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Error starting Firefox, IE, Firefox when running SRO
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:55 am
by drachma
Is it just me?
If SRO is running, I can't start a fresh instance of Firefox, IE, or even Opera. Only time these browsers run is when I have them pre-opened before I launch SRO or after I quit SRO.
Also, if I try to quit Firefox during gameplay, I get an invalid memory access error.
The only browser (that I've tried) and launches at all is Kmeleon.
I'm thinking this might be an issue with nProtect?? Is anyone else having this problem?
My system specs: XP sp2, IE 7 beta, Firefox 1.5, nforce3 board, radeon 9800pro. all latest drivers and patches.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:03 am
by Lyrikk
I use IE, and i can open a browser just fine
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Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:57 am
by Geobot
i can use firefox or IE with no probs.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:00 am
by drachma
damn it...i really don't want to reinstall windows just for this ...
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:00 am
by Nguyen
Takes awhile for mine to load, but it still loads.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:02 am
by Lyrikk
drachma wrote:damn it...i really don't want to reinstall windows just for this ...
before you go to that extreme, i suggest going to the website first an update the latest windows patches you mightv missed.... they make a huge difference in performance
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:06 am
by drachma
yea...i'm a sys admin so i've got the latest patches...so it's really wierd why this is happening.
it only happened after the public build of SRO a few weeks ago. it's very well possible that there's something else on my system causing this - i just don't know what yet.
thnx for the advice though. to other ppl who don't keep their pcs patched, please patche 'em.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:59 am
by Kard
I can open my IE as well. Sometimes it takes a little longer to load but it does load. You mentioned memory error. It could be insufficient memory as well.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:47 am
by drachma
I have a gig of ram and windows shows max usage of 800mb. w/ virtual mem i don't think memory is the problem.
however here's the screenie of the firefox error. i'm assuming this memory is blocked due to nProtect's system restrictions?
Again this error ONLY happens if I launch Firefox first, then launch SRO, then quit Firefox.
Otherwise I can't start firefox once SRO started.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:53 am
by Kard
Gimme a moment as I look that up.
I am no expert or a tech junkie here. The memory problem here is clear and specific. The memory addresses are pointing to where the conflict lies. As far as it goes, it will certain help if you tweaked around with the Options settings, though I cannot possibly tell you where and what to tweak around with. If it was due to nProtect, all of us would encounter the same error as well. Try tweaking around with your system settings or even the browser settings.
And no, when I say tweak around, I don't mean you go download some programme that "optimizes" or really tweak that browser. Try changing the settings on the browsers or on your system, it may prove to help.
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:53 pm
by drachma
I'll look into it. If I can find a solution I will post it. Thanks.
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:54 pm
by Stallowned
This will sound very basic, but have you tried reinstalling firefox (or whatever browser you usually use) and/or silkroad?
Give it a shot... you never know.
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:45 am
by cgy
drachma wrote:damn it...i really don't want to reinstall windows just for this ...
Aww. You chould creat backup discs theya re useful. So it wont take long to format your hard drive. I hope it works ourt for you.