded and had it stopped working. I know it stopped working for echo_66 when he tried to upgrade to v. 182.50, but I haven't heard back from him about v. 185.85. Is this the version that you tried to update to? If not, please try it and get back to us.
Once you have tried v. 185.85, if ZE still doesn't work, try using a restore point on your computer to go back to the previous driver (unless you updated a while ago and all your restore points are too recent).
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:15 am
by ecko_66
I'm here... I'm downloading 185.85 right now to see... I will edit my post with results when I have them!
Till then, happy vista hating!
Edit: Epic Fail. Not only did the new driver version cause a runtime error with ZE, it killed my dual-monitor support and made the graphics card invisible to my computer. And it killed my driver restore point too, but I 'updated' it which fixed somethings, but not the runtime error. Now my startup is slower than ever and most of my graphically callengenging games crash within 15 minutes. Fun.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:17 pm
by numanair
@ecko_66 Are you sure that you downloaded the right driver for your graphics card? A reinstall might fix it.
@Warfare32 Search on the nvidia site for geforce and the version you want (182?).
Also, has anybody tried the 186.18 driver? I will probably install it later today.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:32 pm
by SilvaDalek
Does ZE work for you?
No
What edition of Vista are you running?
Home Premium
What type of graphics card do you have?
Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT
Did you upgrade an old XP machine to Vista or purchase it already installed?
Already Installed
Are you running 32 or 64 bit?
I have a 64 bit comp, but it only runs on 32 bit...
What version of Microsoft .NET Framework do you currently have installed?
How do I figure this out?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:03 pm
by AceMastermind
SilvaDalek wrote:What type of graphics card do you have?
Nvidia
An Nvidia what...
Have you tried updating or rolling back the driver?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:17 pm
by SilvaDalek
lol oops, forgot to finish my graphics card
Nvidia Special Edition 8800
Yes, I have upgraded, and by roll back do you mean using older drivers?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:44 pm
by Frisbeetarian
SilvaDalek wrote:by roll back do you mean using older drivers?
Yes
What version of 8800 do you have (GT, GTS, etc.)? I have a GT and mine works fine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_8_ ... 800_Series
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:04 pm
by SilvaDalek
I have a GT, I upgraded again, and it works!
I'm so happy
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:38 pm
by numanair
The new 186 update works for me, so it's most likely safe for others to use.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:56 pm
by Wonderboy
So what is a Tnl? i dont have it on my pc but im getting a new computer. if there isnt one on that how do you go about getting 1?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:44 pm
by Frisbeetarian
A simple Google search would tell you that TnL stands for Transform and Lighting. It's a hardware feature that became standard on graphics cards since about 2001. If your graphics card works well with DirectX8.0 at least, then you should be fine. Check Wikipedia for more specifics on this defunct feature. Any card you get now shouldn't have a problem, though you can always emulate hardware TnL with 3D-Analyze.
What does this have to do with this topic anyways?
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:45 pm
by Nova Hawk
AceMastermind wrote:For the sake of finding a pattern(hopefully) to this problem someday please answer these questions:
- Does ZE work for you? No
What edition of Vista are you running? Home Premium
What type of graphics card do you have? NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
Did you upgrade an old XP machine to Vista or purchase it already installed? Purchased with already installed.
Are you running 32 or 64 bit? 32 bit.
What version of Microsoft .NET Framework do you currently have installed? 1.1
- Have you tried any/all of these:
- Run ZE with 3D-Analyze Yes
Update your graphics card drivers No
Change the compatibility mode for ZE Yes
Change your display settings to Highest 32 bit It's what I have right now
Turn off Aero Glass Where might I find this?
Install the BF2 Modtools as Administrator Yes
Right click on the ZeroEditor.exe and "Run as Administrator" Yes
Disable User Account Control (UAC) for administrators No
Disable Vista’s DEP (Data Execution Prevention) No. Where can I find that?
Download and install the .NET framework 1.1Already installed.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:24 pm
by Frisbeetarian
Nova Hawk wrote:Update your graphics card drivers No
You should update to version 186.18.
Side note: We should add a question addressing the driver version.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:17 am
by Nova Hawk
Frisbeetarian wrote:Nova Hawk wrote:Update your graphics card drivers No
You should update to version 186.18.
Ok, I'll try it...
EDIT:
YES!! Thank you! It works now!! YIPPIE!!! I can finally get into modding.
Re: Major problem with Zero Editor in Vista (FAQ)
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:50 am
by mswf
Ok, it sounds like problems are being solved. I'm also downloading the 186.18 driver (for my GeForce 8600 GTS).
OH, I do hope it comes out well.
EDIT:
Ok, excuse me for this but;
yaaaAAAAaaaAAAaaaAAAaaay
I'm so happy with this. Zeroeditor finally works! Updating works. WOOOO!