F@H video problems

[flyted]

My problems with F@H never seem to end. First it was dialup with several computers linked. Went down to 1 computer and now when I view the screensaver, the cursor leaves trails and weird video blinking. I've tried reloading and loading different versions and get error messages when downloading any version other than 5.03. I've ran antivirus, adaware, spybot and have all xp updates. Again, no computer problems or program problems other than with F@H. An idea to update video driver card was made, no update available, but video card works fine on everything.

 

[MDE]

I'd recommend dumping the screen saver version and downloading the GUI or CLI versions. I wrote a setup guide here for the CLI version.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

agreed, the other versions are a bit quicker, and more stable.

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: lobadobadingdong
agreed, the other versions are a bit quicker, and more stable.

Yes to all that, and especially that the CLI and GUI (if you keep it minimized most of the time) are much quicker.

 

[flyted]

Progress. I got 5.02 XP "no-nonsense" version loaded and running, thanks. I tried the MDE link, but looks like you have to sign in. Any other place to look, I only plan to make very minor changes later to the prompt questions. Also F@H loaded a bunch of icons on my desktop that 5.03 didn't. Which do I use to make changes like the old "configure" for preferences for the 5MB size and stuff?

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: flyted
Progress. I got 5.02 XP "no-nonsense" version loaded and running, thanks. I tried the MDE link, but looks like you have to sign in. Any other place to look, I only plan to make very minor changes later to the prompt questions. Also F@H loaded a bunch of icons on my desktop that 5.03 didn't. Which do I use to make changes like the old "configure" for preferences for the 5MB size and stuff?

Registration is free and painless, and that forum is run by a TeAm Anandtech member (and I'm a moderator there) so don't worry about spam.

 

[Insidious]

Originally posted by: MDE
I'd recommend dumping the screen saver version and downloading the GUI or CLI versions. I wrote a setup guide here for the CLI version.

the linky doesn't like me

The error returned was:
Sorry, the link that brought you to this page seems to be out of date or broken.

-Sid

 

[GLeeM]

"Also F@H loaded a bunch of icons on my desktop that 5.03 didn't."

Sounds like you ran it from the desktop, which is a folder, and all the files that get created when FAH is first run are now icons on your desktop.

Move the files to their own folder and run from there.

Thanks for joining the TeAm

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: Insidious

Originally posted by: MDE
I'd recommend dumping the screen saver version and downloading the GUI or CLI versions. I wrote a setup guide here for the CLI version.

the linky doesn't like me

The error returned was:
Sorry, the link that brought you to this page seems to be out of date or broken.

-Sid

You may have to register to see the page.

 

[Insidious]

Originally posted by: MDE

Originally posted by: Insidious

Originally posted by: MDE
I'd recommend dumping the screen saver version and downloading the GUI or CLI versions. I wrote a setup guide here for the CLI version.

the linky doesn't like me

The error returned was:
Sorry, the link that brought you to this page seems to be out of date or broken.

-Sid

You may have to register to see the page.

Yeah, I was(am) registered. It is just that section of the forum "group news and...." that I appaerntly do not have persimssions to read. I can browse the other section(s) ????

 

[MDE]

I'll double check your permissions when I get home.

 

[Wolfsraider]

Originally posted by: Insidious

Originally posted by: MDE

Originally posted by: Insidious

Originally posted by: MDE
I'd recommend dumping the screen saver version and downloading the GUI or CLI versions. I wrote a setup guide here for the CLI version.

the linky doesn't like me

The error returned was:
Sorry, the link that brought you to this page seems to be out of date or broken.

-Sid

You may have to register to see the page.

Originally posted by: MDE
I'll double check your permissions when I get home.

Ok I updated you

You should be able to view the whole board now
If you have problems pm me or mde :beer:

also
flyted
if you register i'll update your permissions as well

Mike

 

[ProviaFan]

F@H needs to be run from its own folder in Program Files. The best thing to do in this situation is to delete the crap from your desktop, and then make a F@H folder in Program Files, put the client there, and run it from there.

 

[flyted]

I've got to be missing something here. After I downloaded 5.02, I found no instructions on how to use any of it, anywhere. Does this download not come with directions. I went to the TA Sentinal sit, but couldn't find the info. Who can point or link me to a basic setup and how-to for 5.02. I had to restart my computer and now have no idea how to get F@H running again. Surely F@H has included info on this version and I just missed it, right?

 

[ProviaFan]

Some info here, basic do's and don'ts, and a list of the flags which may be used in a shortcut or from the command line.

Another article, a bit outdated, but still has much useful info.

 

[flyted]

Read it all and can't find the console.exe file to enter stuff in the cli. So am I right that F@H has no basic install instructions for 5.02?

 

[Insidious]

Thanks Wolfsraider :beer: (I can get to it now!)

-Sid

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: flyted
Read it all and can't find the console.exe file to enter stuff in the cli. So am I right that F@H has no basic install instructions for 5.02?

You have to create the folder and dowload\move the FAH502-Console.exe (r whatever it's named) file into that folder.

 

[Wolfsraider]

Originally posted by: Insidious
Thanks Wolfsraider :beer: (I can get to it now!)

-Sid

Glad to be of service

Mike