Problem running spore

[MyWK99]

I just bought spore today and I tried running it, but nothing appears on the screen so I can't install it. The computer had symptoms of infection, like when I go on google and click on the links it always redirects me. Also, youtube videos never load fully. Any suggestions? I really want to play spore. Thx.

 

[kimsland]

Follow the New Preliminary Removal Instructions

If you do come back with the log reports (from following the above removal proceedure link) I normally do not read these myself, hopefully another support person will though.

Anyway from following the proceedure, you may then be ok to go

Good luck

 

[MyWK99]

Every time I try following one of the download links it never brings me to the page, so I can't download ATF cleaner or anything else.

 

[kimsland]

This is a long shot, but it may work, and it's quick:

Download EndItAll
Extract, then run Setup
Then run the EndItAll application
Then click on the skull heads

Then close EndItAll

Then do the following:
How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES

To use RIES in Internet Explorer 7, follow these steps:

1. Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
2. On the Advanced tab, click Reset.
3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset.
4. When Internet Explorer 7 finishes restoring the default settings, click Close, and then click OK two times.
5. Close Internet Explorer 7. The changes take effect the next time that you open Internet Explorer 7.

Note for users who cannot start Internet Explorer 7 for some reason, use RIES from Internet Options in Control Panel.

Then continue over to the New Preliminary Removal Instructions

 

[fatmonster]

need help with spore

i have been having a problem with spore on my laptop when i install it it doesnt give me the option for a shortcut ( so i think might be problem with installation ) but it starts up but while playing it constantly locks up on me and i enter task manager then re enter the game and it is working then i locks up again. i am running vista home premium. any help would be appreciated,

 

[mopar man]

We need to know your system specifications. You will find them by going to Start>All Programs>Accessories>Run,

Type in dxdiag,

Tell us what Display Adapter you have, processor, etc.

 

[fatmonster]

re specs

sorry bout that i have a dv9000 hp laptop with an amd 2.2 dual core proc. 2 gb ram
sp 1 vista home premium nvidia geforce go 6150 set at 128 mb display driver is version 7.17.0010.9815 i found a newer driver but it wont install correctly i tried to install a driver from nvidia the 175. version but it keeps saying that could not find driver error probably just needs hp drivers main driver for display is nvd3dum.dll
thanks

 

[MyWK99]

System Information
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Time of this report: 1/1/2006, 00:03:23
Machine name: GUITAR-6114828A
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.061030-0020)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 194MB used, 2121MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6100
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0242&SUBSYS_14011565&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8440 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/31/2006 19:54:00, 3974656 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/31/2006 19:54:00, 3650144 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4102-11CF-2D56-0B3403C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0242
SubSys ID: 0x14011565
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A

Copy + pasted from the saved file, .

 

[fatmonster]

dxdiag

before i paste this here is what i did yesterday. 1. i called ea tech support and the person i talked to didnt understand the difference between nvidia drivers and the nvidia drivers from hp. anyway the tech had me uninstall spore and my video driver ( after i downloaded the new one from nvidia ( version 175.. I think ) then reboot in safe mode and install the video driver and then spore. needless to say that didnt work. ( i couldnt even install the nvidia driver ( i got an error that said i wasnt using a 32-bit version of windows vista ?? ) ) 2. then i called hp tech support and the tech had me download a vista video codec and a different video driver ( which wasnt even the latest one from hp ) then install both + game again in safe mode. that also didnt work. here is my system specs:

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System Info
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Time of this report: 9/21/2008, 15:06:25
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP Pavilion dv9000 (GA359UA#ABA)
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-64 (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 1982MB RAM
Page File: 904MB used, 3299MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: /PackageInstall
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce Go 6150
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0244&SUBSYS_30B7103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 330 MB
Dedicated Memory: 58 MB
Shared Memory: 271 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0010.9815 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/28/2007 18:26:00, 3063808 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4104-11CF-DB55-BD1002C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0244
SubSys ID: 0x30B7103C
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_B ModeVC1_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A

DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

 

[mopar man]

MyWK99 and fatmonster

@ MyWK99, If you are still encountering problems with downloading ATFcleaner, etc., then please make a topic here. If not, please post back and let me know.

@ fatmonster, Your issue sounds quite annoying. It is always a possiblility (or is it?) that you actually have Vista 64 bit installed. If so, try installing the 64 bit drivers, but PLEASE, FCS, Back up all data before doing anything. I don't want you to lose any family pictures or anything because I had a slip up.

BEFORE installing new drivers, make sure you uninstall the old ones first, though.
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=16154

 

[avrygirl]

i have been having a problem with spore on my laptop when i install it it doesnt give me the option for a shortcut ( so i think might be problem with installation ) but it starts up but while playing it constantly locks up on me and i enter task manager then re enter the game and it is working then i locks up again. i am running vista home premium. any help would be appreciated,

vista puts spore in the "games" folder for some stupid reason. mine never had an icon either