Windows Vista Help

SometingStu · 06-11-09, 09:02 PM

Hey again. I'm needing some help to run games....

I tried playing zelftf a very early version of Team Fortress, the game was jerky as well as the music and I couldn't work out how to change the framerate settings or the window settings, so this is where you guys come in...

My computer comes with what seems to be two seperate HDD's. One called Vista (C) , and the other Data (E)

My comp automatically saves to Vista, which I'm guessing is what programs run from. They're both roughly the same size, so if I transfer the 50 GB from Vista to Data, will my problem be solved?

Djoscar · 06-11-09, 09:06 PM

I don't think that freeing up some space on your HDD will improve the games performance.

SometingStu · 06-11-09, 09:28 PM

I don't know, I'm getting confused, really the game should run alright, it's a very old game....

grabrail · 06-11-09, 09:30 PM

disk space will not be causing your problem, unless you have none left on your C: drive.

Try clearing temporary files from the drive using the drive cleanup wizard

Most likely is that you dont have enough memory or a decent enough video card to run it

Djoscar · 06-11-09, 09:37 PM

Try doing what grabrail said and then do disk defragment

SometingStu · 06-11-09, 09:38 PM

I'll try temp files soon but seriously, most comps just shouldn't have problems with this, if I can run purble place I should be able to run this...

delude · 06-11-09, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SometingStu

I'll try temp files soon but seriously, most comps just shouldn't have problems with this, if I can run purble place I should be able to run this...

Post your specs.

Try running this too: Can You Run It

SometingStu · 06-11-09, 09:47 PM

Equium A200-1V0 - Product Specifications - Toshiba

Have a look at that...I can't make much sense of it, but I do know it's processor is slightly lower than the minimum for most games nowadays...

delude · 06-11-09, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SometingStu

Equium A200-1V0 - Product Specifications - Toshiba

Have a look at that...I can't make much sense of it, but I do know it's processor is slightly lower than the minimum for most games nowadays...

Try this too: Can You Run It

EDIT: Yeah, the processor will be holding you back alot! I'd max out the RAM too if possible, DDR2 of that speed should be cheaper now.

SometingStu · 06-11-09, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delude

Try this too: Can You Run It

EDIT: Yeah, the processor will be holding you back alot! I'd max out the RAM too if possible, DDR2 of that speed should be cheaper now.

Sorry in English, I'm still getting the hang of specs, I understand RAM, but how could I max it, and DDR2?

grabrail · 06-11-09, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SometingStu

Sorry in English, I'm still getting the hang of specs, I understand RAM, but how could I max it, and DDR2?

Listen to be fair to you mate, we could tell you all about the memory and processor etc, but you will need to install all this stuff yourself.

The best thing you can do is take it to your local pc repair shop or (god forbid) PC World and tell them you want more memory and a better CPU, see what they tell you and how much it will cost

the joker · 06-11-09, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SometingStu

Equium A200-1V0 - Product Specifications - Toshiba

Have a look at that...I can't make much sense of it, but I do know it's processor is slightly lower than the minimum for most games nowadays...

i have the "same" laptop ... but never had a such problem with video games ... try to do a disk defrag (use JKDefrag the best one and fastest i used )

then if it don't work make sure that the files you have transfered to the D: disk aren't files for .exe therefor it will 99% don't run...

or you can get a Mac it's better in term of use

i have a Toshiba A200 2BH better performances

06-11-09, 09:02 PM	#1
SometingStu iPod 30gb Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,488	Windows Vista Help Hey again. I'm needing some help to run games.... I tried playing zelftf a very early version of Team Fortress, the game was jerky as well as the music and I couldn't work out how to change the framerate settings or the window settings, so this is where you guys come in... My computer comes with what seems to be two seperate HDD's. One called Vista (C) , and the other Data (E) My comp automatically saves to Vista, which I'm guessing is what programs run from. They're both roughly the same size, so if I transfer the 50 GB from Vista to Data, will my problem be solved?

06-11-09, 09:06 PM	#2
Djoscar BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,429	I don't think that freeing up some space on your HDD will improve the games performance.

06-11-09, 09:28 PM	#3
SometingStu iPod 30gb Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,488	I don't know, I'm getting confused, really the game should run alright, it's a very old game....

06-11-09, 09:30 PM	#4
grabrail iBook Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,325	disk space will not be causing your problem, unless you have none left on your C: drive. Try clearing temporary files from the drive using the drive cleanup wizard Most likely is that you dont have enough memory or a decent enough video card to run it

06-11-09, 09:37 PM	#5
Djoscar BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,429	Try doing what grabrail said and then do disk defragment

06-11-09, 09:38 PM	#6
SometingStu iPod 30gb Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,488	I'll try temp files soon but seriously, most comps just shouldn't have problems with this, if I can run purble place I should be able to run this...

06-11-09, 09:47 PM	#8
SometingStu iPod 30gb Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,488	Equium A200-1V0 - Product Specifications - Toshiba Have a look at that...I can't make much sense of it, but I do know it's processor is slightly lower than the minimum for most games nowadays...