Hello all!
For the history leading to this post, please refer to my original post (Help with CMBO and Win XP). Anyway, please indulge me a summary of how to get CMBO and CMBB to work with Win XP and an NVIDIA-based graphics card:
Note: I have pieced much of this information together from other snippets located throughout this forum. I thought a summary post might be helpful! So here goes:
1). Only the 30.82 version of the NVIDIA drivers will work. Anything in the 40-series, including the most recent beta 43.30 version, WILL NOT WORK without using compatibilty mode AND a CD Crack (not recommended).
2). For the drivers to work successfully, all previous and past versions MUST be removed. The best way to do this is to download a free program called "NVIDIA File Remover v0.5." This program is available on the following website:
www.guru3d.com. Just follow the link to the Detonator driver section. Download and install this program on your system.
3) Use Control Panel ---> Add/Remove Programs to remove any installed NVIDIA driver files. After the reboot, run the NFR program and delete any remaining NVIDIA driver files. I was amazed that I still had 29-series drivers on my PC!!! Note: there is one file that will remain...I believe it is the 'generic' WIN XP file for the NVIDIA graphics chipset. Just remove any of the remaining driver files that you can.
4) Now reboot again and install the 30.82 drivers. Delete the "CBxx_Prefs" file (located in Program Files -->CMxx folder. Reboot again.
5) Start CMxx. You may get the blank screen initially (I did), but simply ALT-Tab back to the desktop and then back to the program. The program should then ask for Direct3D confirmation, and VOILA, you're in!!! :cool:
OK, well, this is what worked for me!
My only comment is that I think this problem is really an issue for the BattleFront guys. Sooner or later, we are going to have to update our video drivers, especially with the GeForceFX on the way. Every other (and I mean EVERY other) game manufacturer recommends driver UPDATES as a solution to program trouble. This is the first time I've ever had to downgrade, so to speak. I'm just hoping it doesn't cause me any other problems with something else. OK, I'm off my soapbox now!
Seriously, though, if anyone else needs additional help, feel free to email me directly! I'd be happy to return the favor since so many of you took the time to help me! Just reference CMxx in the email title, please.
Thanks again to all those who helped me, and I hope this post is helpful to someone else!
Well, I'm off to battle now....
Regards,
"Captain" Bob Osika :cool: