Solutions Summary (Performance Issues FAQ)

Here you will find links to standard solutions for common issues. A sort of summary FAQ if you will.
I will keep this list updated, but if you think there is something that should be added please send me a PM.

First steps to a solution:

• What information should I include when posting my problem?

Video:

General

• Guide to a better driver for your video card
• Upgrading a video card in a laptop
• Upgrading display drivers
• HELP! My Mouse Cursor doesn't move when I'm in-game.

Windows XP

The following two links relate to problems with heavy lag in buildings.

• Nvidia Geforce 8xxx series card issues on WinXP (Indoor performace issue) (Issue resolved by latest video driver release from nVidia - 06/28/2008)
• nVidia 8xxx/9xxx series Performance issue workaround instructions (Issue resolved by latest video driver release from nVidia - 06/28/2008)

Windows Vista

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Sound:

• In-game music isn't working

Program Compatibility and Stability:

General

• What to try when all else fails (general computer stability troubleshooting - for Advanced users - Following these guides incorrectly can damage your hardware)
• How to improve computer performance and latency(lag) problems
• Ic3b3rg's Tips, Tweaks, and Suggestions (Antispyware included)

Windows XP

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Windows Vista

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Phi, this is a godsend.

To avoid crossposting, I'm going to point to a recent post on Vista issues here:

http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/..._id=36300009145

See what you think.  I can't tell yet if these items are one-size-fits all, but for me they seem to have fixed a couple of the Vista issues.

If they strike you as useful, add 'em.  If off-topic, I'll pull this post.

Thx,

Winter